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Q&A With Tailwind Employees
Tailwind employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Tailwind
It's really good the way we used it
It's a great place to learn and grow alongside an incredibly talented team. We're chasing a big opportunity that makes a difference in our customers' lives. And leadership cares deeply about the team and navigates difficult situations with compassion. I'm very happy here.
great services. Trust worthy.They mean what they ask
I've worked at Tailwind for 6 years and have seen the company grow from 50 members to more than 200,000. It's a fast-paced, excited place to work and there's so much opportunity for personal growth.
Super thorough, excellent feedback, and clear next steps along the way.
Q&A With Tailwind Employees
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What benefits does Tailwind provide?
Top Employee Response
First and foremost: - An amazing team and culture to work within - Being empowered and trusted to do your best work - Opportunity to learn and grow faster than you will elsewhere - A meaningful, world-changing mission Beyond that: - Transparent compensation plan where all team members share in the upside of growing the business, including generous bonus plan and equity awards - 100% employee Health, Vision and Dental insurance + dependent support - Health FSA accounts - Life, AD&D and disability insurance with option to add more - Flexible time-off policy - Abundant in-office snacks and drinks (often too abundant) - Quarterly culture budget spent/allocated by the team - Pre-tax commuter benefits - Discounted goods and services via online marketplace - Work anniversary gifts - Frequent team lunches / outings / get togethers - "Taco economy" - amass credits + earn awards via peer recognition - 401(k) options being researched / evaluated now - More to come
Benefits are better than my last company which was quite large. We get full employee health, dental and eye care insurance. Food and snacks in the office. The taco economy. There are a lot of perks, but the team and leadership are the best ones. It makes this an amazing place to work.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Tailwind?
I joined in part because I felt the work was interesting, but wish I knew more about the culture and the team dynamic. It's been a very pleasant surprise since joining. I've never experienced a team that works this well together or enjoys each other this much! We should sell the culture more in the interview process, because it's a big one.
How's the morale at Tailwind?
Morale is strong. We're doing meaningful work and people love our products. The team does a great job of sharing user anecdotes, data points and more to help us see the impact of what we do each day. It's a lot of fun!
How much diversity is there among employees at Tailwind?
We're very diverse, especially for tech and for OKC. I think we're about 45% female, 55% male. Candidates for roles are judged fairly based on what they bring to the table. The team is pretty liberal and progressive in our views, so I've never experienced any discrimination.
What's the office layout like at Tailwind?
We have an open office working area with private conference rooms for meetings and focused work. We also have a ping pong room, kitchen and an open conference room that we use for all hands meetings twice a week.
What unique perks and benefits does Tailwind provide?
We have a culture budget that the team allocates organically. People can just suggest or plan things and I don't think the CEO has ever said no to any requests. There's a real sense of ownership here over all aspects of life.
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Tailwind?
Total pay (salary, equity and bonus) is well above market. Salaries are comfortable and evaluated every 6 months. Total pay lets you earn a lot more based on your performance. I like being able to directly impact my total earnings in a meaningful way by doing good work.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Tailwind? How many hours are you working?
I set my own schedule. We have flexible work hours and flexible vacation policy. I usually end up working about 10 hours a day on weekdays and little to none on weekends, unless we're in a push toward a big release.
What's the Engineering team like at Tailwind?
Super sharp. Approachable. Invested in each other. Learning-oriented.
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Tailwind?
Our Engineering team as a whole is awesome. We're a flat team structure, so we don't think in terms of strict "leadership" vs "non-leadership." Everyone is expected to lead, follow and collaborate. That said, our team rocks.
What's the company culture like at Tailwind?
Top Employee Response
Amazing. Honestly. Also hard to put into words. Check out this video to get a sense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWomhOFVau8&list=PLnqfBl2lObR8F8Hs6M7JVtK7VNK1_64-t&index=3
What are you most excited about working at Tailwind?
Top Employee Response
We do work that truly matters. We change our customers lives and help them succeed at building their own businesses, providing jobs and supporting their families.
What are some of the best things about your team at Tailwind?
Our bar is set very high to join Tailwind. Everyone is an A player. Everyone. That makes coming to work a joy.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Tailwind?
Our culture has developed naturally over time. We're still small enough that every one of us can leave our mark on the company's culture.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Tailwind?
Excellent bonus and equity ownership for long-term wealth creation. Benefits and salaries very comfortable as well.
What do you like best about the leadership team at Tailwind?
Top Employee Response
Transparency starts at the top. It's great to be trusted and to have the information I need to help the company grow.
What makes you most happy at Tailwind?
Top Employee Response
Our customers are awesome. We help them build their businesses and provide jobs - and they appreciate that. It's really gratifying.
What do employees at Tailwind think about their benefits?
Tailwind employees rate their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Fantastic. 92% of Tailwind employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Tailwind?
100% of the same employees also feel like Tailwind is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Tailwind.
How are the managers at Tailwind?
Tailwind employees rate their manager an A+ or 99/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (100%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Tailwind?
Tailwind employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A+ or 97/100. 100% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 100% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Tailwind?
92% of Tailwind employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 8% are neutral.
| 92% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passive |
| 0% | Detractors |
