Hiring doesn’t have to be broken—and Greenhouse is out to prove it.

On this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena chats with Will Leahy, VP of People at Greenhouse, a tech company redefining how the world hires. From remote culture done right to thoughtful candidate experiences and career pivots that actually work, this episode is full of gold for job seekers and culture builders alike.

What you’ll learn:

• How Greenhouse is more than an applicant tracking system—it's a candidate experience platform
• Why clarity is kindness in the hiring process
• Remote culture tips: team offsites, ERGs (called Arbors), and tools like Donut & Bonusly
• How Will’s career pivoted from recruiter to VP (and the one time a plane ride got him a job)
• The perks of "pleasant persistence" and proximity when job searching
  
  

Some Greenhouse highlights:

📍 Founded - 2011
👥 750 employees
🌎 Fully remote with hubs in NYC and Dublin
✈️ Global Passport Program: work from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days
🌱 Company values: Belonging, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship
🔥 Strong performance culture with equitable recognition
🚀 Yes—they are hiring!

To learn more about Greenhouse:

🔗 Greenhouse Careers Page
🔗 Greenhouse on LinkedIn
🔗 Will Leahy on LinkedIn

What if your workplace felt more connected than ever—without a physical office?

That’s the magic behind Very, a fully distributed technology services company that’s rewriting what it means to build hardware, culture, and connection remotely.

In this episode of Culture Uncovered, COO Jessica Begley shares how Very thrives without an office, fosters deep connection, and why being a Swiss Army knife in your career is the ultimate power move.

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or exploring the remote work world, this episode is packed with gems.

What you’ll learn:

• Why embracing a career lattice (not just a ladder) can set you up for long-term success
• How a fully distributed tech company keeps people more connected than in-person offices
• Why recognition and learning are core to Very’s culture (and the tech they use to make it happen)
• The power of Slack channels, themed question threads, and remote bonding
• The value of becoming a Swiss Army knife in your career journey
  
  

Some Very highlights:

• Founded: ~2010
• Company size: 50 employees across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina
• Fully remote (no office!)
• Perks: Distributed work culture, Slack-based community building, Bonusly for peer recognition, and an emphasis on continuous learning
• Not hiring right now, but Q2 is peak season—check back soon!
  
  

To learn more about Very:

• Very's Careers Page
• Very on LinkedIn
• Jessica Begley on LinkedIn

Passionate about solving today’s energy crisis?

Want to be surrounded by smart, hard-working and passionate people?

Meet Spearmint Energy - a company with values rooted in people, partnerships, and the planet. Spearmint is committed to improving grid stability, helping ensure reliable energy delivery, and promoting efficient and responsible energy use to lower costs and support energy independence.

In today’s episode, we go behind-the-scenes with Spearmint’s Chief People Officer to talk about this growing company, the power of professional development, and ways to push yourself in your career.

What you'll learn:

• How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
• Why curiosity and confidence are powerful assets in your career
• All about a new, exciting industry
• Outside-of-the-box way to stand out in the application process (it’s a brilliant idea!)

Some Spearmint highlights:

• Founded in 2022
• 70+ employees
• HQ: Miami, FL
• Other Locations: Minneapolis, MN & Remote
• Words to Describe the Culture: Empowerment. Drive. Fun.
• Company-wide “Give Back” activities
• Encouraged PTO from the C-suite
• Reimbursement for cell phone and health & wellness
• Opportunity to grow from within
• Yes, they are hiring! Be a part of the revolution.

To learn about Spearmint:

• Spearmint’s Career Page
• Spearmint’s LinkedIn Page
• Loraine’s LinkedIn profile