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

You know those boring school fundraisers you had when you were a kid?

Well this company turns it completely on its head.

Meet Booster - a company that takes the stress out of school fundraising (ever heard of the Fun Run? Yeah, that's them!). Chris Carneal and I dive deep into Booster's origin story, his passion for the people in his organization, and the power of resilience during really hard seasons (ahem, 2020!).

This episode had me on the verge of tears and inspired all at the same time.

What you'll learn:

• The difference between company values and company virtues
• Impact impacts everything and everyone
• How to run a business and career that celebrates success and family
• How to stay resilient when everything is falling a part at work
• How they handled a layoff and the power of building true leaders

Some Booster highlights:

• 16.5M students served
• $600M in profit for schools
• Founded in 2022
• Powerful leadership development
• Cultivates a culture of celebration
• Yes, they are hiring!

To learn about Booster:

• Booster's Career Page
• Booster's LinkedIn Page
• Chris's LinkedIn profile

It all starts with product.

Growth? Ties back to product.

Profitability? It comes down to product.

And hiring the best team? So much easier to do when the product you're supporting is excellent.

Today's conversation with Saatva's Chief People Officer, Maureen Cawley is insightful, thought provoking and genuinely fun. You'll learn a lot from her personal career journey as well as a BTS look at the original DTC mattress brand.

What you'll learn:

• Take the call and be open to opportunities
• Large corporations provide you excellent professional development, but small organizations expose you to new challenges
• More is not more on a resume

Some highlights:

• 350 employees - and growing!
• 21 viewing room locations (retail)
• HQ in Queens, NY
• Founded in 2010 by industry veterans
• Who you are as a person matters more than the skills you have
• Generous employee discounts (say no more!)

To learn about Saatva:

• Careers Page
• LinkedIn Company Page
• Maureen Cawley's LinkedIn Page
• Check out their mattresses and other products!

We talk a lot about culture on this podcast.

But how do you determine for yourself whether a company is a great place to work?

In this solo episode - we get really specific about what makes a company a Great Place to Work vs. what makes a company an Avoid at All Costs.

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Common language, common understanding.

From how they onboard to how they create connectivity in a hybrid, global, growing company - Flywire is an organization that knows the power of developing a culture of community.

From calling their members "FlyMates" to celebrating "FlyMoments", the people that work at this organization don't just come to work to do a job - but rather to join a community.

I was incredibly impressed by the intentionality of the Flywire team - in particular - their Chief People Officer, Gary Cunningham. (and I think you will be too!)

Not only will you learn a ton about this publicly traded, growing fintech - you'll come away with a ton of career advice nuggets from someone who has pivoted, grown and excelled.

Enjoy my conversation with Flywire.

What you'll learn:

• The power of the pivot
• Build relationships early and often in a new job
• Don't run away from something, go towards something

Some highlights:

• 1,300 "FlyMates" in 16 countries
• "Flybrid" culture
• HQ in Boston, MA
• Fintech founded in 2011
• Nasdaq: FLYW (IPO'd 2021)
• Mental Health Partnerships: Lyra Health, Calm
• "Flying Start" global induction program

To learn about Flywire:

• Careers Page
• Flywire's LinkedIn page
• Flywire's Instagram
• Flywire's Glassdoor
• Gary's LinkedIn profile

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If you've ever had an aging family member, you know the real challenges that come with finding and sourcing quality care.

Village Caregiving recognized these challenges and set out to provide compassionate, in-home, non-medical healthcare services.

We really enjoyed learning more about this industry and the growth that Village Caregiving is experiencing through our conversation with their Director of Talent Acquisition, Austin Stevens.

Our biggest takeaway was that they hire folks with unconventional backgrounds. So, even if you've never been in the healthcare space, check out this company!

Some highlights:

• Barboursville, WV
• Founded in 2013
• 65 offices across the country
• They hire people with unconventional backgrounds.
• Culture: Extreme Ownership, Common Sense Approach, Flexible
• Roles they are hiring for at an office level: Executive Director, Director of Ops, Clinicians (RNs, LPNs, etc.)

To learn about Village Caregiving:

• Careers Page
• LinkedIn
• Austin's LinkedIn profile

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