Flywheel Digital Careers, Benefits, Review

DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of the People plans being developed for Digital Commerce. Creating an inclusive working environment, which accommodates and celebrates differences, is a critical priority for us 

Black in Business: Black in Business is a space for our Black colleagues to network and, share their experiences. The Black in Business group will also be helping Ascential in our efforts to attract, retain and develop the best diverse talent; ultimately creating a more inclusive environment

EmPower: Ascential Women’s Network: EmPower: Ascential Women's Network is an open space to discuss your personal challenges, experiences and wins as a woman. As a member, you'll work with your colleagues, and leadership to champion change in working practices that support women in the workplace

Ascential Pride Network: Ascential Pride is open to individuals from the LGBTQ community, and their allies. A global network with events and conversations which celebrate the Pride movement, Ascential Pride champions for change to support the community.  This group is meeting to agree how to take Ascential Pride to the next stage. So watch this space for how you can get involved

ABOUT US

Flywheel Digital is a diverse collection of practitioners who have solved the most challenging problems for numerous Fortune 500 companies in eCommerce. We love rolling up our sleeves to figure out the root cause of issues and implement structural fixes to grow our client's business. 

Our team of business managers, search managers, analysts, and software developers work together to provide industry-leading support to the best brands on eCommerce. 

Flywheel is headquartered in Baltimore in the United States with offices in Seattle, London, and Japan. In 2018 Flywheel was acquired by Ascential PLC.

Flywheel is a member of the Ascential family which is a diverse group of business that delivers market-leading data, intelligence and analytics to the world’s leading brands. 

A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION 

• Headquarters in the US, Europe, and Japan 
• A team of 400 colleagues working globally
• 18 brands across Ascential with career opportunities
• Support business in 14 geographies  
• Work with the largest brands in eCommerce
• Engagements with Fortune 500 companies
  
  

UNLIMITED VACATION

We do not limit colleagues vacation times, personal, or occasional sick days - take the time you need to operate at peak performance. Colleagues are welcome to reasonably shift their schedules to match their work style. We do have a mandatory minimum of 10 days/year of PTO to ensure that everyone takes time to recharge

GIVING & MATCH PROGRAM 

Flywheel will match charitable giving by our colleagues and their children (under 18) up to a combined total of $1,000 per year. In order to receive the match, the charity must be a 501(c)3 organization

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• In office: dog friendly, monthly volunteering events, monthly catered lunches, team building events, happy hours, snacks, cold brew on draft, and yearly company wide events!
• Flywheel Digital LLC will pay for your cell phone 
• Employee Resource Groups: Ascential Pride, Black in Business & Empower: Women in Business
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Mental Health First Aider
• Campus Ambassador College Recruiting Program 
• Referral bonus plan
• Share plans for Ascential Stock
• Mental Health Days
• Jury Service & Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Day
• Summer Friday Office Hours
• Early dismissal the day before holidays

PARENTAL LEAVE

• Eligibility: Regular full-time employees with 6 months of service
• Birthing Parent Leave: 12 weeks 100% paid leave 
• Non-Birthing Parent Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave at 100% of pay
• Additional Bonding Leave: available per state policy 
• Fertility & Mental Health Support

401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS MATCH PROGRAM

A 401k is a qualified retirement plan that allows eligible employees of the company to save and invest for their own retirement on a tax deferred basis. Flywheel will match 0.50% on each 1% deferred, up to 6%

LIFE/AD&D 

All eligible employees receive with Life/AD&D coverage at no cost to you. The plan covers 1x annual earnings to a maximum of $300,000 with a Guaranteed Issue of $300,000. The benefit reduces to 35% at age 65 and 60% at age 70 and 75% at age 75 and 85% at age 80 

SHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY 

Short Term: all eligible employees with STD coverage at no cost to you. The plan covers 60% of your weekly salary to a maximum of $3,000 per week in the event of a qualifying disability

Long Term:  all eligible employees with LTD coverage at no cost to you. The plan covers 60% of monthly salary to a maximum of $15,000 per month after 90 days of a qualifying disability. Please see certificate of coverage booklet for benefit details

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Coverage can be accessed through our Employee Assistance Program which offers 3 counseling sessions per issue, per year at no cost. If enrolled in one of our medical plans, coverage includes inpatient and outpatient care. Teladoc offers video or phone appointments with licensed therapists and psychiatrists

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Flywheel Training Program: A four week program to teach fundamentals and gradually ramp up new hires

Flywheel Mentorship Program: A six month relationship cycle to give colleagues the opportunity to learn from more from others throughout the year

People Leadership Program: A program to develop managers to flex their style to give the best to, and get the best out of, their employees

Public Speaking Workshops: Opportunities to practice public speaking in a low pressure environment

Campus Ambassador Program: Resources available to our colleagues who would like to recruit at their college 

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Internal No Meetings Week: This is a once a quarter policy that prevents the scheduling of meetings during a designated week to help with management of work

Half Day Summer Fridays: During the summer, all business close at 1 PM local time

Unlimited Vacation: We offer no limit on vacation time, colleagues have flexibility with taking time off

Early Dismissal Before Holidays: We offer early leave the day before every holiday

MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING 

Mental Health PTO Days: Mental health is a priority which is why we provide quarterly days off to give time for self care

Mental Health First Aiders: Colleagues who go through training are additional local resources committed to fully supporting, to listen without judgement, provide additional resources as needed, and to speak openly about mental health  

Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program is available for colleagues and their dependents with almost any issue—handling stress, maintaining relationships, dealing with work-related issues, coping with loneliness, improving communication and more

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer Day: A PTO day for colleagues to give back to originations or causes that are meaningful to them

Office Events: Monthly organized volunteer events for the office to go out together to give back. Recommendations can be made if someone would like to suggest a specific organization. Our office has relationships with:

• Next One Up offers early and consistent counseling for middle and high school students located in Baltimore City. They create an environment that promotes early exposure to new opportunities and growth through conquering challenges
• Just Like Us works with schools across the UK to improve the lives of LGBT young people
• Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential

EVENTS

• New Hire Happy Hours
• Summer Kickball League
• Run Club
• Soccer Team 
• Monthly Birthday Celebrations
• Office Holiday Party 
• Secret Santa
• Halloween Party
• Dog and Colleague Costume Contest
• Tailgates
• Annual Team Meeting in Baltimore
• Meme Madness Competition
• Flywheel House Cup Competition 
• Prime Day Lunch
• Monthly Dinner Groups
• And so much more! 

In the Baltimore Office 

Office Building: 

• 2 Floors over 30k square feet
• Open floor plan w/ standing desks 
• 200 Employees
• Dog Friendly
• Free Nitro Cold Brew & Snacks
• Catered Lunches Monthly

Local Area: 

• Located in beautiful Locust Point
• Adjacent to Fed Hill & Riverside 
• Great local restaurants, coffee shops  & bars
• Harbourside views

In the Seattle Office

Office Building: 

• Over 18k square feet
• Open floor plan w/ standing desks 
• 2 private outdoor patios
• Gym with showers/locker room
• 100 person capacity
• Dog Friendly
• Espresso Machines, Tea, Snacks
• Catered Lunches Monthly

Local Area: 

• Located  in South Lake Union
• Office location provides easy access to Amazon headquarters
• Great local restaurants, coffee shops & bars
• 10 min walk to Pike Place

In the London Office

Office Building: 

• 3 floors over 18k square foot
• Open floor plan w/standing desks
• 200 person capacity
• Monthly get togethers
• Outdoor space on the 2nd floor
• Coffee machines and tea

Local Area: 

• Situated between Covent Garden, Temple and Holborn tube stations
• Surrounded by theatres, restaurants, coffee shops and more, the location provides easy access to some of the best of what London has to offer
• 10 minutes walk to the River Thames

In the Japan Office

Office Building: 

• 22nd Floor / 20 people capacity Private Office Space
• 3 Floor open space (Large Conference Room/ Party Room / Seminar Room /Phone Booth)
• Free Premium Coffee / Herb Teas
• Lunch & Learn get together

Local Area: 

• Kamiyacho, Minato-ku is the international and embassy district, fostering creativity that combines innovation and diversity
• Walking distance to Tokyo Tower
• New development and historic area