Benefits

Axelerant intends to provide benefits that matter to you, your family, and your career. We will do our best to consider your requests.

Axelerant’s fiscal year is from April 1 until March 31, and benefits are typically pro-rated upon joining.

Work from Anywhere

Work from anywhere and keep your career rolling wherever you go.

Anniversary and Birthday Gifts

Expect to be surprised on your birthday and service anniversary. Your gifts will vary based on the length of your service tenure.

Annual Offsites

Throughout the year, departments and teams gather together for collaboration and fun.

Child Care Allowance

Starting October 1, 2021, we reimburse child care up to INR 5,000/$100 USD per month per child. Children up to and including five years old qualify—more at https://axelerant.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AH/pages/3400925534.

The Childcare allowance for a team member and their spouse, both of whom are Axelerant team members, will be INR 5,000/$100 USD per month to be reimbursed to either parent.

Competitive Local Salaries

We review localized industry salaries annually to ensure we’re paying competitively for your skills and experience in every role–why we localize.

Computing Device Assistance AKA Bring Your Own Device

We provide 75% purchasing assistance for devices, related additional accessories, warranty, and repair costs for equipment used on Axelerant’s behalf. Learn more about the Device policy.

Continuing Education and Training Allowance

We’ll cover up to 3% of your annual fixed salary for buying books, obtaining certifications beyond those deemed recommended, professional organization membership, or taking classes to further your capabilities—more on Certification Testing reimbursement.

  • You can directly file for expense reimbursement for general purchases below INR 3600/$50 USD.

    • E.g., education, training purchases, and enablement subscriptions, like Grammarly.

  • Apply through this form for more significant amounts of education and training reimbursement.

  • For event sponsorship, follow the guidance here.

Axelerant will reimburse up to 13,999 INR/$150 USD for a reading device like the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite as a part of your 3% continuing education allowance.

Co-Working Stipend

Axelerant will pay up to INR 8000/$200 USD monthly towards renting a co-working space. The allowance covers the co-working space rental but not food and drinks.

Employee Provident Fund (India)

We contribute INR 1800 monthly towards your provident fund account to secure your future income after retirement.

Team members can also opt for Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) to contribute additional funds towards their Provident Fund account. See Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)

Family Medical Coverage (India)

We provide medical insurance coverage for all team members and their immediate families, including parents. See https://axelerant.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OA/pages/2652733527.

Family Medical Coverage (Canada)

We provide comprehensive health insurance benefits to Canadian team members with SunLife Basic Plus Plan. The coverage includes Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD & D), critical illness, Dental, and Medical Single-member benefits. See https://axelerant.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OA/pages/3684335617

Gratuity (India)

We grant team members who have completed five years of uninterrupted continuous service gratuity as defined under the incumbent Payment Of Gratuity Act 1972—details at Gratuity (India).

Health & Wellness Allowance

Axelerant will reimburse up to INR 12,000/$300 USD annually for you to pick your preferred way to stay fit physically and psychologically. It can be fitness gear, gym or studio membership, digital subscriptions, or any activity you do to relieve stress.

Home Office Setup

Axelerant will reimburse up to INR 30,000/$400 USD in a one-time allowance to create a comfortable work environment within your existing work-from-anywhere structure.

Details at .

Life Event Gifts

More surprise rewards for when life happens in a big way, like marriage and childbirth.

Lots of Leave

  • Consolidated Leave (Earned/Regular Leave) - 35 days annually

  • Bereavement Leave - 5 days annually

  • Care Giver Leave - 10 days annually

  • Force Majeure Leave - when relevant

  • Kindness Leave - when relevant

  • Leave Without Pay - E.g., medical leave, sabbatical, study time, etc.

  • Maternity Leave - 16-26 weeks

  • Paternity Leave - 10 days

  • Volunteer Leave - 1 day annually

Details at .

Sales Referrals

Axelerant will pay 2% of the first CLOSED-WON deal of any new account in our customer relationship management (CRM) tool to the referring person after receiving 50% of the expected payments. All team members except Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales are eligible for the Sales Referrals benefit.

Short-Term Financial Support

When you have been with Axelerant for over one year, and based on Axelerant's cash flow and your situation, you can request interest-free financial assistance of up to 10% of your annual pay for a four-month period at People Operations discretion. Apply via People Service Desk.

Software Subscriptions

Create a ticket on People Service Desk for any subscriptions and additional hardware needed for you to do your work better.

Team Meetups Allowance

Monthly team meetup (more than 1 Axelerant team member) allowance of INR 1000/$25 USD per person, or INR 1500/$50 USD when accompanied by a family member (we encourage family attendance). 

The monthly team meetup allowance for a team member and their spouse, both of whom are Axelerant team members, will be INR 1000/$25 USD per person.

Team Member Referrals

  • Axelerant will pay 2% of a new hire’s annual fixed salary to their referring person after that new team member reaches 100 days at Axelerant.

  • All team members, except recruiters, the new hire’s group leadership and interview panel members are eligible for the referral benefit.

  • When the team member you referred has completed 100 days at Axelerant, email people@axelerant.com to process your Referral Bonus.

Contractor Benefits

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