Liftoff

Inclusion is at the center of how we celebrate. Our employee experience team plans every gathering with care to ensure that every "Liftoffer," regardless of location, role or even dietary needs, can participate and feel connected. In the Americas, where many of our employees are remote, Liftoff covers travel and lodging for those attending the Bay Area event.

In EMEA and APAC, where most employees work in local hubs, each region has its own celebration. We also stay closely connected to our people through local employee roundtables in our regional hubs. These conversations give us firsthand insight into what resonates with teams and where we can improve.

The feedback shapes future gatherings and ensures an iterative, employee-driven culture of celebration. Our end-of-year gift program is a long-standing tradition where each employee receives a curated gift or experience, wherever they are in the world.

It's a simple but meaningful way to show appreciation and ensure that everyone feels included in the celebration.

The most impactful traditions are built with intention and evolve alongside people. At Liftoff, we believe meaningful celebrations don't need to be grand — they need to be thoughtful, inclusive and designed around people. When you listen first and plan with empathy, you create experiences that last.

" Lead globally, empower locally: We define shared values and give teams the freedom to celebrate in ways that reflect their culture." " Design for equity: We consider access, inclusion and travel at every stage of planning for our employees, and support local, diverse and environmentally friendly vendors as often as possible.

" " Evolve through feedback: We listen to employees and adapt each event to shape the next.".

I've been at Liftoff for a little over 8 years (starting as a contractor), and what's kept me here is the people. There's a shared drive for excellence across teams like creative, engineering, sales, etc. and you feel it in how seriously folks take their craft and how consistently the values show up day to day.

One small moment that stuck with me: after an especially intense week during an office visit, a manager put together a bag of souvenirs for me to take home, a simple "we noticed" that captured the "we're in this together" culture.

At Liftoff every employee has a voice, and every thought, idea, and suggestion matters! The management team values diversity and inclusion and always encourages us to develop the best version of ourselves as individuals – not only as employees.

Liftoff goes the distance to make employees feel valued & nurtured. Whether that means sending mental wellbeing packs to help boost our spirits during dark times like COVID, arranging virtual social events, or surprising us w/cookies to name a few!

I think about collaboration as sharing & aligning goals, which creates business alignment. Setting clear goals & direction fosters collaboration toward a common effort, & understanding each other's priorities helps in achieving this win-win scenario.

Ultimately, I believe transparency builds mutual trust, enabling us to achieve more as a company.