Articles tagged "Working at Zapier"

4 things you shouldn't use meetings for

There is something about unnecessary meetings that can turn a group of intelligent, kind, charismatic people into one collective brainless, mean, boring monster. 

Helping Zapier teammates find their next job

We don't want to retain people at Zapier because they lack options or don't know where to get started in their search. We want to retain them because they know what's available—and choose us because we are the best place to work for them.

How to Run a Company Retreat for a Remote Team

While we firmly believe that day-to-day work does not need to happen in person, we do believe that some things happen easier when in person. Because of that, we get the whole team together for a company retreat twice a year.

How to Thrive as an Extrovert on a Remote Team

The remote aspect of my job provides many benefits I enjoy, but the lack of in-person contact has been a real challenge for me.

Ask Zapier: Our automation advice column

Whether you're just starting to think about automation or you're an old pro looking to expand what you let the computers handle for you, we're here to help.

Thoughts on taking time off, from a brand new hire

Do yourself and everyone in your life (including your colleagues!) a favor by requesting some time off.

Remote work doesn't have to be from home

Remote work isn't just for pandemics or for full-time travelers. It's for anyone who values flexibility.

​​How to be a good coworker to your pets

We asked our pets what they need from us as officemates. Here's what they said.

How we use data to keep our recruiting processes running smoothly at Zapier

Successful hiring is a multi-faceted process of deciding who you're looking for, finding that person, and then getting them started on the right foot. We like to think of it as four broad steps: kickoff, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

Why our VPN doesn't use passwords

You might not believe me, but security teams really do want to help make security as simple as possible for you. Seriously.