What's the Company Culture Like at Avant?

What values do you ideally want to see in an employer?

I highly value authenticity and respect for diverse perspectives and I need any employer I work for to share those values. 

For me, authenticity means being able to show up as the same person in every part of my life. I love doing improv outside of work, but I’m not a good enough actor to pretend to be someone else 40 hours a week. I want both myself and my co-workers to feel comfortable being our true selves, knowing they don’t need to hide parts of their personalities. 

I also believe the best idea wins and the best idea can come from anywhere. For that to happen, an employer needs to value diverse perspectives. If a company’s culture rejects healthy discourse from a range of opinions, they limit their possible solutions and discourage employee individuality. I want a culture that’s meritocratic and rewards creative thinking.

How does your employer show a commitment to some (or all) of these?

Avant’s benefits are a great example of valuing authenticity. Our flexible time off policy is an acknowledgement that life at work and outside of work are inextricably intertwined. Taking time off to spend time with family, relax, or enjoy your hobbies is actively encouraged. It’s a small benefit, but I love that I can wear the same clothes to work as I wear hanging out with friends after work. I much prefer watching Suits to wearing them.

When it comes to respecting diverse perspectives, Avant practices that value through a culture built on trust and accountability. Trust starts with strong relationships between employees and their managers. Expectations are clear and Avantees are given the autonomy to figure out the best way to deliver. When ideas or outcomes are evaluated, merit matters most. On top of that, feedback flows both ways: Avantees can openly share input with leaders or ask questions, including anonymously, which makes it clear that every voice has a place here.

How do these values shape your feelings about your employer? What about your ability to make an impact in your role?

These values create the foundation for me to do my best work. When authenticity and open exchange are encouraged, I can focus entirely on my responsibilities instead of spending energy managing how I show up or second-guessing whether my perspective will be heard. I know I can bring my whole self to Avant and trust that my contributions are evaluated fairly. That kind of environment makes collaboration easier, decisions stronger and the work itself more rewarding.