Mental health at work: it’s a topic we’re used to hearing about. But how can we actually make space in our working lives to promote our mental wellbeing?
What risks are there?
Let’s consider the risks posed by our jobs. Yes, as developers or tech professionals, there are inherent risks posed by our chosen trade!
Firstly, let’s acknowledge that there is still a stigma attached to talking about mental health, particularly at work. If you ever have concerns, speak with your Taxdoo people team and also your health practitioner who can advise you of the best route to take.
Secondly, tech is inherently fast-paced, projects are tied to go-live dates and communication can be pressurised. Let’s face it, the stress of deadlines and implementation unknowns are inherent to software engineering. Furthermore, the nature of remote work or even hybrid limit social interaction- often a boon for productivity but not for your mental health in the long run.
So, what steps can we take to care for our mental health as busy tech professionals (a heavy hint dropped with ‘steps’)?
Read on for suggestions.
What can tech professionals do?
Mind and body are connected.
Movement helps.
The theme of World Mental Awareness Week 2024 is Movement: Moving more for our mental health’, according to the Mental Health Foundation.
Based on the concept that the mind and body are connected, movement helps to boost mood and promote feelings of empowerment and stress release. As desk workers, we lead sedentary lives which poses not only physical but also mental health risks if not managed properly.
Taking this year’s theme into account, why not consider ways to get up, out and about to help keep your brain healthy?
Some fantastic suggestions include:
- Create a playlist that motivates you to go for a walk or a run
- Set a timer to do work and do some chair yoga every time it pings
- Associate movement with a break or treat: plan things to look forward to like a lunchtime walk to a new coffee shop or a hike with friends at the weekend
If you are someone who lives with a long-term health condition or disability, you may find movement difficult. Not to worry! Focus on what you can do and how you can create a mind-body connection that can limit the effects of stressful desk jobs. The Mental Health Foundation shares the lived experiences of staying active for your mental welllbeing, despite living with a long-term health condition.
According to the British Medical Journal, ‘Poor nutrition may be a causal factor in the experience of low mood…’ This is not to say that you should never treat yourself to a packet of crisps or your favourite chocolate bar, more to consider the entirety of your diet and whether it is balanced and that you are eating regularly.
Although more research on the link between nutrition and mental health are needed, why not consider whether incorporating elements of the Mediterranean diet into your cooking routine may be beneficial. How come? As a non-restrictive diet, it’s easier to adhere to and boast benefits such as better sleep as well as improved mental health. Either way, any balanced diet that improves gut health is good for boosting mental health and combatting the effects of stress.
Speaking of stress, many of us have been there: when a deadline looms, it’s tempting to reach for some comfort food. This isn’t a bad thing but if it becomes a habit, you might need to be more treat-aware. Afterall, we know that excessive consumption of trans fats can wreak havoc on our gut microbiome and immune system, so it might not hurt to keep an eye out for a healthier choice the next time you reach for a snack.
As much as working remotely can be flexible, allow for travel and more time with family and friends, it can also mean spending most of your working week alone. But alone doesn’t need to mean lonely, especially if you focus on building connection with your co-workers, as well as being productive. At Taxdoo, we encourage employees to go for in-person and virtual coffees- we’ve installed an app that reminds colleagues to reach out and schedule time to socialise.
Interestingly, Scott Stockdale from Gun.io recommends encouraging employees to give, which can promote connection and takes the focus away from personal feelings of detachment towards feel-good memories of helping others out.
Given this, why not offer mentoring or coaching to junior developers? It’s a tough job market, especially for those with little experience, and they would benefit from your help and guidance.
We all know how stressful it can be when the end of the sprint is coming up or the project deadline is on the horizon, and we somehow have more work than we expected.
It’s normal for humans to not always accurately predict how quickly work can get done, but it’s important to be realistic when communicating this. If the project turns out to be more complex than expected, speak up soon- it will help your project or product manager know that you are invested in delivery as much as they are and will contribute to perhaps getting more time or resources to complete the work. Viktor Iyomipo shared his personal experience of a project that focussed on rebuilding an entire web app based on legacy code, how it impacted his mental health and how he recognises his own triggers and project ‘red flags’ to guard against experiencing burn out again. Stockdale also mentions that he finds ‘fear setting’ helpful: made famous by Tim Ferris, fear setting is the practice of writing down your worries, rating their impact on your life if they were to ever happen and writing down how you could prevent or repair these situations if they were to ever come to fruition. Perhaps when the mid-project meltdown rears it’s head, perhaps getting a pen and a piece of paper out might help you to be mindful that you are resourceful and able to handle even the worst scenario, despite the slim chances of it occurring.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, nothing is ever worth sacrificing your health for. We are lucky to work in an industry where we will always find great opportunities: the same unlimited chances cannot be applied to our health and that’s why everyone should make their own health their top priority.
On Mental Health Day this year, what intentions will you be setting to keep well?
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There is a lot of research around happiness at work. The claims are bold too: workers are more productive and happier, colleagues are more efficient, take fewer sick days and stay with their employer longer.
Can this be true? Yes! At Taxdoo, we believe in the power of friendship. We spend so much of our lives at work, so we’ve shared some tips from the seemingly serious and dull world of taxtech on how to have fun at work.
Celebrate small wins
It’s normal to sometimes feel unmotivated or overwhelmed with our workloads. Especially in the fast paced world of tech!
The trick is to break down the work into smaller tasks and reward yourself when you complete them. As humans, we love a checklist and get a kick from ticking off tasks- science backs this and even suggests that we derive mental energy from completing tasks (Frontiers Psychology, 20 August 2021). So the next time you feel stressed with work or a deadline, try slicing up the tasks into manageable chunks and decide how you’ll treat yourself once you’ve finished.
Our software engineers share a few tips on how they weave in mood-boosting treats throughout the day, including fresh air, meditation and taking a break to stroll around the block. Your manager and your brain will thank you for it!
Find a work bestie
Everyone needs a friend- especially at work. Workplace culture and norms have changed a lot, so strict or formal boundaries between colleagues have melted to create opportunities for authentically showing up and getting to know the people you work with.
The post-pandemic world of working is definitely the new normal, be it remote, hybrid or back to the office. What hasn’t changed? The need for human connection. Getting along with colleagues remains really crucial for enjoying work and feeling like you belong there. Gallup’s research confirms that having a trusted best friend at work means that you are you are 12% more likely to stay in your job than someone who doesn’t, as well as highlighting other benefits such as being more engaged, productive, more likely to promote safety, be more innovative and you guessed it, have more fun at work.
Some of you may be wondering about how to approach the subject of making friends at work. After all, making friends as an adult can be awkward. It can take you back to being at school again, which isn’t always a vibe. But as we spend more waking time with people we work with than any other group of people in our lives, it seems a shame not to try and see if being friends could work.
So, how do you make friends at work? To start with, say hello when you arrive in the office or start a Zoom call. It’s so simple, yet friendly small talk is often the way that conversations start. Another good trick is to ask people about themselves and remembering that detail in later conversations- it shows that you care and that you’ve actively listened to what they’ve said.
If your company offers sponsored events like afterwork drinks or lunches, accept the invite- it’s also a conversation starter in the event run up. If you work remotely, invite a colleague for a virtual coffee.
At Taxdoo, we encourage everyone to make friends at work. From day one, we pair new starters with a buddy to show them around on their first day, check in on them during the week and catch up for coffee regularly during their first few months. We also use the Slack app, Donut, to promote conversation and connection. Donut pairs colleagues on Slack randomly, then sends them an invite to schedule a thirty minute call during that week- ideally, with a coffee and a doughnut. During the pandemic, this was a great way for people to meet others from different departments and it’s been so popular that we’ve kept it as a firm Taxdoo favourite.
Of course, work friends are to be cherished as much as personal friends, however there are a few things to keep in mind so that you and your work besties stay bosom buddies. The Muse has compiled a list of the top five rules of work friendship– our favourite is number four: be yourself.
Learn to love professional growth
Growth means trying to improve and become better at new things.
New things can be scary, unpleasant or just something we don’t want to try for fear of looking silly. Being nestled in the comfort zone is cosy, right? But comfy and happy aren’t the same.
At work, the key to being happy is to avoid monotony and embrace change. This can mean volunteering for that high profile project, leading a workshop on an area you are an expert in or mastering a new software tool that your company has introduced. Why have this mindset? The psychologist, Rick Walker, completed research that studied ‘30,000 event memories and over 500 diaries’ and found that ‘people who engage in a variety of experiences are more likely to retain positive emotions and minimize negative ones than people who have fewer experiences’ (Time.com, ‘Health and Happiness’).
Professional growth looks different for everyone, so a good exercise is to list some areas that you feel confident with and areas that you feel less confident in. Rank each area. Then write down skills or achievements that inspire you. What could you do to improve the skills you feel less confident with? How can you achieve the goals that you aspire to? If you feel comfortable, share this with your line manager or a member of the HR team. This conversation will centre around creating a plan for you and will help to identify immediate to long term opportunities within the business that suit your goals.
Learn a new skill
It takes between 20-10,000 hours to learn a new skill. Yes, the breadth of time to become a master is significant, however everyone has to start somewhere. If it’s transferable to your role, why not pitch the idea to your boss and get the company on side to support you with training and time to master this skill? At Taxdoo, every employee is gifted 10% of their time as ‘innovation time’. Taxdoo encourages employees to be creative, so this time is dedicated to learning and experimenting. One amazing outcome from this was bringing Taxdoo tax experts and software developers closer together through Domain Driven Design, an idea that started from a book club started by Senior Software Engineer, Maximilian Heß, through his own ‘innovation time’ budget.
Learning a new skill keeps you interested in your day to day, keeps your marketable skills up to date and sparks solutions that may never have been found.
Struggling to think of where to begin? We have some ideas for you that require just the click of a link! Have you also been interested in coding? We asked our developers for tips on anyone starting out as a newbie developer. Already a seasoned pro? There’s always time to sharpen the basics! Why not check out how clean your code is on your work or side project? Wondering what on earth EI is? Check out this article that Marie Canero, Engineering Team Lead, wrote on how you can improve your tech career by developing emotional intelligence.
We all deserve to be happy every day, even at work. Can these science-backed happiness tips help make our jobs more fun and less glum? There’s only one way to find out!
We hope these tips have been useful and have sparked some ideas of making your work life even more enjoyable!
We’d love to hear if you have any other ideas or tips to add- feel free to reach out on X, LinkedIn or Instagram.
Oh, we almost forgot! We have another tip on the theme ‘fun at work’…
…checking out our jobs board! We’re #hiring!
‘Inspire Inclusion’ is the theme for 2024’s International Women’s Day. In celebration of this day, we decided to shine a light on some of our amazing female-identifying colleagues at Taxdoo, to highlight their achievements and spark inspiration.
As the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, we asked the question:
‘In terms of your career, what does inspiring inclusion mean to you?’
“For a long time, white cis-men have been overrepresented and predominant in the startup world and the software (design) industry, and it’s up to trailblazers like Taxdoo to change this.
Our society is diverse, and our product is built to cater to various user needs and businesses, which is why diversity is crucial at Taxdoo. This also touches upon the issue of women in leadership roles, but it goes beyond that. We develop our product with a further developed team comprising different genders, age groups, nationalities, and backgrounds, with promoting inclusivity being paramount.
In my role, guiding through conceptualization and user experience of our Taxdoo product, I leverage my experience to promote and enforce inclusive practices, understanding that I need not identify individual barriers to promote inclusion. By advocating for integrative product development and design and championing these efforts, I aim to set a standard for equitable practices in the industry within my team, and Taxdoo.
However, we must not become complacent. We must continue to work on showcasing and incorporating diverse perspectives to create inclusive, accessible user interfaces, and simpler processes for Taxdoo’s users and customers, by listening and learning and then taking action.”
These inspiring words come from our Lead Product Designer, Christina Humpf. Christina is an exceptional product designer and leader, who combines her 13 years of experience in UX design, collaboration design, and inclusive leadership with holistic business needs, that bring useful and accessible product solutions to life in the hands of users and customers. Christina Humpf holds a “communication design” degree from the top-ranked HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd.
Inspiring inclusion is also very important to Julia:
“For me, everyone should have the same starting point. Show your dedication and we can achieve great things together. Your background – who cares? No matter what differences there are, these are opportunities, not obstacles. I love being in a diverse environment and would always encourage inclusion, in life and my career. Different perspectives and stories help to make us grow.”
As Team Lead Compliance Solutions at Taxdoo, Julia’s career at Taxdoo has been consistently brilliant; starting out as a Customer Support Associate in December 2020, Julia has been promoted three times during her tenure at Taxdoo. Her combination of drive, process-oriented results, and positive attitude make her a joy to work with. Originally a graduate of International Tourism, Julia proves that transferable skills and knowledge can get you far when applied correctly. Julia also holds a certificate from the University of Cambridge for Advanced English.
Laureen has achieved an impressive career transition from working in the hotel and hospitality industry to her current role at Taxdoo as an accountant. Proving the value of life-long learning, Laureen’s career switch was cemented when she achieved a professional qualification in payroll invoicing in 2022.
For many, inspiring inclusivity is a mindset, a view that Laureen Kainz and Britta Garbers both share:
“The words coming into my mind with regards to inclusion are respect, openness, but also self-reflection and communication. People are so diverse and at the same time, a lot of internalised biases exist. So inclusion should be inspired on every level of a company, the company per se and also each person.”
Britta’s background in marketing and international business lends well to our culture and business requirements at Taxdoo. As a senior in the Compliance team, Britta brings meticulous attention to detail combined with the ability to create articles that educate and inspire our customers and employees alike.
We also wanted to shine a light on the following outstanding tech professionals at Taxdoo, who shape and inspire our colleagues and businesses alike.
Elena is our leader, Chief Technology Officer, and shining inspiration. Elena’s stellar career thus far has seen her drive success by making products that are loved by humans. Elena values growth and is a regular writer and speaker. She also recently completed a qualification at the University of Cambridge where she could share and exchange expertise with like-minded peers. Elena brings reliability and a scale-up mindset combined with nurturing a best-in-class culture where each individual feels empowered to thrive and grow. Elena is someone everyone should have the privilege of working with.
Diana brings extensive Business Intelligence Analysis expertise from her career in the thriving Berlin tech scene and applies this to ensure Taxdoo delivers value, exceeds targets and remains market relevant. In addition to this, Diana brings an international mindset as she has also worked in Ecuador for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration.
We wish everyone a happy and healthy International Women’s Day and a hugely successful year ahead.
Are you inspired by these stories and would love to work somewhere where you can thrive too? Check out our open positions here.
It was March 2020; spring had sprung in Hamburg, the pandemic was about to hit Germany, and Carina had just started her new role as a Sales and Operations trainee at a growing taxtech company, Taxdoo.
Fast forward three and half years; Carina has scaled the career ladder and is now a Senior Sales Associate. We asked Carina about her time at Taxdoo and how she achieved her success.
What do you love about Taxdoo?
There are a lot of things! I am so lucky that Taxdoo allows me to work with so many wonderful colleagues, especially in the Tax Advisor Solutions Team. As our solution specialises in the field of e-commerce internationalisation and accounting, there is always something to learn and get your head around. Of course, with most scaling start-ups, there is and will always be a place of change. For some, that’s uncomfortable, however for me, it means that I am constantly evolving professionally.
Taxdoo has a great culture that thrives on timely, open communication and tight feedback loops.
What is the difference between working Sales and working in the Tax Advisor Solutions Team?
Tax advisors and online merchants have specific requirements and ways of working, so the team structures and different roles at Taxdoo reflect that. You are required to have depth of knowledge of the Taxdoo solution yet also taxes and accounting so that you are able to offer the best advice to tax advisors using our software.
It also involves taking care of partners and building relationships with the tax advisor firms. The aim is to create a multiplying environment- if one firm is happy with us, then they are more likely to bring on more of their clients, online merchants, who will also use Taxdoo.
What is special about working in taxtech?
Taxtech is constantly evolving. You need to be ready to keep learning new things, be open to mastering new skills, and even as you progress, stay operational and hands-on. There is no better way to stay up to date than by speaking to clients regularly.
Tech is renowned for being fast-paced and sometimes stressful. What has your experience been so far?
It is definitely fast-paced, yet I believe the benefits we have at Taxdoo contribute to a healthy work-life balance that accommodates a lot of different lifestyles. I am very much a people person and I am happy to say that I have many friends who I am lucky to call colleagues, as well as a great social circle outside of work. All of this is possible when a company like Taxdoo puts people at the core of its culture. Yes, tech is fast-paced, however, when you work in a supportive environment with people who care about each other, it makes all the difference.
Taxdoo really wants everyone to be able to thrive, in a way that is comfortable to them and their lifestyle choices. This is also reflected in the benefits we have such as gym memberships, the opportunity to work remotely, and steady, personalized career progression.
What is it like to work remotely?
It is basically like having the best of both worlds. I’ve worked remotely in Greece, France, Portugal, Malta and the Netherlands. My sister lives in the Netherlands, so working remotely makes it much easier to visit family. These experiences are cool because you get to extend a holiday by a few weeks without using up your annual leave allowance.
How would you describe the Taxdoo culture? How has it changed since you joined?
There always will be a special Taxdoo culture, because the founders and management have always made team spirit a priority from day one. When I started at Taxdoo, I was beginning my career, yet I was never made to feel like a junior. Respecting people and encouraging them to voice their opinions has always been something that I admired at Taxdoo. This has undoubtedly played a big part in my success and progression throughout my career.
Has the culture changed? At its core, it definitely hasn’t changed. I still feel that the company is putting people first and prioritizing healthy, sustainable growth with a long-term vision supported by a well-considered and transparently communicated strategy.
Considering a move into tax tech? Do you have a background in tax or accounting? We’re hiring!
Find out more about our culture by checking out our blog, following Taxdoo Engineering or go straight to jobs page to check out the latest vacancies.
Meet Joachim, also known as Joe, a vital member of Taxdoo’s Customer Success team for over 2 years. Joe excels in guiding new clients through onboarding and providing unwavering support. With a dedicated focus on customer satisfaction, he promptly responds to inquiries, leads meaningful conversations, and diligently works to win back customers. Beyond the office, Joe’s passion for adventure extends to dancing and staying informed about current affairs and politics. We are fortunate to have Joe’s expertise and genuine care contributing to our clients’ success at Taxdoo. Dive deeper into the interview we did with him.
Introduce yourself
I’ve been on Earth since 1965, arguably the best year. I did an apprenticeship as a bank clerk in 1984. After that I went to the German armed forces to do military service in 1987. Then I studied business administration from 1988 at the Leuphana University in Lüneburg. From 1994, I worked as an account manager in field service for a big IT service-provider for the Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken (cooperative banks in Germany). There I was responsible for migration projects in the core banking application. This was a great career and for twenty-five years, my role had me on the road traveling to and from projects. At some point, I decided that it was time to call it a day with the traveling. I started looking for a company that aligns more with how I’d like to live my life. Therefore, I am very happy to be at Taxdoo!
What does a typical day at Taxdoo look like for you?
A typical day for me is, well, never typical! And this keeps things exciting. I have a customer-orientated role, so I devote a lot of my capacity to understanding our clients’ needs, resolving issues, and helping them get the most out of Taxdoo with bespoke training and onboarding. Many people assume that working in my role is just about landing new deals, upselling, and preventing churn – which, to an extent, is true. However, I think the most important part of my job is building and maintaining relationships with our clients. Customer satisfaction is very important to our team!
What are the common misconceptions or misunderstandings about your work?
A common misconception is that it is a department where deals or upsells are made.
Customer Success is a very important department, as it’s the hub of all client relationships and knowledge. In Success, you always need to ask yourself, ‘What does the customer want? What do they need?’
Be obsessed with the client’s point of view and be this voice that represents them within the company. This is especially important in a tech company where thousands of users rely on our software every day. We need to make sure we are building a product our customers love, need and want to use.
Which was the most challenging project so far, and Why?
The most challenging aspect of my role has been mastering the ins and outs of EU-wide VAT (Value Added Tax) compliance. Not only is this a deeply nuanced and vast topic, but it’s also an area that is responding to changing market needs, so I’ve gotten used to always learning to absorb compliance information and legislation.
How do you keep on learning?
At Taxdoo, any new feature introduced to our product is an area we need to learn so that we can advise our clients accurately. Working for a tax tech company, you always need to be thinking ahead. This means being aware of upcoming changes to compliance services in the EU, extensive knowledge of bookkeeping, data export, and revenue generation are just some examples of topics that you need to be an expert on in order to provide the best care to clients. How do you find this information? Firstly, work with your teammates and be ready to listen and share knowledge. Webinars and podcasts are easily accessible learning methods, but a variety of learning experiences tailored to your needs are offered. To help you achieve your goals, you also have an individual training budget.
A major learning for me is learning how to be a ‘farmer’, which is a more nurturing way of helping the client get the most value from Taxdoo and understand which services fit their business best. This approach sows the seeds of goodwill and realizing product value for every client’s needs, rather than aggressively upselling.
What tips would you give someone who’s starting out in Customer Success?
Be customer-oriented. Know how to communicate with your customer; via email, in phone calls, and meetings, always try to understand the customer’s point of view and communicate in a way that will help them trust you. I’ve had years of experience in this, so it comes to me naturally. It is possible to learn this skill though, if you are open to it.
What did Taxdoo teach you?
That mixed-age teams can work together very effectively, for example, in our team a self-declared “baby boomer” together with colleagues from generation “Y”.
I really value and enjoy the fact that I can carry out my tasks mostly from home. Working from home means you can be productive and collaborate virtually, however I also appreciate the opportunity to work in an office environment. This mix is great for achieving a balance whilst establishing rapport with colleagues and clients alike.
Last but not least, what do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I’m really interested in current affairs, especially politics. But also I’ve been dancing with my partner at a dance school since 1996. For me, it’s a way of life. Dancing is so much fun; not only does it keep your body nimble, it also keeps you mentally sharp, improves your overall movement and when you have a girlfriend to dance with as lovely as mine, it makes learning new dance styles even more enjoyable.
‘Why dance when you could be resting from work?’, some might say. At the end of a long day, you should bookmark it with an activity you love. My role at Taxdoo is exciting yet demanding; it’s not uncommon for my day to be back to back with phone calls, completing tickets, onboarding new clients. I always strive to make the customer satisfied and deliver everything to a high standard (perhaps too high, sometimes) so committing to going to dance lessons in my free time reconnects me with the people and things that are most important to me.
If Joe’s interview has piqued your interest, I encourage you to explore our Customer Success Department page or take a look at our current job openings. By doing so, you can learn more about our department and the opportunities available within Taxdoo.
Taxdoo has its essentials, but also the benefits
At Taxdoo, our employees’ well-being is our main priority. Guided by our values of being bold and passionate, excelling, and driving change at the core of our company culture, we aim to create a working environment where our colleagues feel seen, heard, appreciated, and where their well-being is a responsibility for us as an employer.
With all this in mind, and with dedication and appreciation for our employees, we set ourselves a goal to develop the Taxdoo Core and the Taxdoo Benefit Pack.
What is the Taxdoo core pack?
The Taxdoo Core Pack is a lineup of must-haves that every Taxdoo employee and new joiner has immediate access to. From day one, we’ve got your back.
Here is what the core pack is all about.
Knowledge is power: Tailored Onboarding
A few years ago, the Taxdoo onboarding program was born. With a diverse training schedule to provide all the support needed for you to thrive from day one, our approach is simple but effective.
You’ll never walk alone: The Buddy Method
From day one, each new joiner is assigned a Buddy who is there every time you call their name. Ok, maybe not every time – you could also Slack them. Helping you settle into your new position and team, a Buddy is all about exchanging experiences. Feel free to share your knowledge and constructive feedback: the Buddy Method is always growing and improving.
Level Up: Professional and personal development
Taxdoo is by your side every time you need some extra support to grow your knowledge and develop your skill set. For this, we offer our employees a personal learning budget that is flexible and accommodates their goals. Furthermore, our company-wide training sessions and courses across all departments are open to all permanent employees.
Opportunities
Taxdoo is proud to be by our employees’ side when they want to expand their horizons. Our team will always provide support with finding the right workshop, seminar, or training so you can feel confident in your job and future career.
Flexibility
By empowering our colleagues and teams to be the designers of their workdays, we support autonomy and creative thinking. Have you caught a travel bug? We offer you the option to work from almost anywhere around the globe for up to 40 days a year.
A workspace of today
Our office is in the Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hamburg. This location is very central, surrounded by endless walking routes, restaurants, and shops. City hustle and bustle isn’t your thing? Not to worry – close by are many transport links that can take you across the city and beyond in minutes.
Home office
Our remote-first culture supports all colleagues who want to make their home their office, with Taxdoo offering support with setting up if it is needed.
Team spirit
Monthly team events, after-work activities, and get-togethers are just a few of the things that contribute to the respectful and feel-good atmosphere you will enjoy at Taxdoo. Don’t live in Hamburg? We’ve got you covered! If you live over 40km away, we’ll help you enjoy Taxdoo team events by supporting you with transport and accommodation.
Health is Wealth
Not only do we provide yoga classes, we also provide self-help tools and services for mental health with our provider Open Up. Treat your body like a temple with our partnership with sports and wellness provider, Urban Sports Club, which takes our holistic commitment to our employees’ health to the next level.
The Taxdoo Benefit Pack: what else do we offer?
Now that you know all about the Taxdoo core pack, you may be wondering what more there is that our employees love about Taxdoo. We understand that everyone is motivated by different things, so we’ve tailored our benefits package to reflect a range of optional bonus items to make each day better, however, that looks for you.
VSOP
Taxdoo is on an exciting journey and it is of the utmost importance to make it possible for our employees to participate in our success. We have created our Virtual Share Option Pool, otherwise referred to as VSOP, which gives our colleagues virtual stock options on successfully passing your probation period.
Tell Your Friends Bonus
Sharing is caring! We all know someone who is good at what they do. Sometimes, they might be open to new opportunities in their professional life. At Taxdoo, everyone who refers a friend or a former colleague who would be a good fit for our culture and common values receives a bonus.
Pension plan, but make it corporate
We take the words “Think about later” seriously. This is why we offer you the opportunity to supplement your statutory pension in the form of a company pension plan, which is otherwise referred to as ‘Betriebliche Altersvorsorge’.
Public Transport
We help you get to where you need to be, by offering a subsidised ‘Deutschlandticket’, a benefit which covers unlimited public transport in all of Germany. Unsurprisingly, it is a Taxdoo-favourite. Not only can you use it for commuting to and from the office, but also to discover everything Hamburg city has to offer.
30 days of paid vacation
The more, the merrier. With 30 paid days of holiday per year, you can take time off to recharge your batteries and come back in the best of spirits.
Sabbatical
Our employees benefit from the option to take some extra time off work. We know that sometimes taking a break is the most productive thing you can do, so we always strive to foster an environment of well-being and mental health first.
The Taxdoo culture is dynamic but steady; nuanced but to the point. We like to provide direction, but we know that self-driven employees are the reason why Taxdoo is where we are today. We want to empower our Taxis to be in control of their growth journey, and this is exactly why we want to make sure that we give them everything they need in order to achieve it.
At Taxdoo, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. In our recruitment process, we consider applicants regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or age. Diversity is one of the core values that we embrace on different levels within the organization- from our employees to our products and clients.