Bluestaq benefits
Everything we do at Bluestaq starts and ends with our world-class team. Our team focused approach is pervasive across our culture, the open work-space that encourages teammate interaction or our industry-leading benefits. Our goal is to create the most talented team possible, and that team deserves nothing less than the best benefits industry can offer. Below is a high-level summary of the benefits we offer each Bluestaq team member.
SALARY
Bluestaq values the experience and talent of each one of our employees. Bluestaq’s competitive salary program is designed to attract and encourage the highest performers. Our team members are highly compensated; an average of 25-30% higher than similar organizations in Colorado.
NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS
Bluestaq partners with non-profits that share our passion for innovation, technology, and community.
MEAN GENDER PAY GAP BELOW 10%
At Bluestaq, equal means equal. Bluestaq believes employees should be compensated equitably, equivalent to their abilities, and without discrimination.
OPEN OFFICE FLOOR PLAN
Bluestaq prides itself in its team-first culture. Our open office approach cultivates our team-first approach by encouraging collaborative interactions, organic mentoring, and healthy peer relationships.
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid PPO Health Insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. The health and wellness of our employees are essential to us, for that reason, Bluestaq only offers a platinum-level health care plan…at no cost to the employee!
DENTAL BENEFITS
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid Dental Insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
VISION BENEFITS
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance for employees.
Short-term Disability: A continuation of 60% of current wages to a maximum benefit up to a maximum per week amount.
Long-term Disability: A continuation of 60% of basic monthly earnings to an up to a maximum per monthly amount.
LIFE INSURANCE
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid life Insurance for employees. Bluestaq provides a base benefit of $100,000 and Supplemental life of $100,000 for a total of $200,000 in life insurance.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid accident Insurance for employees. If you pull an endo over your mountain bike handlebars and break your arm, our accident insurance will give you an additional payout to cover any hardships you encounter.
HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
Bluestaq provides 100% employer-paid hospital indemnity Insurance for employees.
401(k)
Automatic enrollment into a 401(k) the day an employee starts. This benefit is offered to all full-time employees, with no vesting period required.
401(k) MATCHING
All employees receive an automatic monthly contribution from Bluestaq of 4% of their base salary into the 401k account, and we match 100% up to an additional 6%. Bluestaq’s total contribution is 10%.
PERFORMANCE BONUS
Bluestaq offers a yearly performance bonus depending on the company and individual performance. Our year-end bonuses are very competitive with the industry best. We want every employee to know their contribution to the team is recognized and appreciated.
SPOT BONUS
Bluestaq appreciates the hard work of the team. Spot bonuses are a spur-of-the-moment thank you for exceptional support to the team.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE
Bluestaq is committed to helping employees face the demands of juggling work, family, and life-related issues by offering flexible work arrangements.
COMPANY SPONSORED FAMILY EVENTS
We host an annual family day in the summer for all family members. Family Day is a chance for our team members to introduce their families and/or their better halves to the rest of the team and get to know one another.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE
Bluestaq will provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to employees who meet the eligibility requirements.
MILITARY RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Bluestaq is a proud supporter of the military and we proud to support any of our teammates serving as reservists in the military.
PERSONAL TIME OFF
Bluestaq offers every full-time employee 20 days off each year. Bluestaq will buy back any unused PTO at the end of each year.
PAID HOLIDAYS
Bluestaq offers 8 paid holidays a year. Bluestaq holidays align with the significant calendar holidays to include two days during Thanksgiving and 2 days during Christmas.
PAID BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Full-time Bluestaq employees are eligible for paid bereavement leave of up to 3 days for an immediate family member or 1 day for near relatives
DRESS CODE
Bluestaq’s dress code is simple - Dress appropriately for your Bluestaq role, responsibilities, and duties you are expected to carry out each day. For most of the team, that means casual all the time. If you are briefing POTUS wear your fancy duds. If you aren’t expected to see anyone outside of Bluestaq, feel free to wear your bike jersey and bike shorts all day, but please practice hygiene responsibly.
COMPANY OUTINGS
At Bluestaq, we believe in work-life balance. Whether it's an aerial show, TopGolf, Whirlyball, bowling, BBQs, throwing a baseball or taking a walk, getting out and having fun is great for the team and your mental health. Bluestaq tries to coordinate quarterly outings for the team to cut loose and relax.
GAME ROOM
We work hard and we play hard. It is impossible to stare at a computer screen for 8 straight hours. We encourage our employees to take a periodic break, challenge a co-worker to to a Foosball match, practice your putts, play a round on the arcade game, or throw a baseball. In our office you will find putting flags, hover-boards, an arcade cabinet and a Foosball table…GAME ON!
SOME MEALS PROVIDED
We have a team breakfast every second Thursday. During the summers we have Wednesday burger burns, where our interns cook burgers and brats for the team, and periodically we treat the team to a lunch out or a lunch in depending on the mood of the team.
HAPPY HOURS
We have weekly happy hours hosted at one of our favorite places around the corner where we encourage the entire team to join if they can and enjoy the relaxed conversation and a few laughs.
SNACK BAR
Energy is important, and we don’t want hangry team members. Bluestaq keeps a fully stocked snack bar loaded with the teams favorite drinks, snacks, protein bars, gummy bears, red vines, nerds, lifesavers, fruit snacks, nut bars, rice krispie treats, trail mix, nuts, animal crackers or sea weed chips if your are on a keto diet. The snack bar is free and available at anytime to any member of the team.
PARKING
Bluestaq employees are provided free parking downtown, that they can use anytime weekday, weekend or weeknight.
SWAG
Every employee gets a swag bag full of goodies as soon as they join the team.
This benefit overview provides selected highlights of the Bluestaq employee benefits program. It is not a legal document and shall not be construed as a guarantee of benefits nor of employment at the Company. Bluestaq reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.
