✨ Proud Moment at Simple Modern ✨ We are thrilled to announce a meaningful new benefit for our team: every Simple Modern team member will now receive up to $6,000 in childcare reimbursements as part of their annual compensation. Mike recently shared this exciting news with our team, and we couldn’t be prouder to support our employees in balancing their careers and families. The journey of founding and growing Simple Modern has shown us the challenges working parents face, and we recognize the need for support—especially for women who shouldn’t feel forced to choose between professional and family ambitions. Childcare costs have risen dramatically in recent years, creating difficult financial barriers for many families. With this new initiative, we aim to be part of the solution and advocate for lasting change. Supporting families isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also a step toward creating an inclusive workplace where no one has to choose between building a career and starting a family. #SupportWorkingFamilies #ChildcareReimbursement #SimpleModern
Today, I made a big announcement to the entire Simple Modern team. Every team member will receive up to $6,000 in childcare reimbursements as a part of their annual compensation. It's a significant expense, but I'm proud to have business partners who believe it is the right thing to do. When we started Simple Modern, my children were toddlers. Over the last ten years, I've experienced first-hand the tension of striving for excellence in the business world while prioritizing family. I've also observed that it is particularly challenging for talented women who feel called to work and motherhood. They shouldn't feel forced to choose between the two. If we are serious about gender equality, we should put our money where our mouth is. Unsurprisingly, our country is experiencing rapidly falling birth rates. Instead of waiting for the government to fix this issue, we are proactive. We believe in helping people start families, and we're committed to doing our part. Over the past 10 years, childcare costs have exploded across the country. In many situations, the annual cost of childcare can be more than a full-time salary. It doesn't make sense to lose talented men and women from the workforce because of poor incentives. If we want to change this dynamic, we must change the math. Other things need to be done. We need to create more childcare to bring costs down, and we should have tax incentives for working parents. I hope our political leaders will do their part in the years ahead. From day one, our goal has been to create a company that doesn't force people to choose between their careers and their families. Balancing these areas of our lives is not easy, but with the proper support, it is possible. My children have been one of the greatest joys of my adult life. I'm proud to lead a business that supports families.