All employees at ClickAction have a personal financial stake in the company through its stock. It's really exciting to work in an environment where everyone has this overarching goal. Decisions are made after listening to varied opinions. There is very little dictated from above, so people feel they can really have an impact. Because we respect the individual, you can challenge any single individual's thinking.
Nobody has to hedge and be afraid to say something.
While anyone can feel free to go to Slayton with an idea or criticism, the culture is eminently professional. To Slayton, true professionals expect challenge, and want a workplace that is respectful yet demanding. But challenge at ClickAction doesn't mean sleeping under your desk or working every weekend as has become stereotypical Silicon Valley workplace behavior. No one sleeps in this office and we discourage employees from working nights and weekends. Besides, Slayton adds, anyone who has to pull all-nighters to get their work done may not be in the right job to begin with.