Summary
Ever wonder what’s just off-camera? Dive into the home offices of the Kentik team to see how our $500 setup budget is helping build their ultimate productive oasis.
At Kentik, we are proud to be a fully remote team of nearly 250 innovators. We believe that your best work happens when you’re comfortable, inspired, and have the right tools at your fingertips. While the digital world connects us, our physical environment grounds us. That’s why we provide every U.S.-based employee with a $500 Home Office Setup budget. Whether it’s ergonomic support or just a splash of personal style, we want your home office to feel like home.
What’s in the setup?
Whether you are more ergonomics-minded or have an eye for aesthetics, there’s no one “right” way to build a workspace, only the way that works for you. Our team has used their budget to hack their environments for maximum comfort and focus.
Popular choices include:
- The essentials: Standing desks and high-performance ergonomic chairs
- The view: Laptop stands, monitor risers, and dual-screen arms
- The vibe: Strategic lighting, area rugs, and custom office decor
- The analog: Premium notebooks and pens for analog “aha!” moments away from the screen
Real spaces, real tools
We went “behind the scenes” (well, behind the Zoom backgrounds) to see how our team actually works. Check out the real-life setups below to see how Kentikians across the U.S. have used their Home Office Setup budgets to create their ultimate home-base work havens!
“I went with a spacious mid-century desk and a brass lamp for my home office setup. I like having a wide, comfortable surface to work on, plus the warm wood finish gives my home office a really soft and pleasant look. I try to keep the desk minimal with just my laptop and a few essentials.”
– Kyehwan Lee, Staff Software Engineer
“For me, a clean and uncluttered workspace leads to a clear mind. It helps me focus better and keeps the mental noise to a minimum while I’m working. Since I already had my standing desk, grabbing the Grovemade Matte Studio Pad and Apple Keyboard tray through Kentik’s Home Office program was the logical next step to finally dial everything in. It’s cool that Kentik invests in the kind of setup that helps me stay in my daily flow — pun intended. ;)”
– Alex DeAraujo, Platform Deployment Engineer
“I always wanted a standing desk setup for my home, so I was excited to hear about the Home Office Budget at Kentik. The budget has allowed me to purchase a VariDesk standing desk converter to transform my dining room table into a very nice standing office space. Big thank you to Kentik for having this benefit! As someone who likes to walk everyday, the standing desk is a fun place to work!”
–Joe Wall, Enterprise Account Executive
“I work with a lot of information, and like many at Kentik, my hours vary across time zones greatly, so having a dense, highly usable workspace is important. But when it’s already been a long day, the ability to stand or sit as needed while working is really helpful. Kentik provided the keyboard/monitor riser for my home office, and I really appreciate it.”
–Scott Peterman, Senior Staff Software Engineer
“I used a portion of my Kentik office setup budget for Cushion Lab’s lumbar pillow and seat cushion, and it has been an absolute game-changer. These are incredibly comfortable and supportive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to level up their ergonomics.”
–Natalie Villalobos, Global Payroll Manager
A huge thank you to these Kentikians for giving us a peek at what helps them work!
Why we invest in the “at-home” experience
We know that great ideas don’t just happen in cubicles. Being a fully remote company allows us to think outside the box,* literally*. By investing in our team’s home offices, we’re investing in their well-being. When our people feel supported in their own space, they can bring their full, focused selves to our mission: making life awesome for people building and running the connected world.
