November 21, 2023

Deep Connections, Autonomy and Permission to Experiment: Why These Long-Tenured Tech Workers Decided to Stay

Built In interviewed three long-tenured tech employees to find out what’s kept them in their current roles for extended periods. Their answers ranged from having the autonomy to take risks in their work to the importance of collegial relationships and company culture.

Michael Schaffer, vice president of engineering at System1, appreciates the company’s willingness to empower employees to take risks. “We are encouraged to take big swings without fearing failure,” he said.