GitLab asks team members to operate asynchronously whenever possible because doing so shows care for people in different time zones, traveling, or structuring their day around home or community commitments.

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GitLab says diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to its success and that it aims to foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

GitLab's Stated Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Culture

GitLab public handbook values page describing CREDIT values, public values, reinforcement mechanisms, remote-work culture, transparency, collaboration, iteration, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and results for customers. https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/

GitLab Handbook: Values

Asynchronous Work as Inclusion at GitLab

GitLab states that it does not hire people because of social similarity or traditional culture fit. Instead, it says hiring and rewards should be based on shared values, with cultural diversity preferred over cultural conformity.

Values Fit Rather Than Culture Fit in GitLab Hiring

GitLab describes all-remote collaboration as creating opportunities for colleagues to see into one another's home context. When the meeting context permits, GitLab welcomes family members or pets joining briefly and encourages mindful language to maintain a family-friendly environment.

Family-Friendly Norms in GitLab's All-Remote Culture

GitLab states that caregiving, outreach, and community service may occur during standard business hours. It encourages team members to work with managers to shift working hours when doing so helps them contribute to a cause or community effort.

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