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Railz recognized on the 2023 Best Workplace™ for Start-Ups

shawna stewart vp people railz
January 24, 2023
Chris Fenos - Senior Software Engineer

Railz is proud to have been recognized as a Best Workplace for Startups in Canada and is dedicated to continuing our efforts to maintain a positive and fulfilling work environment for our team.

At Railz, we understand the unique challenges that come with working at a startup, especially in a remote work environment. We know it can be easy to get caught up in the fast-paced nature of a startup and lose sight of the wins and proud moments that make working at a startup so special. And working remotely can make it harder to connect meaningfully with one another, which can lead to issues with morale, turnover, and employee satisfaction.


To combat these challenges, we are excited to announce the launch of our "Stayboarding" program. This program focuses on pouring into our team and further nurturing and developing connectivity between teams. Our goal is to make the experience at Railz as fulfilling and human as possible and to keep everyone engaged and motivated.


Stayboarding includes a variety of initiatives, such as Employee Spotlight Surveys, Pulse checks, and Stay interviews. These initiatives help us learn more about our team members, increase visibility across the company, and understand why employees choose to stay at Railz. Additionally, our Employee Stock Option Program rewards employees who achieve at least 95% in their overall KPIs for the year, promoting a performance-driven culture.


"I am the happiest person as it’s been a good experience working here. People here are really kind and enthusiastic; they are always boosting you up instead of putting pressure on you. I'm looking forward to working here for a long time!"

- Ishwari Dandawate

We are proud to say that our efforts to create a positive and fulfilling work environment for our team have been recognized. We are thrilled to announce that Railz has been named a Best Workplace for Startups in Canada! This is a huge accomplishment for our team and a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes into creating a positive and fulfilling work environment. Our team members have great things to say about working at Railz.

"Nice experience that gives me flexibility and a lot of room to think independently. There are a lot of learning opportunities here. Overall, it’s great and hard to replicate at other companies!"

- Chrysafis Tsoukalas

Our team members have great things to say about working at Railz. Jamie Vinkle mentions "Awesome team of motivated people who want to change the world of finance! It’s a fun place!" Chrysafis Tsoukalas says "Nice experience that gives me flexibility and a lot of room to think independently. There are a lot of learning opportunities here. Overall, it’s great and hard to replicate at other companies!" and Chris Fenos adds “I love it here. It's a really well run start up and it’s going well. There are always individuals here who help to provide guidance and structure." Ishwari says "I am the happiest person as it’s been a good experience working here. People here are really kind and enthusiastic; they are always boosting you up instead of putting pressure on you. I'm looking forward to working here for a long time!"


Jamie Vinkle - Senior Product Marketing Manager


We are proud to have been recognized as a Best Workplace for Startups in Canada and are dedicated to continuing our efforts to maintain a positive and fulfilling work environment for our team. Our Stayboarding program is just one of the ways we are working to achieve this. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our team and the company as a whole.

If you're interested in joining our team and being a part of a positive and fulfilling work environment, check out our career page for current job openings. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Railz and our amazing team!

shawna stewart vp people railz
VP of People Operations

Shawna Stewart is the VP of People Operations at Railz. Shawna is a people-focused leader who uses her passion, grit, and creativity to drive her team towards an employee experience that’s inclusive, supportive, and purposeful. Her secret sauce? A mix of strategy, innovation, empathy, a dash of wit, and a boatload of patience.