This article is part of our series "Out of Office," where we highlight the passions and hobbies of our employees — the things that “make us tick” — that allow us to tackle challenges, solve complex problems, and make meaningful changes, together.

Nearly a year ago, masks to protect against coronavirus transmission were in short supply, as health officials urged citizens to save medical-grade masks for our heroic health care workers. While textile manufacturers ramped up production of cloth masks, many of us got creative to ensure we did our part to slow the spread by wearing face coverings.

“We would like to move you to the interview stage,” is the thing that every candidate wants to hear. At first, you can feel excited about the idea of getting closer to an offer, but soon other questions can begin to flood your mind.

Attending the Grace Hopper Celebration is always one of the highlights of our year. While that celebration looked a bit different in 2020, our team was still thrilled to participate in the world's largest gathering of women technologists.

At Wayfair, we have always been committed to creating the best possible shopping experience for home, and our in-house customer service team plays an essential role in helping our customers find and purchase the items that are just right for them.

This article is part of our series "Out of Office," where we highlight the passions and hobbies of our employees — the things that “make us tick” — that allow us to tackle challenges, solve complex problems, and make meaningful changes, together.

This article is part of our series "Employee Spotlight," where we speak to and highlight some of the wonderful people who make up the exceptional teams at Wayfair.

At Wayfair, we understand that for candidates considering joining our team, a large part of that consideration is weighed by how they perceive our company culture and whether or not they feel represented in the workplace. It’s important to us that all of our employees, and future employees, feel like Wayfair is a place they can be themselves. In pursuit of that goal, we offer candidates the opportunity to meet with our Culture Ambassadors outside of the formal interview process.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our frontline teams have been critical in keeping our warehouse and delivery operations running smoothly, enabling Wayfair to continuously deliver an exceptional experience to our customers. Our associates have done a remarkable job of keeping each other safe while working to safely serve our customers through this challenging time — and we’ve been tremendously grateful for their dedication.