Commitment 02
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our strength comes from the people around us. Different backgrounds, different perspectives, one shared purpose.
The short version
Ikaroa is a remote-first team spread across six cities, from Los Angeles to Jakarta, working for clients in very different cultures. We hire on the strength of someone’s work, give everyone the same access to projects and progression, and keep checking that our policies do what they say.
What we commit to
01
Embracing Diversity
We celebrate the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. We actively seek out diversity in how we hire, ensuring our people reflect the global community we serve.
02
Ensuring Equity
Everyone gets a fair shot. Equal access to opportunities, growth, and recognition regardless of background or identity. We review our policies regularly to make sure they actually deliver on that promise.
03
Cultivating Inclusion
Diversity means nothing without inclusion. We build an environment where every person feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. That takes effort, and we put the effort in.
04
Ongoing Commitment
This is not a box we tick. It is a continuous process of learning, listening, and improving. We gather feedback, engage with experts, and hold ourselves accountable for real progress.
05
Community and Social Responsibility
Our DEI work extends beyond our own walls. We support local initiatives and partner with organisations that champion diversity and inclusion in the wider community.
What it looks like in practice
- 01
Work first, CV second
Applications start with a portfolio or examples of work. Where someone studied, or whether they studied at all, matters far less than what they can do.
- 02
The same process for every candidate
Each role has a set conversation and the same practical task for everyone, judged against criteria agreed before the first interview.
- 03
Remote-first by design
Working from anywhere opens roles to people who cannot relocate, commute or keep standard office hours, including parents and carers.
- 04
Plain English, in every meeting
A team across four time zones and many first languages works best when nobody hides behind jargon. We write and speak plainly.
- 05
Equal access to the good projects
Interesting briefs are shared out deliberately, not by who happens to be in the right room.
- 06
Inclusive work for clients too
Accessibility is part of how we design and build, so the products we ship work for people with different abilities, devices and connections.
Questions
What is Ikaroa’s approach to diversity and inclusion?
Hire on the strength of someone’s work, run the same fair process for every candidate, give everyone equal access to projects and progression, and review our policies regularly to make sure they work in practice.
How does remote working help inclusion at Ikaroa?
Being remote-first means roles are open to people who cannot relocate or work standard office hours, including parents, carers and people outside the cities where we have offices.
Does Ikaroa build accessible websites and apps?
Yes. Accessibility is part of our design and build process, with work checked against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines so people with different abilities and devices can use it.