How We Work at Hardal

At Hardal, we try to enjoy what we do. It's not easy, but we set clear rules so everyone's on the same page. Here's how we work:

Remote-First, Always Connected

We're a team spread across different time zones, mostly in Turkey. We work remotely but stay connected.

• Async first - We communicate through writing, Slack, and Linear
• Smart sync-ups - We make sure everyone knows what others are working on

Fast and Clear

We move quickly, but with a clear purpose. We build and improve rapidly while keeping quality high.

• We release updates every two weeks
• We take one week between releases to reflect and plan
• We decide quickly without overthinking
• We try new things and learn from what doesn't work

Keep It Simple

We believe simple solutions work best. We build products that are:

• Good for Us - So good we want to use them ourselves
• Easy to Use - Self-explanatory and straightforward
• Rock Solid - Can handle enterprise workloads
• Laser-Focused - Solves specific problems really well

Focus Time

We protect time for deep work:

• No-meeting Mondays - A full day for focused work
• Focus blocks - we expect everyone to have long chunks of uninterrupted time
• Response timing - No need to reply right away except for emergencies

Work-Life Balance

We are againts burnout. We believe in sustainable work.

• Flexible hours within core team hours
• Results matter - We care what you achieve, not how long you work
• No holiday limits - Take time to recharge when needed
• Mental health support - no burnout is a policy

Last updated: March 2025