updated handbook

0-introduction.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Consequently, our mission is to accelerate the growth and adoption of bitcoin &
 
 Or the things we say around the office, a lot.
 
-1. **Continuous Improvement** - 1%, everyday. Compounded, that's a lot of growth. 
+1. **Continuous Improvement** - 1%, everyday. Compounded, that's a lot of growth.
 2. **Everything is an Experiment** - Experimentation assumes room for failure (but it's also how we win). [Learn faster](http://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/sustainable-sources-of-competitive-advantage/).
 3. **Steve Martin** - Be so good they can't ignore you.
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Peter previously founded a research and analytics consultancy which has been int
 
 #### Su Kim - Operations - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/suwkim/)
 
-To be filled in shortly...
+
 
 ## Extended Team
 
@@ -37,4 +37,3 @@ To be filled in shortly...
 #### Angel Investors
 
 ## Our Story
-

1-onboarding.md

@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
 # Welcome to Yen
 *This is just the beginning...*
 
-Hey! Welcome to the Yen team, we’re so excited to have you with us! We’re hoping you’re going to learn a lot working here and that we’ll learn a lot from you. But first, this document will help you start figuring out how Yen works and how we work together.
+Hi! Welcome to the Yen team, we’re so excited to have you with us! We’re hoping you’re going to learn a lot working here and that we’ll learn a lot from you. But first, this document will help you start figuring out how Yen works and how we work together.
 
-To start, you're going to want to make sure you review [Our Mission and Values](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/0-introduction.md#mission-statement) and we're sure you going to want to know all about the [Benefits & Perks](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md). 
+To start, you're going to want to make sure you review [Our Mission and Values](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/0-introduction.md#mission-statement) and we're sure you going to want to know all about the [Benefits & Perks](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md).
 
-You'll probably have questions so feel free to ping anyone on the team, drop a note in Slack {**#OrgDev**) or if you need anything specific, ping John! Also, if you have comments and/or suggestions on this Handbook, please join #handbook in Slack and contribute!
+You'll probably have questions so feel free to ping anyone on the team,
+
+>Since we don't have Slack yet! drop a note in Slack or if you need anything specific, ping John! Also, if you have comments and/or suggestions on this Handbook, please join #handbook in Slack and contribute!
 
 **Table of Contents**
 
@@ -16,24 +18,24 @@ You'll probably have questions so feel free to ping anyone on the team, drop a n
 
 #### Your First Day
 
-At this point you should have been fully onboarded via Gusto (review [benefits](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md)) and you should provide your documents for the I-9 filing. If you are still having trouble, make sure to ping John asap! You should have also reviewed our [employment guidelines](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/3-employment.md) which may feel like a review but is still important (and we'll continue to update it as our guidelines grow and improve)!
+By the end of your first day, we'll make sure you're fully onboarded via Gusto (review [benefits](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md)) including submitting your documents for the I-9 filing. If you are still having trouble, make sure to ping Su asap! You should have also reviewed our [employment guidelines](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/3-employment.md) which may feel like a review but is still important (and we'll continue to update it as our guidelines grow and improve)!
 
-If you need any gear please ping one of the founders and we'll get it sorted! We want you to feel comfortable and have everything you need to be a success.
+If you need any gear and technology that wasn't covered in your onboarding, please ping Su and we'll get you equipped. We want you to feel comfortable and have everything you need to be a success.
 
 We currently use a number of different services to get our work done, including (but not limited to):
 
-1. Google Apps for Email, Docs, and More
-2. Dropbox for Files and Dropbox Paper for Internal Communique
+1. Google Apps: for Email, Docs, and More
+2. Dropbox: for Files & Dropbox Paper: for Internal Communique
 3. Gusto for Payroll and Health Benefits
 4. GitHub, JIRA, Confluence for Development and Product Management
 
-It's possible that you've already been granted access but if you're missing something critical to your work then please make sure to get access today! The first day can be overwhelming so we want to make sure you have everything you need, especially the right tools, logins, and services.
+We'll work through getting you access to everything you need this first day. If you're missing something critical to your work then please make sure to get access today! The first day can be overwhelming so we want to make sure you have everything you need, especially the right tools, logins, and services.
 
 Remember, there's a lot of work to be done but it doesn't have to be completed on the first day! This is going to be great and we're so glad you've chosen to be part of our story!
 
-Also, be on the lookout for possible "snail mail" to finalize any State or Federal requirements (we'll give you a heads-up, of course) and if you were giving Stock Options or Restricted Stock, please make sure to file the appropriate federal "Section 83(b)" election ([more info here](https://www.cooleygo.com/what-is-a-section-83b-election/))! You have 30 days to do this so it is very important!
+Also, be on the lookout for possible "snail mail" to finalize any State or Federal requirements (we'll give you a heads-up, of course).
 
-Finally, if you have any technology needs (e.g. notebook computer) we are eager to equip you! Let us know what you need and we'll get it sorted.
+>Is this needed here? if you were given Stock Options or Restricted Stock, please make sure to file the appropriate federal "Section 83(b)" election ([more info here](https://www.cooleygo.com/what-is-a-section-83b-election/))! You have 30 days to do this so it is very important!
 
 Have a fun and relaxing first day!
 
@@ -43,18 +45,18 @@ Have a fun and relaxing first day!
 
 We want your first week to feel as comfortable as possible making sure that you have everything that you need to be successful. This most likely will include a few meetings with team and a walkthrough of how the business operates currently, especially as we're still very small.
 
-If you qualify for [Health Benefits](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md) then your enrollment period will start and you'll have only a few business days to make a decision - so sooner rather than later! Ping John if you need anything in this regard.
+If you qualify for [Health Benefits](https://github.com/yenio/handbook/blob/master/2-benefits.md) then your enrollment period will start and you'll have only a few business days to make a decision - so sooner rather than later! Ping Su if you need anything in this regard.
 
 Also, you may feel inclined to share the news of Yen via social media and we'd love you to do that! We do not have any policies or rules around social media use, by the way - use good judgment and you can always ask anyone on the team about posting publicly.
 
 There are a few social networks that we're part of that we'd love for you to **follow** and even **add them** to your profiles! There is, of course, no pressure to do so.
 
 1. Twitter: [@DecentralizedTV](http://twitter.com/decentralizedtv)
-2. LinkedIn: [DecentralizedTV](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decentralized/) (We don't have a Yen-specific page... yet.)
+2. LinkedIn: [DecentralizedTV](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decentralized/)
+& [Yen.io](https://www.linkedin.com/company/yen-io)
 3. Angel List: [Yen](https://angel.co/yen)
 4. Yen Blog: [Our Blog](https://blog.yen.io/)
 
 On the last point, we'd love for you to contribute! We can give you publishing access to our blog and if you write something on your own blog (or Medium.com) we could reblog it as well! The more the merrier at this point! John loves digital publishing so if you want any tips he'd be more than willing to share how to best get started!
 
 Finally, we hope that you have everything that you need to be successful in terms of tooling and technology but this is another opportunity to ping John or Peter and we'll get it sorted. We're glad you're here!
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2-benefits.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 Yen's priorities with benefits are wellness and education, so it’s important that we offer our employees great medical coverage and disability insurance.
 
-We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage at Yen for employees and their dependents. 
+We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage at Yen for employees and their dependents.
 
 - **Health Benefits:** Anthem Blue Cross of CA | [Anthem Platinum PPO 20/10%/3000 3057 - Base Plan](https://s3.amazonaws.com/hawaiian-ice/production/public/carriers/ca/anthem/plans/2018/anthem_anthem_platinum_ppo_20_10_3000_3057.pdf) | [Anthem Gold PPO 20/30%/6500 302G - Optional](https://s3.amazonaws.com/hawaiian-ice/production/public/carriers/ca/anthem/plans/2018/anthem_anthem_gold_ppo_20_30_6500_302g.pdf) - Yen covers 75% of Anthem Platinum PPO.
 - **Dental:** Beam | [CA Beam Smart Premium Plus 100/80/50/50-1500](https://s3.amazonaws.com/hawaiian-ice/production/public/carriers/ca/beam_dental/plans/2017/beam_dental_ca_beam_smart_premium_plus_100_80_50_501500.pdf) - Yen covers 75% of the Premium.
@@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ You may review your benefits through [Gusto](http://gusto.com) at any time or pi
 
 ## Payroll (i.e. Getting Paid)
 
-We currently use Gusto as well for Payroll and part of your onboarding process will allow you to setup banking and hook up any specics necessary. We'll also collect any hiring documents (e.g. W-4, I-9, Direct Deposit Authorization) and do the State and Federal filings for you.
+We use Gusto for Payroll and as a part of your onboarding process,  will walk you through setting up your direct deposit and filling out necessary paperwork. We'll also collect through Gusto any hiring documents (e.g. W-4, I-9, Direct Deposit Authorization) and do the State and Federal filings for you.
 
-If we have any questions or need anything specific we will ping you!
+If we have any questions or need anything specific, we will ping you!
 
 ## Observed Holiday List for 2018
 
@@ -94,13 +94,13 @@ If a holiday falls on a weekend, we’ll let you know when the holiday will be o
 
 ## Vacation and Sick Leave
 
-Taking time off and recharging is critical to doing your best work at Yen, so in addition to the recognized [Holiday List](https://github.com/pinpt/handbook/blob/master/1-benefits.md#Yen-observed-holiday-list-for-2017), Yen offers 120 hours each year (3 weeks or 15 business days) of paid vacation every year that accrues 1.25 of a day per month of work starting from your first employment date. Employees should schedule their vacations, let the rest of the team know, and add it to their shared work calendar at least a week in advance.
+Taking time off and recharging is critical to doing your best work at Yen, so in addition to the recognized Holiday List above, Yen offers 120 hours each year (3 weeks or 15 business days) of paid vacation every year that accrues 1.25 of a day per month of work starting from your first employment date. Employees should schedule their vacations, let the rest of the team know, and add it to their shared work calendar at least a week in advance.
 
 Employees also accrue the same for sick leave, 120 hours each year (3 weeks or 15 business days).
 
 Employees should report vacation and sick days to the founder they report to, who will mark it in the payroll system (which keeps track of accrued days and should include them on every pay stub).
 
-Employees with chronic or terminal illnesses should talk with the founder they report to about their needs for remote work, flexible time, disability leave and/or other support.
+Employees with chronic or terminal illnesses should talk with the founder they report to about their needs for flexible time, disability leave, and/or other support.
 
 ## Paid Family, Parent Leave
 
@@ -145,4 +145,3 @@ To make sure that sabbatical is not overly disruptive to their team, employees s
 There is an expectation that employees return to work at Yen after their sabbatical, and not use it as a soft exit from the company. This is our investment in you!
 
 Paid time off of any kind, including Sabbatical, does not accrue additional paid time off in the form of vacation days, sick days, or time towards sabbatical. For instance, an employee who has accrued 3 sick days before taking a 12 week sabbatical will still have 3 available sick days when they return.
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3-employment.md

@@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ Adapted from the [Hack Code of Conduct](http://hackcodeofconduct.org/).
 
 ## Drug and Alcohol Policy
 
-Our priority at Yen is to create a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for everyone we work with. We realize that drugs and alcohol can contribute to a culture of harassment or one that feels unsafe for some employees, even as it can foster camaraderie and friendship among others. Above all other considerations, our drug and alcohol policy is intended to preempt and avoid harassment and make work at Yen feel safe. 
+Our priority at Yen is to create a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for everyone we work with. We realize that drugs and alcohol can contribute to a culture of harassment or one that feels unsafe for some employees, even as it can foster camaraderie and friendship among others. Above all other considerations, our drug and alcohol policy is intended to preempt and avoid harassment and make work at Yen feel safe.
 
-**It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that their individual consumption is not making anyone else feel uncomfortable or unsafe.** 
+**It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that their individual consumption is not making anyone else feel uncomfortable or unsafe.**
 
 Employees who violate this policy may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Alcohol in the form of beer or wine may occasionally be brought into the office to celebrate an accomplishment, birthday, or other milestone. Though events at the Yen office will be presumed dry until otherwise discussed, there may also be events in the office after work where beer or wine are available.
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Yen has an open-door policy, so employees are encouraged to report work-related
 
 Any employee who witnesses or is subject to inappropriate conduct in the workplace can report it to John or any of the Yen founders. We encourage employees to come forward with any workplace complaint, even if it’s not about something that’s explicitly covered in our written policies.
 
-Once a complaint has been made, the founders will meet and determine how to handle it. If one or more of the founders is the subject of the complaint, the remaining founder(s) will determine how to handle it. Any reports of a founder engaging in harassment or gross misconduct will trigger an outside investigator. With the employee’s permission, we will conduct a complete and impartial investigation, which may involve an outside investigator in serious cases. All complaints will be handled as confidentially as possible. When the investigation is complete, the company will take corrective action if appropriate. 
+Once a complaint has been made, the founders will meet and determine how to handle it. If one or more of the founders is the subject of the complaint, the remaining founder(s) will determine how to handle it. Any reports of a founder engaging in harassment or gross misconduct will trigger an outside investigator. With the employee’s permission, we will conduct a complete and impartial investigation, which may involve an outside investigator in serious cases. All complaints will be handled as confidentially as possible. When the investigation is complete, the company will take corrective action if appropriate.
 
 We will not engage in or allow retaliation against any employee who makes a good faith complaint or participates in an investigation. If you believe that you are being subjected to any kind of negative treatment because you made or were questioned about a complaint, report the conduct immediately to the founders.
 

4-growth.md

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 ## Resources on Growth
 
-.
+TBD...

98-policy-changes.md

@@ -6,5 +6,6 @@ We want all of our policies to be living documents which can improve and change
 Right now, we use the following tools to discuss the Handbook:
 
 1. **GitHub** - The canonical resource. Feel free to open a pull request with context!
-2. **Slack** - Actually... we don't use Slack... yet? Maybe one day...
-3. **In Person Meetings** - Our hope is that as we grow and scale we'll have more opportunities to gather in-person and virtually to discuss the #handbook openly.
+>2. **Slack** - Actually... we don't use Slack... yet? Maybe one day...
+
+2. **In Person Meetings** - Our hope is that as we grow and scale, we'll have more opportunities to gather in-person and virtually to discuss the #handbook openly.