Why Overloop is One of the UK’s Most Loved Workplaces
Feature with HYER
How a remote-first tech company turned flexibility, openness and collaboration into a winning formula—and became one of the UK's most loved workplaces.
When Remco van Stiphout founded Overloop in 2017, he didn't set out to disrupt the B2B SaaS development space with revolutionary technology alone. Instead, he built the company on a surprisingly straightforward premise: successful implementations happen when great engineering talent is combined with the ability to listen and learn from clients.
"Our vision is that successful implementations are always based on combining great engineering talent with the ability to listen and learn from the client," explains van Stiphout, who named the company after the Dutch word for transition and connection. "It expresses our core belief that successful client relationships are based on connecting and building clear feedback loops into all our projects."
This philosophy extends beyond client relationships into every aspect of how Overloop operates. The company has built its reputation by developing platforms on modern technology stacks for clients who, in their own words, "inspire us with their vision and execution." But what truly sets Overloop apart is their deliberate approach to company culture.
Overloop has cultivated a workplace where trust, collaboration, and flexibility serve as foundational principles of their operations. They've embraced a remote-first model that recognises the diverse realities of their team members' lives.
"We understand that everyone lives different lives, so we offer flexible working hours and are a remote-first work company," a team leader explains. "This flexibility fosters a sense of autonomy and ensures our team remains focused and productive without sacrificing their own wellbeing."
The company has structured its culture around four key pillars. Openness and transparency create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing perspectives and ideas. Flexibility and work-life balance acknowledge the different circumstances of each team member. Collaboration brings diverse viewpoints together, reinforced through international team meetups. And a relaxed but productive environment encourages risk-taking and innovation without fear of failure.
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For many companies, these remain guiding values. At Overloop, they're brought to life through concrete practices. The company empowers team members to speak up on projects and make collaborative decisions. They ensure everyone understands how their work contributes to larger goals through regular catch-ups and alignment meetings. Professional development is tailored to individual career aspirations rather than standardised across the board.
"We want every team member at Overloop to feel a sense of purpose, job satisfaction, and ownership over their work," says van Stiphout. "We also want people to see that there is a career path for growth available to them and understand what they need to do to climb the ladder."
This approach has created a distinctive profile for the ideal Overloop team member: self-motivated and proactive, team-oriented, adaptable and open-minded, with a keen interest in personal and professional growth. This combination works effectively because of the supportive environment the company has built.
Their recruitment process is designed to identify individuals who aren't just technically skilled but align with the company's values and existing team dynamics. Once onboard, team members benefit from internal knowledge sharing, project rotation, and paid training courses. Regular check-ins with managers and flexible work arrangements ensure people have the support they need to succeed.
"We pride ourselves on aligning with client patterns and processes while pragmatically looking to help improve our clients' architecture and processes where needed," notes van Stiphout. This same pragmatism applies to how they manage their internal culture—constantly looking for ways to improve while staying true to core principles.
This approach recently earned Overloop a place on the Breakthrough Culture Award list, recognising them as one of the UK's most loved companies to work for. The selection process gathered insights from employees across the country, highlighting companies that have created genuinely positive workplace environments.
For a company operating in the B2B SaaS development space, this recognition validates a fundamental belief: that technical excellence and human connection are complementary strengths. By creating an environment where engineers and product managers can do their best work while maintaining fulfilling personal lives, Overloop has positioned itself for sustainable success.
"We are always honest with ourselves and our clients, keep things as simple as possible and see projects through to completion," says van Stiphout. In an industry focused on innovation, this straightforward approach to both technical work and company culture showcases Overloop's distinctive philosophy.
