{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Ramadan is always a spiritually enlightening and impactful month for Muslims around the world. But like many Muslim professionals who fast during the month, I generally feel some anxiety about the challenges I'll face going into it - particularly when it comes to balancing working full-time and making the most of the month on a spiritual level. Ramadan involves fasting from food and drink from sunrise until sunset. Muslims are also encouraged to participate in nighttime prayers and wake up early in the morning to eat before the fast begins. This typically leads to unusual sleep schedules and lower than normal energy levels during daytime hours. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Prior to working at Noyo, I worked at a company where all members of my department were expected to work a fixed 8-5 schedule. I commuted to and from the office on a daily basis and found Ramadan to be particularly challenging during this time. I reached out to my manager to discuss the potential for me to work through lunch and leave the office an hour early to avoid rush hour traffic. Although she was sympathetic to my cause, she wasn’t able to make exceptions based on my circumstances.  I resorted to squeezing in mid-day naps in my car to get me through. By the time I came home, I was exhausted and struggled to participate in the voluntary nighttime prayers that make Ramadan special. I was being tugged between the working schedule of the corporate world and the one I wanted to have as a practicing Muslim.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Although my previous experiences as a Muslim in professional settings have been challenging, they made me all the more grateful for how incredible Ramadan at Noyo has been. Ingrained in the company culture is a mindset of inclusivity that allowed myself and other Muslim teammates to feel empowered to fulfill our spiritual obligations while also bringing our best selves to work. Reminders were sent company-wide leading up to Ramadan, teams were encouraged to be considerate of their fasting colleagues, and Muslims on the team felt empowered to make the most of the month, however they saw fit. Armed with the fuel of an early morning coffee, I worked an adjusted schedule and began my work days right after sunrise. I then had the space to rest for a few hours before logging back on to support my team during our core working hours. This made all the difference in how efficient I was at work and in my personal life.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Noyo has also been immensely foundational in the creation of Moyos (Muslims at Noyo) — the first Employee Resource Group started at the company. It created a safe space for Muslim coworkers to support one another and share our lived experiences with our colleagues. The culmination of Ramadan is marked by a holiday at the end of the month called Eid. Moyos took this opportunity to distribute Ramadan and Eid treats to the company near the end of the month. It allowed the rest of the team to take part in a celebratory moment for Muslims and led to some fantastic pictures being shared on Slack as different members of the team started receiving their deliveries.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"2qTPM2WR5YVJWetUGz9dMZ","type":"Link","linkType":"Asset"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As I reflected on the ways that working at Noyo have been refreshing and impactful, it was the first time I realized that working during Ramadan doesn't have to be painful. There is a space for people to practice their beliefs and excel at their jobs — as long as we consciously create an environment that allows the two to occur simultaneously.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":"The best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Come bring your idea to life at Noyo! If you have talent, then you can succeed at Noyo. Check out our openings ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.noyo.com/careers"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"},{"type":"underline"}],"value":"here","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":".","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"}