Last weekend we brought the entire Joss team together for our annual Jossie Jolly. This year we travelled to Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk for a 3 day trip – and we think it was the best one yet!

This year felt truly special because it brought together our entire team, with colleagues flying in from across the US. As a growing global business, it’s rare that we’re all in the same place at the same time. The Jolly gives us space to step out of the day‑to‑day and focus on connecting with each other, the business and with what matters as we continue to grow.   

Why we do it

At Joss, culture isn’t something we treat as a side project. Our values aren’t just words on a wall; it shows up in how decisions are made, how people work together, and how consistently we show up for our candidates and clients. Bringing everyone together in person plays an important role in maintaining that alignment. 

Our CEO and Founder, Sivan, reflected on the weekend: 

Every year I come away from this weekend feeling genuinely proud of what we’ve built, and last weekend was no exception. I started Joss with a simple belief – that being yourself at work really matters. Seeing our whole global team together, relaxed and completely themselves, was a real pinch-me moment. We’ll always hold on to and celebrate what it means to be authentic and human, and will continue to protect it as we grow.

We spent three days enjoying loads of informal moments together, from conversations over delicious meals to getting competitive on a scavenger hunt, strengthening relationships across the business. 

Alicia Riggio, who joined Joss a month before, says: 

The Jossie Jolly was an even greater experience than I could have imagined. As a newer member of the company, having the opportunity to meet not only my immediate team but colleagues across the entire organization was truly invaluable. Not only did we have genuine fun, but we were also able to visibly see the values Joss upholds reflected in every individual and activity. It gave the U.S. team the chance to connect both professionally and personally with our counterparts and to share an unforgettable experience together! 

Recognising the whole team

The Jossie Jolly has always been about everyone. Traditionally, events like these are rewards for top-performers, but we’ve never operated like that at Joss. Our annual Jolly will always be about bringing everyone together and celebrating success as a collective.   

Jesse Hartshorne, Senior Talent & Development Manager, comments: 

The Jossie Jolly is one of the most deliberate investments we make in our culture. It brings our global offices together, building trust across teams, and creates the kind of shared experiences that translate into better collaboration all year round. The magic of the Jossie Jolly is the balance, shared moments as a business, and loads of free time to actually connect. That’s where the relationships (and the culture) really get built.

Looking ahead

We left the weekend well fed, watered and with more meaningful relationships with colleagues, old and new. It’s a core part of our culture and one we’ll always prioritise as the business evolves. Here’s to the next one!