We don't require the trial period - it is offered as an option - we're not going to jeopardize a good candidate if they can't do a trial period. Everyone we ha

We don't require the trial period - it is offered as an option - we're not going to jeopardize a good candidate if they can't do a trial period. Everyone we have offered the option has taken it, and they're usually pretty enthusiastic about it vs traditional interview process. We're working with them a lot during the trial period, and after if they get hired - lots of opportunity to find out how they're doing, and so far no negative feedback. At the point where we move to the trial, we don't usually know age (because we haven't even seen the candidate) or family status. From what I've picked up, it's a mix of ages (usually a bit older - we've found some experience is necessary to be successful as remote-only), and mix of single, married, and families. For those who have ended up hired - I think most are parents with younger families. Other than the trial period, nobody usually works nights or weekends.