Where is the office nowadays? Airbnb Says wherever you call home

Airbnb’s Flexible New Policy

Airbnb’s policy is a reflection of the values that they have always held for their customers. Allowing an individual to work or live from anywhere gives the flexibility to travel anywhere.

Airbnb is still planning quarterly social events and meetups, but they’re putting a greater emphasis on meaningful in-person meetings. They are also looking to increase diversity in the company.

Brian Chesky’s CEO wrote a Letter to the employees.

We would have a major disadvantage if we restricted our talent pool to the commuter radius of our offices. The best people are not concentrated in a single area but live all over. By recruiting from diverse communities, we can become a more varied company .”

Airbnb is a leader in remote working because it combines flexibility for employees with its diversity initiative.

The Good, The Bad, and The Art Of Discipline

The good– When you look at the benefits of remote working, two factors stand out above all else: time and flexibility.

No leader or manager is hovering over your shoulder to ensure that the work gets done. There are only belief and confidence in it. In this bridge, employers show their good faith and trust by allowing employees to set their schedules.

A sense of empowerment can be gained by employees who feel more trusted and flexible. According to a report by the ADP Research Institute, 67% of employees say that they feel empowered to take advantage of flexible working arrangements in their company, compared to 26% prior to the pandemic.

If you need to leave work for an event outside of your job, like a doctor’s appointment, your child’s sporting event, or anything else that makes you drop everything, you are more likely to rearrange your schedule so that you can still get the work done. It is a concept that balances time and flexibility by establishing mutual trust.

The Bad– Remote work can also struggle to maintain the same culture as an office environment, as water cooler chats are not available. Zoom calls and Slack messages are not the same thing as in-person interactions.

It becomes harder to share the same repertoire with colleagues and coworkers. How can we relieve this feeling?

We can be more proactive with our communication by seeking out casual conversations or business-related ones. Although it may not be as effective as face-to-face communication, in an increasingly remote world, it can help relieve loneliness.

The Art Of Discipline As we are the ones who set our schedules, it is important to develop discipline. There are many distractions in the remote workspace, so it is important to have accountability measures built into the daily routine.

It can also be tiring to spend all day in a room with just a computer. It’s important to create a schedule that balances work tasks and breaks, such as going outside for a fresh breath of air.

Flexible thinking is worth its weight in gold

Flexibility is the new king in the new cyberwork era.

A recent Slack survey found that 72% of employees prefer flexible work models to returning to the office full-time. In addition, 30% of respondents said they were more productive and engaged at home.

Many people are beginning to understand the value of working remotely. Some people may want to go back to work, but others find that working remotely allows them to achieve the best balance between their personal and professional lives.

People are starting to prioritize the ability to leave their desks and care for their child or to go outside to walk their dog, which is something they could not do so easily from an office.

According to the WFH Research Project, people value flexibility more than a 10% salary increase.

Time is a commodity that people will pay for.

Rock Content’s flexible workspace

In 2020, Rock Content will shift from an office-first to a remote-first organization. We’ll have hundreds of Rockers, as we call our coworkers! Rock Content will be a remote-first organization by 2020, with hundreds of Rockers (the way we call all coworkers!)

Rock content made its decision based on the assumption that people are “globally integrated” and the future of employment is distant.

Rock content Employees receive the structure and support they need to work from home through a welcoming package. At first glance, the package makes them feel as if they are already rock stars in a company that has been rocking out the content marketing world.

The company has a flexible work approach, so employees can choose their hours and receive a remote work allowance.

Rock Content, as a startup with a collaborative, people-driven culture, is always looking for ways to improve its practices and engage employees around the globe. The Rockers follow a regular ritual to stay connected with their team and each other through virtual events and other channels such as Slack.

Rocking the Culture of Remote Work

…..rocked for me! It’s been six months since my remote work journey began.

I decided to donate my corporate wardrobe in favor of more sustainable clothing. Clothing from brands such as Patagonia TenTree and Park Project that actively promote environmental sustainability.

By not driving during rush hour, I am contributing to carbon neutrality. On most days, I can turn off all my lights and devices that use energy in my house and work in the sunshine. One of the things I love about Rock Content’s remote culture is the freedom to protect what I’m most passionate about the outdoors.

It’s easy to imagine that the commute between my home in Chattanooga and any Rock global office would be a long one. Rock Content is a leader in business communication.

I’ve grown to know people in and out of my team thanks to our digital network. I am constantly encouraged to connect and seek out knowledge. The exposure to cross-cultural expertise in the internal networking of a global company is invaluable.

Slack provides an encyclopedia of information that is available at any time.

I believe that the future, despite the need due to pandemics, is distant. Remote work has given me satisfaction in terms of the environmental impact, diversity, inclusion, freedom, and happiness.

I hope that one day, others will be able to see the benefits of this new culture as they are at Rock Content and Airbnb.