Companies that have adopted the “work from anywhere” system

Companies that have adopted the “work from anywhere” system

The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed our way of life, from the way we interact with others to how we conduct business. One of the biggest and potentially longest-lasting impacts is the ability to work from anywhere. While the world was shut down and everyone was confined to their homes, companies realized that productivity can stay the same or even increase when people get the opportunity to work from wherever they want.

Some companies are permanently adopting the work from anywhere system as employees push for things to stay remote. If their current companies will not allow this, there are plenty of companies that will, so many are switching companies or careers. Here are five companies that are embracing the work from anywhere system.

Airbnb

Airbnb is beginning to partner with tourism boards around the world offering remote workers and digital nomads a one-stop-shop where they can find accommodation and visas for different countries. Their new initiative “Live and Work Anywhere” helps connect remote workers with accommodation and visas in different countries making it easier for people to move around the world while continuing to world their jobs. Airbnb has generally positioned themselves as a vacation rental marketplace, but they are taking advantage of the rise in remote work to appeal to another demographic, digital nomads.

They are continuing to seek partners such as governments, destination marketing organizations and relevant non-profits around the world to build out their program to offer the widest range of options for those wanting to use the program. Each destination will have a landing page on Airbnb where you can find everything you need to go and work remotely from that country. They’ve already started uploading caribbean destinations which you can find here.

Spotify

Spotify is now allowing employees to work from home or any of their offices in 43 cities around the world. You can work from anywhere as long as you are in the same region as where your role is based for timezone purposes. You will need to make sure you have adequate visas and documentation, but the idea is that you can work from wherever you work best, no matter the city or specific location. If you choose to work from home, Spotify will provide you with the equipment suitable for your role so you can maintain the same productivity you had in the office.

Work From Anywhere at Spotify is a great initiative that gives people the autonomy and flexibility to work where they want. Although you cannot move across the world just yet, you can live where it makes the most sense for you, your job, and your desired lifestyle.