Why Remote
140 companies answer 6 questions
Choosing to take your company remote is not an easy decision. In our Why Remote section, we ask leading remote companies why and how they made the jump to remote. Here you'll gain insight from companies that were remote from day one as well as tips from companies that made the switch gradually over many months or even years.
What does your remote-friendly company do?
DataStax delivers Apache Cassandra™ in a database platform purpose-built for the performance and availability demands for IoT, Web and mobile applications. This gives enterprises a…
We build help desk software that makes it easy for teams to manage customer support emails together.
Greenback specializes in the preparation of US expat tax returns for Americans living overseas. We offer a full range of expat tax services for US…
What does your virtual team do within the company?
Ensures we attract the best talent and retain it through meaningful and effective company programs and a positive culture.
Our combined human resources and recruiting team helps identify talent around the globe for our corporate, full-time openings, as well as the numerous independent contractor…
World Service is the American Express global servicing network that delivers a unique Relationship Care® service experience. We focus on turning every customer interaction into…
Did you switch to remote or start out that way?
We started remote.
We are remote natives. We started our business with very limited investment dollars, zero job seekers, and zero business clients. Remote was the way to…
Lullabot began as a fully distributed company from day one.
How important is remote work to your business model?
It’s critical. Flexible work options reduce our impact on the planet, create happy and more productive team members, and help Dell win by attracting and…
Remote work is a cornerstone of Skillcrush’s business because it provides the flexibility and fulfillment that both our students and employees value most. Many of…
It is critical, and we see its impact primarily in two areas. First, we can source the right talent from anywhere in the nation; we…
What do you consider the biggest benefits of a remote workforce?
Being able to hire people from all walks of life and from all over the world definitely brings a worldly balance to the team and…
The flexibility that it affords is key. I’m a big proponent of efficiency and I know that not having to commute to an office gives…
The primary benefit of a remote workforce is freedom to find the best team members regardless of location.
What were the main reasons to integrate remote work into your workforce?
I built the business out of a desire to support my family while maintaining the flexibility to live wherever I wanted and live a balanced…
More Productive Work/ Home Balance Save on Travel Time & Money Comfortable Work Environment Give the savings that gets incurred from office space overheads back…
Remote work is part of our core beliefs and the foundation of what we built our company upon. We value the freedom and flexibility that…