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?
Doist’s mission is to inspire the workplace of the future by creating simple yet powerful productivity tools that promote a calmer, more balanced, more fulfilling…
TNTP is a national nonprofit that is inspired by the life-changing power of great teaching. We were founded in 1997 by teachers who believed that…
Trello is a visual collaboration tools that gives teams a shared perspective on projects. Trusted by millions, Trello’s system of cards, lists, and boards helps…
What does your virtual team do within the company?
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…
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…
Did you switch to remote or start out that way?
We started out as remote from day one.
We started out as a remote workplace.
Started out remote mostly. At the beginning it was myself, my co-founder and one employee (Hi Tom!). We were bootstrapping to the highest degree. We…
How important is remote work to your business model?
Our business model is only possible with remote work!
It’s the core of it. Hiring people from around the world allows us to find the best talent, diversity we might not see in just…
A remote business structure is critical to our business model, as it allows us to recruit the very best team possible—regardless of their physical location.…
What do you consider the biggest benefits of a remote workforce?
Happy employees, responsible employees, no commuting, and no money paid for rent.
Happiness. When you allow someone to work remotely they are trusted and valued. You also give them freedom to do things that are important in…
The ability to hire the best talent with no geographical boundaries. The efficiency, productivity, and loyalty that comes from giving professionals the room to build…
What were the main reasons to integrate remote work into your workforce?
More flexibility
As an Open source company we are already supported by the Ubuntu community that has a global reach. It made sense for us to have…
From our inception, Bright!Tax has always been an online tax preparation services provider, so remote work has always been a natural model for us.