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?
We develop software for engineers and data analysts to rapidly find insights in process manufacturing data. Seeq software is currently being used in the Oil…
ThirdPath Institute provides coaching, training and workbooks to individuals and families looking for new and better ways to balance work and life. In addition, we…
Parse.ly partners with digital publishers to provide clear audience insights through an intuitive analytics platform. It is built specifically for teams producing and distributing online…
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.
CloudSource, the work at home division of Sutherland Global Services, employs customer service consultants from all 48 contiguous states to support industry leaders in the…
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 as remote.
Yes, we did start right away as remote.
We started as remote. I don’t see that ever changing.
How important is remote work to your business model?
It’s essential. We look for the best talent independent of location — that’s a key factor in delivering expertise and high-quality project results. It also…
Our business is highly dependent on it. Without remote employees we’d grow at a much slower rate.
Growing the team remotely has given us quite a few advantages. We get the best of the best in new hires thanks to a completely…
What do you consider the biggest benefits of a remote workforce?
The implied foundation of trust. We give our team the autonomy to figure out how they can do their best work. This can only happen…
There are so many benefits that mean something different to each individual. Here are a few we see and hear about frequently at BELAY: Flexibility…
The freedom. This is what I, as well as my colleagues, believe. The mother/father who takes off to spend more time with her/his kids, the…
What were the main reasons to integrate remote work into your workforce?
We are nontraditional in just about every way. It was kind of a no-brainer. We expect a tremendous amount of productivity but if you are…
The founders have never worked in an office, so it was a natural thing to do. What strengthens the decision is that people usually love…
It stems from the founder’s vision of building a company where people are autonomous and take ownership of their work. The acquisition of talent should…