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’re a global services company that provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Each day, American…
We design and build software for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and well-funded startups. With a team of 50+ creatives, we have a…
We take on the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families by educating the public and mobilizing massive grassroots actions to: Bring the voices…
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…
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?
Born remote.
Yes, we were remote from the beginning, though not without the often face-to-face meetings to get us off the ground.
Yes, Canonical has always had a remote workforce.
How important is remote work to your business model?
Allowing remote work is an essential element of our ability to hire the very best people, regardless of where they happen to live, in order…
I believe remote work is core to our people and culture, which in turn is a large part of our business model to stay leaner…
I believe remote work is extremely important to our business model. We strive to meet our client’s needs and to build long-term meaningful relationships with…
What do you consider the biggest benefits of a remote workforce?
One of the biggest benefits of a remote team is being able to attract and retain top talent anywhere in the world. We have Chargify…
More efficient hiring process for both sides, the employer and potential employee. Additionally, we have the means to look for talented individuals outside the reach…
Without set work hours and a physical office, working remotely gives employees the freedom to complete their projects and achieve results on their own time.…
What were the main reasons to integrate remote work into your workforce?
We integrated remote work to best support our clients that are located throughout the United States and globally to provide a flexible environment for our…
As a digital company, at the outset we were natives hiring natives to use technology like this. It allowed us to scale up at a…
We began as a remote work environment right from the start of the company’s inception. Because the company was a small startup operation, for cost…
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