Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, sent an email to his staff to let them know that the company will pay flat rates to staff in the US, UK and other countries, so they will be able to work from almost anywhere they want and they will not see their salary reduced if they move outside the metropolitan areas.
Faced with the new changes that have arisen as a result of the pandemic, Chesky announced the new approach that will be It is based on five key characteristics to allow employees to live and work anywhere:
1. Employees can work from home or from the office
“Each of us works best in his own way, and we give him the flexibility to make the right decision based on where he is most productive . The vast majority of you will have this flexibility,” the email states. Only a small number of roles will be required to be in the office or at a specific location to perform their primary job responsibilities.
two. Staff can move anywhere in the country they work in and their compensation will not change
Staff can move from San Francisco to Nashville, or from Paris to Lyon, whichever works best for them . “If you move, your compensation will not change. Starting in June, we will have single salary levels per country for both salary and equity. If your pay was set to a lower pay level based on location, you will receive a raise in June,” Chesky explained.
3. Collaborators will have the flexibility to travel and work around the world
Starting in September, Airbnb employees will be able to live and work in more than 170 countries up to 90 days per year in each location. The statement indicates that all employees will continue to need a permanent address for tax and payroll purposes.
4. Staff will meet regularly for team meetings and social events
“Instead of spending a set number of days together in the office, we are prioritizing meaningful in-person meetings that will take place at throughout the year. Since we are still in a pandemic, there will be limited outside sites at 2022, but the Ground Control team is planning some special social events so you still have opportunities to spend time together. ”, indicates the message.
5. Airbnb will continue to work in a highly coordinated manner
The company points out that to achieve the desired level of flexibility, they will need a broad structure and coordination, focused on their two main product launches each year: a launch in May and another in November. Collaboration sessions, offsites, social events and breaks will be planned in advance and designed around this schedule.
“I have always believed that you design the culture you want, or it will be designed for you. I’m excited about this new design and giving you the flexibility to live and work anywhere. I think it will unlock incredible creativity and innovation, and make working here really fun,” concluded Brian Chesky.
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