Airbnb Will Allow Workers to Go Fully Remote Permanently

Airbnb Follows Where the World Is Going Short-term rental giant Airbnb on Thursday night announced it will be allowing its workforce to work from anywhere, remote or in an office, without changing their pay if they move within the same country. In what CEO Brian Chesky calls "Live and Work Anywhere," he said: "In the last two years, we navigated the pandemic, rebuilt the company from the ground up, went public, upgraded our entire service, and reported record earnings, all while working remotely. It’s clear that flexibility works for Airbnb. "But this introduces a tension. "Airbnb is in the business of human connection above all else, and we believe that the most meaningful connections happen in person. Zoom is great for maintaining relationships, but it’s not the best way to deepen them. Additionally, some creative work and collaboration is best done when you’re in the same room. I’d like working at Airbnb to feel like you’re working at one of the most creative places on Earth, and this will only happen with some in-person collaboration time." ... "To recap, here’s our design for living and working anywhere: You can work from home or the office You can move anywhere in the country you work in and your compensation won’t change You have the flexibility to travel and work around the world We’ll meet up regularly for gatherings We’ll continue to work in a highly coordinated way."

Chesky added: "Today, 20+ countries offer remote work visas, and more are in the works. While working from different locations isn’t possible for everyone, I hope everyone can benefit from this flexibility when the time is right."

Which Brings Us To This — Remote Work Visas Gain Traction Across the Caribbean The government of Barbados has commissioned a digital marketing agency to