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Discover the Latest Research & Insights in Remote Work Policies
We’ve gathered a comprehensive collection of resources to help organisations implement, optimise, and future-proof their Work From Anywhere (WFA) policies.
These benchmark reports and guides highlight best practices, compliance challenges, and industry trends shaping the future of global remote work policies.
Work From Anywhere Policies: What Leading Companies Are Doing
We go deep researching the nuances and specifics behind some of the leading companies embracing remote work. Many of the world’s most innovative companies have embraced Work From Anywhere policies. Here’s how some industry leaders are implementing remote work:
✅ Google – Allows remote work for employees in eligible locations, with special focus on tax and compliance.
✅ Nvidia – Implements a hybrid-first approach while allowing fully remote roles in eligible locations, aligning flexibility with business needs.
✅ Microsoft – Offers employees the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time by default, with further flexibility based on manager approval.
✅ Revolut – Offers a ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy for up to 60 days per year globally.
✅ Airbnb – Announced its “Live and Work Anywhere” program, allowing employees to relocate and work remotely long-term.
✅ Spotify – Launched a ‘Work from Anywhere’ model, allowing employees to choose their preferred working setup.
✅ Pinterest – Embraced remote work as part of their diversity and inclusion strategy, supporting work flexibility across locations.
✅ Atlassian – Their ‘Team Anywhere’ project – a bold, data-backed, human-first remote work policy that’s now their default operating model.
And what are you competitors doing to attract talent? One way of finding out is by taking a sneaky peek at Flexa Careers – it’s where smart talent go to find remote-friendly companies.
What Shopify’s Remote Setup Really Looks Like
Forget the RTO tug-of-war. Discover how Dropbox’s Virtual First model sparked a 126% surge in talent and created the ultimate 2026 playbook for asynchronous success.
Accenture Remote Work Policy: What Smart Work Anywhere Reveals
Forget the RTO tug-of-war. Discover how Dropbox’s Virtual First model sparked a 126% surge in talent and created the ultimate 2026 playbook for asynchronous success.
IBM’s Remote Work Policy: What It Signals About the Next Phase of Hybrid Work
Forget the RTO tug-of-war. Discover how Dropbox’s Virtual First model sparked a 126% surge in talent and created the ultimate 2026 playbook for asynchronous success.
Success from Anywhere: Why Salesforce is the Blueprint for the Hybrid Era
Forget the RTO tug-of-war. Discover how Dropbox’s Virtual First model sparked a 126% surge in talent and created the ultimate 2026 playbook for asynchronous success.
Why Dropbox’s Virtual First Model is a Masterclass in Remote Work
Forget the RTO tug-of-war. Discover how Dropbox’s Virtual First model sparked a 126% surge in talent and created the ultimate 2026 playbook for asynchronous success.
Inside BCD Travel’s 60-Day ‘Work from Anywhere’ Revolution
Imagine logging into work from a beach in Bali or a café in Paris, with your employer’s full blessing. For employees at BCD Travel, this
Work From Anywhere in the Federal Government: Evolving Policies and Debates
Few issues have split Washington quite like the debate over where federal employees should work. Since the pandemic forced agencies to adopt mass telework in
Cisco’s Trust-Based “Work from Anywhere” Approach
Imagine taking your job with you to a beachside cabana or your grandparents’ hometown abroad for a month. Cisco’s approach to remote work makes this
Netflix’s Hybrid-By-Choice Model Explained
Ever wondered if you could work for Netflix from anywhere (perhaps a beach or your hometown) in 2025? Given Netflix’s famous “no rules” culture, many
Can You Work From Anywhere at Apple in 2025?
How flexible is Apple really when it comes to remote work? Can employees work from anywhere, or are there strict limits? Do you need to
Inside Meta’s Remote Work Rules
Remote work has been a hot topic at Meta ever since the pandemic forced the company to rethink how its global teams operate. Over the
OpenAI’s Work-From-Anywhere Policy (2025)
OpenAI’s Work From Anywhere Policy: Summary OpenAI is not a true Work From Anywhere employer. By 2025, the company had settled into a structured hybrid
Amazon’s RTO Push: Culture-Driven or Control-Driven?
Amazon’s Work From Anywhere Policy: Summary Amazon’s approach to remote work has undergone one of the most significant reversals among large global employers, moving from
AI meets WFA in Mercado Libre: Using AI in rewards to reduce attrition from 14% to 4%
By combining AI-powered workforce insights with structured flexibility, Mercado Libre turned Work From Anywhere into a powerful retention strategy without raising salaries. Often referred to
Is the Office Objection Overruled? WFA in the Legal World
Imagine a world where a lawyer can draft a brief from a beach or negotiate a deal from a mountain cabin. In the legal industry,
Inside Atlassian’s ‘Team Anywhere’: A Work From Anywhere Playbook
Atlassian’s Work From Anywhere Policy: Summary Few companies have embedded Work From Anywhere as deeply into their operating model as Atlassian. Rather than treating flexibility
NVIDIA’s Work From Anywhere Strategy
When it comes to remote work, companies are all over the place. Some have gone all-in on hybrid models, others are rolling out strict return-to-office
Microsoft’s Flexible Work Model: A Blueprint for the Future of Work
In today’s work from anywhere deep dive, we’re going to take a look at Microsoft. Microsoft is one of the most well-known technology companies with
Google’s Work From Anywhere Program: Flexibility Meets Stricter Office Requirements
Google, once hailed as a trailblazer in workplace flexibility, is navigating a complex shift in its approach to remote and hybrid work. From early pandemic-era
Revolut’s Work From Anywhere Programme: Balancing Flexibility and In-Person Engagement
In today’s work from anywhere deep dive, we’re going to take a look at Revolut, a fast-growing fintech company with over $2bn+ of sales over
Pinterest’s PinFlex Work From Anywhere Model: Reimagining the Modern Workplace
In today’s article, we’re going to do a deep dive on Pinterest’s work from anywhere policy. Pinterest is redefining productivity, collaboration, and engagement with its
Workations In Action: Deep Dive on Airbnb’s WFA Policy
In today’s article we’re going to take a deep dive look at Airbnb’s Live & Work Anywhere program, its early goals, the roll-out and overall
Spotify’s Work From Anywhere Policy: Lessons Learned
Explore Spotify’s Work From Anywhere Success: Learn lessons from their remote work policy, driving a 15% attrition drop and increase in diversity and inclusion.
Work From Anywhere Jobs: The Companies Allowing Work From Anywhere
A high level look at a list of companies that offer international work from anywhere jobs.
They are leading the pack in embracing remote work by offering greater flexibility and freedoms to their employees in an effort to retain and attract the best talent.
Benchmarking Your Competitors
One of the biggest benefits of Work From Anywhere policies is the ability to attract and retain top talent. Companies offering flexible remote work options are seeing higher engagement and job applications compared to those with rigid office mandates.
Flexible remote work and workations is now the third most sought after employee benefit after salaries and pension.
📌 Discover how top employers are using WFA to attract talent:
👉 Flexa Careers – Find the best remote-friendly companies
Check out our Spotify work from anywhere policy blog where we discuss how Spotify reduced their attrition rate by 15% upon launching their remote work policy.
Join our monthly Work From Anywhere Think Tank – a confidential, open forum where Global Mobility and HR professionals can ask questions, share insights, and discuss challenges in managing remote work policies.
Hosted under Chatham House Rules, this is your chance to connect with peers, explore real-world lessons learned, and gain exclusive insights into the latest WFA trends and benchmarks. Register your interest today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of remote work! Sign up now 🚀
What Our Think Tankers Think...
Work From Anywhere White Paper
Corporation tax is the #1 risk of remote work.
The Work From Anywhere White Paper is a deep dive into the realities of international remote work. Key findings include:
✅ 54% of companies surveyed already offer Work From Anywhere policies.
✅ 61% do not use pre-trip compliance technology, increasing risk exposure.
✅ Permanent Establishment, visa & immigration, and data security are the top compliance concerns.
✅ 94% of respondents believe WFA will have a lasting impact on their industry in the next 10 years.
This paper provides practical strategies for risk mitigation, compliance, and operationalising a global remote work framework.
Work From Anywhere Policy Builder
Building a Work From Anywhere policy doesn’t have to be complicated. This plug-and-play template helps companies establish clear guidelines on:
✅ Eligibility – Who can work remotely and for how long?
✅ Compliance – How to navigate tax, legal, and immigration risks?
✅ Risk Appetite – Should you allow executives, sales teams, or IP-sensitive roles to work abroad?
✅ Country Risk Framework – How to categorise locations between low and high risk.
With insights from 110+ companies employing 1.7M people, this builder is designed to help companies operationalise WFA at scale.
Ultimate Guide To Remote Work
👉 Access the Ultimate Guide to Remote Work
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work brings together everything HR, Mobility, and Payroll teams need to design a compliant, scalable Work From Anywhere program.
✅ Strategic Frameworks – Learn how leading employers build global remote work strategies that balance flexibility and control.
✅ Compliance Insights – Understand key risks across tax, payroll, immigration, and data protection.
✅ Industry Guidance – See how remote work differs across Tech, Finance, Healthcare, Legal, and more.
✅ ROI and Benchmarking – Measure retention, cost savings, and performance impact.
✅ Implementation Roadmap – Follow a 12-week plan to launch and refine your policy.
With insights from over 110 companies employing 1.7 million people, this guide helps you turn remote work into a lasting competitive advantage.
Mercer's 2023 International Remote Working & Virtual Assignments Survey
This landmark study examines how organisations worldwide are adapting to international remote work. Highlights include:
✅ 80% of companies expect an increase in remote work requests post-pandemic.
✅ 45% have adopted new tax compliance measures to manage remote work risks.
✅ Salary adjustments & benefits policies for remote employees remain key challenges.
Mercer’s report provides invaluable data to benchmark your organisation’s remote work policies against global trends.
Mercer's 2024 Flexible Mobility Policies Survey
The 2024 edition focuses on how flexibility in mobility policies can attract and retain top talent. Insights include:
✅ 96% of companies do not measure the ROI of international remote work.
✅ Hybrid and flexible work models are becoming the norm across industries.
✅ HR & Global Mobility leaders are redefining policies to balance compliance with employee flexibility.
✅ Remote work allowances & relocation benefits are evolving to meet workforce demands.
This survey is a must-read for organisations looking to build a sustainable, competitive WFA strategy.
How Mature is Your WFA Strategy?
Take our quick Work From Anywhere Maturity Calculator to find out where your company stands. Just answer a few simple questions – and we’ll show you how your current approach stacks up, from policy and compliance to strategy and impact. Whether you’re just starting out or leading the pack, we’ll highlight where you shine and where there’s room to grow.
Work From Anywhere ROI Metrics
Low WFA Maturity - Where to Start?
ROI Metric
How to Measure
% Job Offers Rejected
(due to lack of WFA policy)
Track % of declined offers where WFA cited as a reason (via Talent Acquisition team feedback or candidate exit survey)
Number of Job Applications per Role
Track volume of applicants per role before/after WFA programme introduction
% Acceptance Rate of Offers
Track % of accepted offers and correlate with presence of WFA policy
% Increase in Offer Acceptance Rate Post-WFA Launch
Compare offer acceptance rates before and after WFA programme introduction
Brand Sentiment Analysis on Social Media Regarding WFA
Use social listening tools to assess positive/negative mentions
Global Diversity Improvement
Compare pre- and post-WFA launch diversity in hires by geography
Talent Pool Expansion
Count applicant country/location diversity pre- and post-WFA
Employee Satisfaction With WFA Policy
Survey employees to ask how satisfied they are with the current WFA policy
Track Tax Advisor Costs
Track tax advisory fees for WFA requests (regardless of whether you use or do not use technology)
Compliance Penalties
Track compliance penalties by amount and by employee, country and reason code (e.g. social security, employment law, payroll tax, etc.)
Medium WFA Maturity - Building Momentum
ROI Metric
How to Measure
Average Time to Fill Roles
(WFA-enabled vs not)
Track time-to-fill metrics for WFA roles vs others
Conversion Rate from Careers Page View to Application
(WFA vs Non-WFA roles)
Track click-to-apply conversion by job type
Employee Engagement (WFA employees vs others)
Compare engagement metrics for WFA vs non-WFA employees (e.g. in an annual survey)
Pre vs Post Trip Engagement / Commitment
Survey employees before and after WFA trip to assess impact on engagement and commitment to the company
Engagement Survey Uplift Post-WFA Trip
Pulse survey before and after a workation
Participation in Pulse Surveys by WFA Employees
Compare response rates in engagement surveys
Employee Attrition
(due to lack of WFA policy)
Exit interviews or pulse surveys – identify how often WFA policy cited in attrition
Internal Mobility Uptake
(WFA roles vs non-WFA)
Track number of internal hires into WFA-enabled roles
Reduction in ‘Intent to Leave’ Responses in Exit Surveys
Correlate exit data with WFA access
Compliance Penalties
Track compliance penalties by amount and by employee, country and reason code (e.g. social security, employment law, payroll tax, etc.)
High WFA Maturity - Excelling at Remote Work
ROI Metric
How to Measure
Sourcing Channel Effectiveness with WFA Highlighted
A/B test job ads with/without WFA mention; track conversion
Number of Internal Referrals for WFA Roles
Track employee referral data by job type
WFA as a Stated Reason in Positive Glassdoor Reviews
Text analysis of review content
Employee Satisfaction (WFA employees vs others)
Compare satisfaction scores (e.g. pulse surveys) for those who used WFA vs those who didn’t
Change in Employer Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
Measure eNPS among WFA-enabled employees vs non-WFA
Performance Ratings of WFA Employees vs Non-WFA Employees
Compare average performance scores across cohorts
% of Employees Willing to Recommend Company Because of WFA Policy
Pulse survey question specific to WFA policy value
Learning & Development Participation of WFA Employees
Track L&D course participation by location/work model
Manager Satisfaction with WFA Policy Rollout
Survey managers on ease of use and effectiveness
Career Progression Rate of WFA Employees vs Non-WFA
Compare promotion rates of WFA and non-WFA employees
Time Savings (via WFA Technology)
Estimate time saved in processes automated by WFA technolog
$$$ Savings (via WFA Technology)
Quantify financial savings from reduced advisory/admin workload by using WFA technology
Cost per Hire Comparison (Local vs WFA-enabled roles)
Calculate cost per hire by job type and location
Average Time to Deal with a WFA Request
Track time between WFA request submission and resolution
Admin Time Saved Through WFA Technology
Estimate time spent manually vs post-automation
Reduction in Escalations to Compliance/Legal Teams
Track number of WFA queries requiring escalation
Reduction in Real Estate Footprint Due to WFA
Compare office space usage pre- and post-WFA
Calculate Cost Per Office Visit
Work with global real estate team to calculate a theoretical cost per visit. Multiple this by the average days in office. Then multiply this by the total WFA weeks approved for all employees in a given year. This then represents the theoretical office cost savings related to WFA.
Automation Rate of WFA Workflows
Track % of WFA requests fully automated
Self-Service Completion Rate of WFA Risk Assessments
Track number completed without global mobility team involvement
% of Cases Resolved Without Manual Tax/Legal Review
Track % of requests resolved without expert review
Number of Tickets Closed in Under 48 Hours
Track resolution speed of WFA-related support cases
Number of Hours Saved by Mobility Teams on WFA Cases
Estimate hours based on reduced manual intervention
Time from WFA Request to Decision
Track time elapsed from request to final decision
% of WFA Cases Not Requiring Escalation to Senior Stakeholders
Track escalation frequency over time
Drop in Employee Relocation Costs Due to WFA
Track relocation support costs pre/post policy
% of WFA Cases With No Tech/Systemic Errors
Track % of cases processed without IT/system issues
Compliance Cost Avoidance (Admin, Tech, Penalties/Fines)
Track costs and penalty avoidance from non-compliance risk reduction
Decrease in Complaints Related to WFA Process Delays
Monitor complaint channels and keywords
Number of WFA Trips Blocked Due to Risk Flags
Track frequency of high-risk destinations blocked
Average Compliance Risk Score per WFA Request
Assign and track score via risk engine
Number of WFA Cases with PE Risk Avoided
Count WFA trips that would have triggered PE risk
Number of Tax Penalties Avoided via Pre-Trip Risk Assessment
Track estimated exposure avoided
% of WFA Employees with Active A1/COC Coverage
Track social security certificates obtained
Legal Entity Exposure Audited Annually Due to WFA
Track audit triggers from cross-border presence
Regulatory Violation Rate Related to WFA
Track any violations tied to remote work
% of Employees Staying Within Approved WFA Time Limits
Track trip durations and flag overruns
Number of Incidents Flagged by Payroll or Legal Post-WFA Trip
Track WFA-related compliance incidents
% of WFA Requests Following Compliance Workflow Without Manual Intervention
Measure % of compliant journeys without touchpoints
Query Resolution Time
Measure avg time for mobility/compliance teams to resolve WFA queries
Volume of Repeat Questions About WFA Policy
Measure # of repeated FAQs and track drop-off
Track WFA Trips by Reason Codes
Get employees to use reason codes for WFA requests (e.g. Family visit, personal travel, life event, wellbeing, other) and analyse reason codes to provide deeper insights into why WFA is requested