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42 Hot remote job opportunities, Spotify HR chief says remote staff "aren’t children" & other CEOs say "Hell no to RTO"
(🔥 Hot job listings at the bottom)
Just when I thought the whole return-to-office debate was going to finally simmer down a notch, it didn't...
On the heels of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's tone-deaf RTO mandate starting at the beginning of the year, the entire world of skill workers have been waiting on baited breath to see how smaller companies would respond.
These CEOs of smaller companies sure as hell want to do the same thing, but they don't want to cut their nose off to spite their face.
They're likely going to keep a close eye on how things turn out for the likes of Amazon, Dell, Zoom and other larger organizations to gauge how significant the fallout would be for their company.
The initial response from impacted employees has been TERRIBLE. Surprise, surprise.
73% of impacted Amazon employees say they are considering looking for another job. (I can vouch for that - a whopping 26% of my profile viewers since I started posting remote jobs are now current Amazon employees!)
One employee stated:
“My morale for this job is gone, gonna totally check out till PIP.”
And then we have Dell, who is looking more and more like a comic book supervillain twirling their executive mustaches with a shocking two day notice to return back to the office full-time, leaving parents scrambling to find last-minute childcare.
Not a good look.
Some CEOs aren't buying in
Some CEOs are preempting the entire conversation with an emphatic 'hell no!' to even considering the potential for RTO.
CEO Mike Landau of ParkMyFleet said:
"As an employee who joined a company as a remote worker, it would feel like a bait-and-switch move if the CEO then decided to change the remote work policy. I would find that very disconcerting."
See his LinkedIn post below:
And then we have the biggest shocker: Spotify taking a hard line against RTO. Spotify's chief human resources officer Katarina Berg said:
"You can’t spend a lot of time hiring grownups and then treat them like children. Work is not a place you come to, it’s something you do."
A lot of people (including myself) agree with this sentiment.
It's possible that these forward-thinking companies aren't tethered to long-term commercial leases. Or they don't have the old-school C-suite and middle managers pressing for their fix of "executive nostalgia." Or, they truly are thinking strategically and looking at widely available data.
A lot of data says RTO is a bad idea for employees and employers
It's still shocking to a lot of people that the likely negative consequences of RTO mandates isn't obvious common sense, but here we are.
A McKinsey study showed that 38% of women with children will either leave the workforce entirely, or be forced to reduce their hours. That's really not good. A study by Upwork showed that 63% of C-suite leaders whose companies implemented return-to-office mandates say the policy has led a disproportionate number of women to quit.
A Gartner survey showed that high performers are the most likely to quit when companies implement RTO mandates. Because, duh.
A study by Harvard shows that employee surveillance tracking results in resentment and a decline in performance.
Great Place to Work's data shows that RTO mandates cause "resenteeism", resulting in a "mail-it-in" type of attitude.
Lastly, and this is probably the least surprising, Global Workforce Insights reports that RTO policies make it harder to recruit. Obviously.
What are your thoughts on RTO policies? Are you being impacted? Do you have strong feelings like me? Leave your opinion in the comments!
And finally, here's the hot remote jobs of the week:
The remote jobs of the week 👇
Highlight
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Highlight is an in-home product testing platform that streamlines everything from recruitment to data collection. It efficiently manages the logistics of getting your product to target customers, whether they are cat-owning millennials or women over 50 in California with oily skin seeking retinol.
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🏝️ Remote work policy
“Highlight offers generous PTO / sick leave with a flexible, remote work-from-home culture. We'll get you set up with the tools and resources you need for successful work.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Supra
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
SupraOracles is on a mission to extend blockchain networks and smart contracts to address environmental challenges, enhance supply chains, and combat poverty through DeFi. They're thrilled to assemble a dedicated team and community that will shape the future of financial infrastructure.
📊 BeachScore Live
🏝️ Remote work policy
“You will enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote environment with adaptable working hours, enabling you to work from anywhere globally.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Remofirst
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Remofirst is an all-in-one platform acting as an Employer of Record (EoR) and compliance answer for international teams. It allows businesses to recruit remote staff worldwide instantly, with competitive rates and same-day setup in 180+ countries.
📊 BeachScore Live
🏝️ Remote work policy
“Whether you’re in the midst of the hustle and bustle of New York City, the vibrant hubs of Europe, the fast-paced cities of Asia, or the picturesque landscapes of South America, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented diverse, and ambitious group of professionals who share a common goal: breaking down the barriers to accessing talent, and making economic opportunities more accessible.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Cobbleweb
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Cobbleweb is a web development agency defined by its people. Real people stitched together by a passion for overcoming the complex challenges faced by startups and forward-thinking companies. They're devoted to building digital products that will shape behavior and change the lives of millions.
📊 BeachScore Live
🏝️ Remote work policy
“Our remote-based team of subject experts collaborate closely across six time zones to give our clients the best opportunities for success.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Scroll.io
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Scroll.io is like a game-changer for quick and cheap transactions, all while keeping things super secure on the Ethereum network. They're totally killing it in the Web3/Crypto scene, making user experiences even better with their top-notch blockchain tricks.
📊 BeachScore Live
Top 50% of all work-from-anywhere companies
🏝️ Remote work policy
“Scroll has a remote-first work culture, our staff base is globally distributed and we are location agnostic. We make hiring decisions based on talent, culture fit and role suitability.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Mural
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Mural is the visual work platform that’s the home base for planning, meeting, and working, all in one. They're trusted by 95% of the Fortune 100, including innovative teams at IBM, Intuit, Microsoft, GitLab, Steelcase, Thoughtworks, and Atlassian. With Mural, there'll be faster progress, better ideas, happier teams, and more consistently excellent results.
📊 BeachScore Live
🏝️ Remote work policy
“We practice what we preach, and it's why our remote team has been thriving for more than a decade. Using Mural, we collaborate seamlessly from all over the world, which lets us hire the best people, no matter where they are.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Sana
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Sana is all about revolutionizing healthcare to make it clear, within reach, and cost-effective for everyone. Starting with a focus on improving health plans for small businesses, they aim to bring about positive change in the healthcare landscape.
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Top 30% of all work-from-anywhere companies
🏝️ Remote work policy
“Sana operates as a remote-first company, embracing a flexible work environment that supports various lifestyles, from parents to digital nomads…”In their words · from the Atlas
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Double Dot Media
🔎 What they do Live from the Atlas
Doubledot Media, originating in New Zealand, caters to over a million clients worldwide with their acclaimed online media solutions. Renowned for their rapid revenue growth, Doubledot delivers exceptional services that propel success for businesses across the globe.
📊 BeachScore Live
🏝️ Remote work policy
“Flexible Work Locations: No need for a long commute. We hire and have staff scattered in every corner of the globe from Wanaka to Taipei, Toronto to Cebu and many more.”In their words · from the Atlas
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Measured
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At Measured, they offer the sole media optimization platform driven by incrementality intelligence. This empowers consumer brands to confirm, strategize, experiment, and refine advertising investments for tangible business results. Their tried-and-true approach merges a brand's performance data with insights from extensive testing across various channels and strategies, unveiling the genuine impact of ad spend on incremental sales.
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🏝️ Remote work policy
“Fully remote: Don’t worry about traffic. We’re a 100% remote-first (and always!) company with employees all around the world.”In their words · from the Atlas
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