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Remote Daily #122: 33,000 employees at VMware can work from anywhere 🏡 Remote Daily

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Karthik Sridharan

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Yes, at Flexiple our tech team is remote. Further, we consistently work with freelancers from our network who are located across timezones. It is an interesting dynamic that poses challenges but also enforces discipline like nothing else I have experiened before.

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VMware allows its 33,000 employees to work remotely...

VMware will allow its 33,000-plus employees to work remote permanently, if they want, as it embraces a hybrid model. (Article via @businessinsider) https://t.co/3cTtJOHD9I
— VMware News (@vmwarenews) December 17, 2020

...as a new Upwork survey finds that remote workers will double in 5 years...

The number of people in the US working remotely will nearly double in the next five years according to a new Upwork report. https://t.co/Xf0rfIS4hB
— TechRepublic (@TechRepublic) December 15, 2020

...while Leo recognises the downsides and wants to ensure that workers can switch off...

We want remote working to become a bigger part of life after Covid. If done right, benefits will be huge. However, there are downsides & we need to make sure people can switch off
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) December 18, 2020

...and lastly, François states that remote work is a powerful equalizer.

Remote work is a powerful equalizer. It erases geographic factors of inequality (like long commute times), reduces the impact of social factors on career advancement, reduces instances of harassment and discrimination, etc.
— François Chollet (@fchollet) December 17, 2020