Why WFH isn't dead and how digital-first companies have a big AI advantage
Published on: 2025-07-03 12:02:00
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The pandemic changed how people worked, with most working professionals shifting to remote or hybrid work models. For the software company Atlassian, this flexible, distributed work model persists to this day.
"We have 13,000 employees spread across the globe, and individuals can choose their working location every day," said Annie Dean, Head of Team Anywhere, Atlassian's distributed work policy. "It's about how we work, not where we work."
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The implementation of the flexible model has produced positive effects for employees and the company alike. Internal data reveals that even though only 34% of employees have opted to work from home, 92% of Atlassian employees reported that the flexibility to work from anywhere allows them to do their best work, and 91% say it's an important reason for staying at the company.
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