Looking back over the two and a half years since we introduced Work from Anywhere (WFA) at Spotify, it’s no secret that we’ve made some bold bets regarding how and where we work. As is commonplace at Spotify – we’ve iterated on our approach along the way by always listening to Spotifiers, making sure our […]
At Spotify, our employees’ flexibility is rooted in our culture. Our Work From Anywhere program embodies this, supporting Spotifiers to choose where they work best in order to bring their most authentic and impactful selves. We believe work can be achieved from anywhere, it does not need to be completed in an office.This perspective allows […]
Today, I’m extremely excited to introduce our Swedish language readers to our latest peek inside HR at Spotify – a book! BOLD: Strategiskt HR-arbete i en ny tid (translates to: BOLD: Strategic HR in a new era), showcases a new school of thought within the HR industry. It’s about how we view our profession and […]
The last few years have brought about significant changes in the way businesses operate, and as we move forward, the landscape continues to evolve. While some companies are eager to return to a pre-Covid work environment, others, like Spotify, are embracing the Working From Anywhere initiative and exploring new ways of working. As we forge […]
Working From Anywhere is now a reality for many companies, professions, individuals and teams. Or at least we thought so. Our thinking is that employees having the flexibility to work from home or work from an office, or to create a mix that helps them to balance their work life with their private life is […]
A year ago we launched a response to the future of work from our perspective: our Work From Anywhere (WFA) program. By disconnecting work from the need of being in the office, our ambition was to tap into new talent pools, retain existing talent and ultimately become more efficient by streamlining how we work across […]
The foundation on which the workplace runs has had two years of disruption, and it’s taking its toll on all of us. Enter Omicron and even more workplace challenges. In finding a more positive angle as we look to the year ahead, alongside all the challenges we can see some great opportunities to design a […]
Bringing Smarter Spaces and a Workplace Network to Life In the past, we had a relatively simple and straightforward way of providing workplaces to Spotifiers – a simple supply & demand model. One employee equals one desk, and one desk equals a number of square feet. Using this model, our workforce and workplace growth have […]
When I started my career, I worked at a financial services company, and I was recently reminded this week of how we celebrated our tenure anniversaries back then. You had to be at the company at least five years before your tenure was acknowledged, and by your 25th anniversary, you could select a congratulatory gift […]
In the talent space of tomorrow, HR leaders will be the most sought after profiles and people with HR skills will be the most competed for. Yes, I’m biased as I think I have the best job in the world, and because it’s always easier to see how you create value vs how others create […]