Roundup No. 6: Google Extends Remote Work Policy

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Happy August, Remote Work Tribe! With how fast July seemed to fly by, there sure was plenty of time for big things to happen.

Case in point: Google’s latest announcement. As one of the leaders in remote work adaption, Google announced that they would extend their work from home policy until Summer 2021.

Wow. Google is telling its employees that they'll be working from home until the summer of 2021. My guess is 1) Their models suggest COVID is not going away 2) WFH is going reasonably well there. https://t.co/omUSHogEiJ
— nxthompson (@nxthompson) July 27, 2020

The Twitterverse was quick to weigh in on the big news.

This is a big move by Google.
-helps parents plan around/for kids' schooling
-full year notice helps with finding rent/housing
-removes an unknown (in a world with many) https://t.co/wO7Nb2p38B
— Keith Schneider (@SchneiderKJ) July 27, 2020

It was Twitter, then Square, and many other startups. And now, big firms like Google are extending remote work.

Don't just assume your company isn't wired for remote work. Try it.#remoteworking #remotejobs #remotework #WFH #workingfromhome
— sahin (@sahin) July 30, 2020

Considering Google was one of the first large companies to recommend the transition into remote work, it’s not surprising they’re now the first major tech company to extend such arrangements in response to the pandemic. This latest move affects nearly 200,000 employees globally.

Now, let’s see what else the Tribe got into this week.

Female remote work professional with red lipstick and glasses pointing down

The Tribe’s Weekly Vibes

1. This financial outlook on remote work.

4 m of remote work:
– $1000 saved on transport
– $600 saved gym subscription
– 360 hours not wasted commuting
– $3,200 saved lunches, coffee, drinks
– 100% work projects completed on time
– 1000% more time friends, hobbies, family
Why would anyone want to go back to the office?
— Anna Vladi (@annavladi) July 26, 2020

2. This wardrobe refresh while ~slaying~ #WFH.

Interviewing today and wore business dress for the first time in 6 months. Red lippy ✅ suit jacket ✅ snazzy earrings ✅. I feel SO UPBEAT! Really reinforces to me that what I wear makes an impact on how I feel. Maybe time to ditch the loungewear… 🧐🧐 #wfh #interview pic.twitter.com/qDypYAauZ5
— Lil Collingham-Clark (@LCollingham) July 28, 2020

3. This comfy yet convenient soundproof studio.

My wife, a hardworking radio journalist at 21:30, using the latest in sound-proof technology from her work-from-home office. pic.twitter.com/Uhsyr47oVm
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) July 30, 2020

4. This burst of inspiration on a Friday afternoon.

Anyone building remote work tools should listen to a couple of 10-year-olds playing Roblox across continents with Zoom open on a separate device
— Benedict Evans (@benedictevans) July 30, 2020

5. This warning to not let your work habits wear off on the innocent kiddos.

I put my wine in a coffee cup. #WorkFromHome pic.twitter.com/3FnFHYL0Ws
— Dana Miroballi (@shesthebear) July 31, 2020

6. This extraordinary juggling act of parenthood and working from home.

I just composed and sent two work emails while this was going on. I see you #WorkFromHome parents. You’re doing a really good job. pic.twitter.com/jWBO9zoJGu
— Tara Stephens-Kyte (@tkstephens) July 30, 2020

7. This concerned canine figuring out an acceptable time to get penciled in.

Apparently working in the living room to keep her company is insufficient, and Piper would like to know when I plan to support the dog agenda. #workfromhome #dogmomlife pic.twitter.com/Jkiz1vI98k
— Natalie Pennington (@natpenn) July 31, 2020

8. This ingenious method of garnering engagement (check out our tips for creating conversation on your team!).

Simple way to get more engagement on a question in your community: force people to take a side.

Instead of saying…

“Do you like apple pie or pecan pie?”

say…

“Apple pie is better than pecan pie. Discuss.”

Much harder for ppl to ignore.

Please use responsibly.
— David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) July 31, 2020

Is it just us, or does the Remote Work Tribe get wittier each month?

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Seinfeld cast dancing down hallway in celebration of remote work

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