OpenWork is a new nonprofit inspiring companies to continuously improve how, when, and where work is done for the mutual benefit of employees and employers.
OpenWork happens when employees and employers collaborate to reinvent how work is done, for the benefit of all. To OpenWork means to break out of old patterns, establish new cultures of trust and accountability and create new ways of working to reap huge benefits.
At OpenWork.org, we share stories of organizations that inspire us by shattering the poverty of imagination that limits business productivity and societal well-being. By sharing stories about workplace culture, employee engagement, job flexibility, work-life balance and more, we can accelerate the pace of change in the way people can and should work in the 21st century.
REASONS TO OPENWORK
Listen to the OpenWork Podcast
At the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they have a unique approach to workplace flexibility. Everyone is encouraged to work remotely on their own schedule, and those not in the office can join the conversation at any point via telepresence robots.
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MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT’s Sloan School of Management crafted their perfect work-flex program with a process that engaged all employees … and some telepresence robots, too.
SEO National
After ditching its physical offices three years ago, this SEO optimization firm is thriving. Read on to see how SEO National made the leap to all-remote without missing a step.
BDO
This professional services firm incentivized fun to bring workplace flexibility to its busiest employees during its busiest time of year.
Zappos
By trusting and empowering every employee to be a decision-maker, this e-commerce brand keeps innovation at the forefront.
Havas Group
Rethinking how teams work best together leads to revamped office spaces, improving collaboration, morale and productivity at Havas Group.
Parisleaf
Parisleaf CEO Chad Paris wanted “the healthiest company in the world.” Here’s how going back to a traditional workday schedule is making that happen.
Plum Organics
By launching a large-scale culture initiative, Plum Organics brought employer and employees together to create a workplace that benefits both, now and into the future.
Wildbit
This Philadelphia software company cultivated an engaged workforce and happy clientele — while making the 40-hour workweek the rule, not the exception.
TargetProcess
Founder Michael Dubakov noticed that his employees were bored, so he came up with an unusual plan of action.
Bora Architects
Bora Architects crunched the numbers to create a family leave benefit that provides much-needed time off with pay for employees while making business sense for the firm.
National Equity Fund
By revamping their workplace and implementing a work-from-home policy, National Equity Fund has saved money, boosted productivity and improved morale.
READY TO START OPENWORKING?
The first step to becoming an OpenWork company is to learn from and be inspired by others.
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Learn how organizations are capitalizing on the shifting realities brought about by new technologies and changing demographics.
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Understand how managers and employees coming together collectively as a team to rethink the way work gets done for the benefit of all.
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Meet pioneering people and companies fueling workplace innovation by embracing the core principles of OpenWork — trust, accountability and flexibility.
We are always seeking new stories of OpenWork to share. We constantly reach out to organizations and individuals on the forefront of creating innovative work environments that breed employee satisfaction and loyalty, as well as unmatched productivity and business success. Our vision is to tell compelling stories that will both inspire and accelerate the OpenWork movement, and we want to hear from you.
Are you reinventing how work gets done? Do you have a success story to share about workplace flexibility, employee health and well-being or outstanding company culture that's driven success and engagement? Tell us more at weopenwork@openwork.org
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