Airbnb announces new work-from-home design; work from different country even! 5 critical points

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Airbnb has made a big announcement around its work-from-home policy. The company has decided that it will allow its employees to work even from a different country, a step solidifying the ‘work-from-anywhere’ culture. Under this policy, the employees can live and work in over 170 countries for up to 90 days a year in each location, although it has also been highlighted that the employees would require a permanent address for taxation and payroll purposes. In an email to the employees, CEO Brian Chesky outlined five critical features in the new work from anywhere layout. Check them out below.

The company will be giving flexibility to employees to work in their way based on where they feel most productive. The majority of employees will have this flexibility. Only a few people will be required to be in the office or a specific location to perform their responsibilities.

Employees can move from one place to another – whether moving close to family or living in a place they have dreamt of living for a long time. Regardless of the location, the compensation will not change. Starting in June, the company will have single pay tiers by the country for both salary and equity. If the company has set the payment using a lower location-based pay tier, an increase will be released in June.

Airbnb employees can live and work in 170 countries for 90 days, in each location, during a year starting in September. Although individual employees will have to secure work permits themselves. The company said it is "actively partnering with local governments" to streamline the process and make it easier to travel. An important note is that permanent international moves won't be available this year.

Airbnb will be prioritizing meaningful in-person