What Spotify has learned from its ‘work from anywhere’ policy

Since 2021, Spotify has allowed employees to work from any location across the world, whether in an office or at home. HR chief Katarina Berg shares how the company has navigated the challenges of a truly flexible approach to work.

In the years since the pandemic upended how we all work, many employers have returned to the office, often opting for a hybrid model that grants their employees some flexibility to work from home. But over the last few months, tech companies like Amazon and a number of big banks, including Citigroup, have taken these mandates a step further, requiring five days in the office again.