Dropbox Converts to Permanent WFH

Re:Dropbox Converts to Permanent WFH by toomuchtodo on Thursday October 15, 2020 @10:54AM (#24789219)

I think you'll see something akin to the Joel Test [1], but for how companies manage remote. What equipment are they providing? Are you getting a one time allowance to buy your home office setup (desk, external monitor, etc)? Are you getting a stipend towards your internet connection? Are they providing a corporate managed mobile device (why are you using your personal device for work!?)? Do they provide you with a support contact within the org if you need technical support or are you left to flail on your own? Do you have the option of a coworking space allowance so you're not always having to work from your home? How enjoyable and well put together is your onboarding process?

[1] https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/08/09/the-joel-test-12-s...

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Re:Dropbox Converts to Permanent WFH by zeveb on Thursday October 15, 2020 @11:49AM (#24789870)

> Are you getting a one time allowance to buy your home office setup (desk, external monitor, etc)?

Note that this really should be a recurring stipend. Nothing lasts forever; everything has a service life. I think a three- or four-year depreciation makes sense on a lot of these items, although this is probably something which should be considered an industry standard.

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Re:Dropbox Converts to Permanent WFH by Sodman on Thursday October 15, 2020 @11:07AM (#24789375)

Wow, great article! It's astounding how forward thinking this was 20 years ago, and how relevant it still is. It's even more amazing how many companies still don't live up to these standards today!

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