Autodesk Takes Flexible Approach to Return-to-Office, Seeing Benefits in Employee Retention and Diverse Applicants
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Autodesk instituted a flexible "Flex Forward" policy where managers decide if/when employees need to come into the office.
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Many big tech companies like Tesla and Meta mandated return to office, but Autodesk took a different approach.
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Autodesk wanted workers back in offices but didn't want to force them - they redesigned office spaces to promote collaboration.
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Since announcing Flex Forward, Autodesk has seen lower attrition rates and a surge in diverse job applicants.
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Autodesk doesn't want to be seen solely as a "remote company" - they aim to attract talent based on culture and work.