Software giant Globant SA, led by CEO Martin Migoya, is taking a unique approach to the post-pandemic work environment. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Migoya discussed the company’s decision to implement a fully remote work policy for its nearly 30,000 employees across 33 countries, in contrast to other tech companies mandating a return to the office.
Despite the remote work policy, Globant has been expanding its office space and has seen a natural return of employees to the office. Migoya emphasized that the company is not forcing employees to come back to the office but rather creating a more flexible and welcoming environment that encourages in-person interactions.
Migoya shared that while his initial impulse was to make everyone come back to the office, he has since realized the value of allowing employees to work remotely and only return to the office when necessary. The company has redesigned its offices post-pandemic, with round tables for group collaboration, lounge spaces, and private meeting areas.
Globant, whose clients include the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, is in the process of hiring an additional 20,000 employees over the next five years as part of a $1 billion investment. The company, headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, is also expanding its office space beyond its large hub in Buenos Aires, with new locations like Tandil, a town previously lacking a tech presence.
Migoya emphasized the importance of flexibility in the company’s approach to the post-pandemic work environment, stating that the office should serve as a hub for connection and collaboration rather than just a place to work. He envisions the office as an attraction point for employees to come together and engage with one another.