Meet The CEO Who Will Never Change Remote Work Policy For His Employees (image-LinkedIn/Mike Landau)
When several companies across the world adopted work from home during the COVID lockdown and then soon called for employees to return to office, New York’s Park My Fleet CEO Mike Landau deliberately chose to maintain a remote work framework.
Mike Landau began his company in 2020. At first, he believed that employees must be physically present in the office for increased productivity and teamwork. But after the pandemic, the CEO, much like others, had to reevaluate his stance.
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During the remote work period, Landau discovered that he had access to a global talent pool. Additionally, he observed higher employee retention and an improved work-life balance.
“From a recruitment perspective, the world is my oyster. I like that employees don’t have to think about their commute or can still do the school pickup, which helps their work-life balance,” the CEO told Business Insider.
His employees work from across the US, Israel, and Costa Rica. Landau’s work from anywhere policy allows them to work flexibly. “We have a work-from-anywhere policy, too; as long as employees comply with local employment laws, then I’m happy for them to do that. I’ve worked from hotels on the beach and in Europe while vacationing,” he told the publication.
The CEO doesn’t disagree that sometimes people do need to be physically present. His company balances the same with strategic initiatives such as quarterly team-building events, bi-annual company-wide retreats, regional meetups, and social activities like volunteer days or game nights.
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With spontaneous video check-ins and regular virtual coffee breaks, the company believes it strengthens strong relationships and trust among team members. He acknowledges the unique challenges remote work offers, especially for new hires used to office environments. However, Landau believes that video calls can effectively bridge the gap.
The CEO has no plans to change his remote work policies as it could damage company morale and erode trust.
