Team input will help the company understand space planning needs.
“This new way of working allows everyone to focus on what's most critical-the what, who, and why of work, not the where.”įor those employees who choose to come into an office or for whom the nature of their role requires in-office work, the company realized the future of the workspace looks different, and, so, set out to provide a more inclusive strategy. “We’ve learned that flexibility only enhances employees’ work product, in no way taking away from it,” says Streitmatter. They’ve also discovered that work and home life have new meanings, and many employees need the flexibility to work from home. Through those conversations between leaders and their teams, the company has learned that many employees would like to return to the office when it is safe to do so. They recognized an incredible opportunity to be thoughtful about what the evolution of work looks like at Root by engaging in open conversations with employees. In an effort to provide certainty and clarity in an increasingly confusing world, leaders recently began to look to the future. As a digital-first company, Root has the unique ability to remain nimble and empower a distributed workforce with proven productivity and collaboration. Since March 2020, Root’s employees have been working remotely to prioritize safety, first and foremost. “We know our employees want and need more flexibility around how they live and work, and we are committed to continuing to learn and grow together as an organization.” “At Root, people are at the center of our company’s culture, and we bring that to life by giving them both voice and choice in where and how they work,” says Root’s Chief People Officer Michele Streitmatter. With this philosophy, Root will continue to remain headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and is currently evaluating office space in regional hubs based on employee feedback. The company’s “work where it works best” philosophy focuses on the what, who, and why of work, not the where.
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