ELSA

Pros: When I joined, working remotely as a Software Engineer was really flexible. You could pretty much manage your own time as long as the work got done. It felt like they trusted us to deliver.
Cons: Lately, there's been more push to have people in the office, even for those hired as fully remote. The "hybrid model" is mentioned a lot now for our edtech startup. It makes planning personal life tougher when the expectations keep moving.
Advice to Management: Please clarify the long-term remote work strategy for the team, especially for those hired under different premises. Keep trusting your employees; flexibility really boosts morale for engineering roles.

Pros: As a Content Creator, I appreciated some of the flexibility. We could usually adjust our schedules around personal appointments, which is a big plus for an EdTech startup. The team was pretty understanding if you needed to hop offline for an hour.
Cons: There's an expectation to be available during certain core hours, which isn't always ideal for remote workers. Sometimes it felt like they wanted hybrid benefits without truly committing to the WFH setup. The tools for truly asynchronous collaboration could be better.
Advice to Management: Clarify remote work policies and invest in better asynchronous collaboration tools. Trust your remote teams more with their own schedules. Recognize that not everyone is in the same timezone or has the same family needs.