Most job seekers know that not all “flexible” workplaces are created equal.
For some workplaces, that can mean working from home one day a week and being in-office the rest of the workweek. Then there are others, like InCommodities, that have a simpler definition.
“We want employees to feel like they have the autonomy to decide what their day and schedule looks like,” Head of People and Culture Brooke Noble said. Oftentimes, this looks like employees starting their day from home then coming to work in the afternoon.
InCommodities, an energy tech company, is headquartered in Denmark but has offices in Austin, Texas, and in Singapore. The company asks that employees near the Austin office work from the office for the bulk of the week, but are free to adjust their schedule as necessary. Plus, there are perks that make coming into the office easy.
“We also offer great in-office perks like delicious drinks and snacks and a daily Door Dash stipend employees can take advantage of when they are in the office,” Noble said.
Built In spoke with Noble about what makes InCommodities' flexible workplace so special.
InCommodities is on a mission to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading.
What does flexibility in the workplace look like for you?
Flexibility in the workplace at InCommodities is unstructured in the sense that it is a flexible hybrid work schedule where employees can choose when they want to come into the office and when they want to work from home.
Why is flexibility an important element of your company’s culture?
Autonomy is one of the main drivers for why InCommodities exists today. Our founders wanted to disrupt the industry and create a different way of thinking and working. While not officially one of our core values, autonomy is a part of our everyday conversations and drives decision-making. Having a flexible work environment directly relates to this pillar.
What tools or meeting structures ensure that a flexible work setup works for everyone?
We have the standard office set-up here. We use Slack for casual chatting, Teams for remote meetings and meeting rooms in the office with Teams capabilities if we need to dial in someone from home.
