Mazda Gives Employees Greater Flexibility with Virtual Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a time of change in regard to how Americans prioritize their work and lifestyle. Companies and workers alike became believers in the merits of virtual work and flexibility. Never one to be left behind, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced a virtual-first work model to better accommodate employees and provide flexibility for teams that can work remotely. This initiative is meant to support employees and give them a work culture that allows them to be productive in the ways that work best for them.

 

This new initiative consists of three main planned impacts for Mazda workers. The first is increased flexibility; eligible employees and their managers can create schedules that work with their lifestyles. The second is more diverse employment opportunities; Mazda hopes to access a diverse and far-ranging talent pool across the U.S. to bring varying perspectives and approaches to the firm. Finally, the virtual-first model will bring increased career-enhancement opportunities to workers, allowing them to rise within the firm without the limitations of relocation. Understandably, for some teams, in-person work may be required, which is why Mazda is maintaining worksites across the USA to function as areas for employee collaboration.

 

The COVID pandemic demonstrated that in today’s increasingly technology-dependent world, rigid in-person work schedules are not only detrimental during a global health crisis, but also generally unnecessary for most workers. Mazda noticed this, and rose to the challenge by allowing workers to contribute in the ways that work best for them. Clearly, this approach is paying off; Mazda has released several new models since the pandemic and has set luxury brands squarely in its sights as competitors. For the future, Mazda is poised to grow even more, all while maintaining its reputation as a great place to work and a company that puts employees first. 2020 may have been a year of trials for people and businesses across the globe, but it also taught us that companies can perform at their best while also accommodating employees.