Flexibility at Squarespace isn’t new and all roles at Squarespace are flexible in one way or another. Before the pandemic, Squarespace embraced flexible work - 13% of our employees were fully remote, while most in-office employees had flexible schedules.
As we look to the future of work, we are increasing our existing flexibility. We believe that flexibility increases productivity and satisfaction, decreases our carbon footprint related to commuting, and enables us to attract and retain a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Squarespace’s Flexible Work Policy outlines two distinct work classifications - Officespace and Homespace - designed to help foster an inclusive and collaborative environment. In the same way that there isn’t a one size fits all solution for our customers, there isn’t a one size fits all approach that will work for every individual and every role. So we have empowered individuals, their managers, and department leaders to determine the appropriate approach to flexible work for them. The type of flexibility needed will vary based on the role - with consideration for whether the role needs to have face to face collaboration and interaction, and the ability for that role to be done remotely vs. in the office.
1.Officespace - employees who spend at least some of their week working from a Squarespace office location. Each Officespace employee’s work schedule is agreed upon between them and their manager and approved by their department head, with some being fully in-office and some having flexible schedules. Depending on their role and how often they are in the office, some Officespace employees will have assigned desks while others will participate in hoteling of desk space.
2.Homespace - employees who spend all or the majority of their time working remotely and do not have a desk in a Squarespace office. Fully remote positions are currently available for designated roles at department discretion.
We also embrace the benefits of face to face interaction and collaboration, so curating an enticing office experience remains part of our Squarespace approach. Our office is so much more than a place people go to work. Each of our offices has been built to inspire creativity and foster community. It’s more than a workplace. We invite all who enter to find a space that feels their own. It’s a collective. It’s our space.
Whether you have a Officespace or Homespace workstyle, we aspire to foster collaboration and connection between everyone at Squarespace.
