For the last few years, John Urchak has worked as an insurance agent for State Farm, an insurance company that provides coverage for home, life, automobile, business, and even pets. As an insurance agent with this company, John Urchak has been recognized as a Level One agent, among other honors.
In April, State Farm announced that it would be incorporating flexible working options for its employees that will allow them to work both at home and the office. The reason for the change stems from the company’s desire to operate more efficiently.
The plan will affect close to 40,000 who will transition from an office format to working remotely and in the office part-time at a facility designated by the company. The amount of time employees spend at home and in the office will depend on their location, with leaders working with individual employees to determine how much time will be spent at each place.
With COVID-19 the backdrop, State Farm adopted a primarily remote office policy with a limited number of essential workers coming into work. At the same time, to remain operational, the company’s platform has undergone a digital transformation, making it possible to work both in the office and from a remote work location.
With everyone returning to work full-time, the company expects this new hybrid approach to be a win-win for employees and the business. The plan accommodates State Farm’s interests while keeping employee health a top priority.
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