Our new regular feature at Compliance Week puts a snarky spotlight on individuals, companies, and governments that “Failed It” in the areas of ethics and compliance this week and gives out kudos to those that “Nailed It.” If we missed any or if you have any nominations for next week, let us know on Twitter (@ComplianceWeek) or in the comments section below.
Nailed It
Google: The tech giant rightly takes a lot of heat in this space, particularly when it comes to its shady use of user data, but this week it gets a nod for leading the way on a super-progressive work-from-home policy for its 200,000 employees. CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly announced to all employees of Alphabet (Google’s parent company) that they would be allowed to work from home until July 2021. It is the first big U.S. company to push its return-to-office date so far into the future, and it’s sure to start a trend, at least in the tech sector. According to the Wall Street Journal, Pichai made the decision in part to allow families to plan for uncertain school years with no end to the pandemic in sight. It also allows employees to sign year-long leases if they want to relocate over the next 12 months. Not only does this decision prevent employees from having to make tough decisions regarding childcare and returning to the office, it gives them peace of mind … something that’s been in short supply lately. —Dave Lefort
