Ever dreamed of getting the opportunity of working from abroad? And that too as an opportunity from your existing company? If yes, then this has turned into a reality for some. Amid the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID pandemic induced restrictions and workplaces going through massive changes and talent crisis, the employees of Publicis Groupe have something to not worry about, but in fact, cheer about!?
The Work Your World Program
Last week, the company unveiled a new program called 'Work Your World' that allows all its employees to work abroad for upto six weeks every year. They can work in any of the more than 100 countries where Publicis has offices. As per Publicis, kick-starting in January 2022, all of its roughly 85,000 global employees can book exchanges through Marcel, the group¡¯s AI-powered platform, which will help to serve up recommended destinations to the employees based on their role, interests and work experience.??
The program has been built around the insight that, in order to get people back to work, employees are wishing for more than just flexibility, they want new opportunities as well as perspectives, as per the CEO of Publicis Groupe. As per his statement, the 'Work Your World' program for Publicis is a recognition that the future of work is here and a bet that 2022 will be focused on getting talent back into the workforce. Also, it¡¯s an effort to move on from just reacting to the pandemic, to rewriting the rules for the future.
So, this program 'Work Your World' is powered by Marcel, which has primarily pivoted in the past year to re-staff accounts and save jobs during the pandemic.?
On Marcel, each destination would include a comprehensive profile on Marcel with up-to-date details on local health and business regulations, besides offering personalization as well. Marcel also aims to streamline the process of navigating visas and work permits and gives employees access to a 24-hour information hotline.??
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Will costs be covered by Publicis?
While Publicis won¡¯t cover the cost of travel unless it's attached to a business trip, this program helps connect employees with colleagues in other countries, while also finding them affordable housing.?
One feature named home swap home is what helps employees identify a colleague in another country to swap homes for their stay, and also provides local contacts and opportunities to meet up with coworkers in foreign cities.??
All in all, as per the Chief Strategy Officer of Publicis Groupe and CEO of Publicis New York, this is basically Airbnb inside [Marcel]. We live such digital lives, there needs to be an interface that's as modern as our workforce. So, this is certainly a bold but necessary move by Publicis to attract talent, and a step towards how Publicis is reimagining the future of work.?
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