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Atlassian tells employees they can work from home forever (cnbc.com)

567 points by el_duderino · 2248 days ago · 448 comments on HN

Article summary

Atlassian has informed its nearly 5,000 employees that they can work from home forever, without being required to return to offices. The company will maintain its offices, but employees will have the option to use them if they choose to. This move is expected to help Atlassian attract diverse talent from around the world, rather than being limited to specific locations. The company will focus on measuring outcomes rather than hours worked.

Main themes

  • Remote work
  • Atlassian products
  • Jira and Confluence
  • Software customization
  • User experience
  • Performance issues
  • Implementation challenges
  • Productivity and efficiency

What commenters say

  • Some commenters express frustration with Atlassian's products, such as Jira and Confluence, citing slow performance and poor user experience.
  • Others defend these products, arguing that they can be powerful tools when used correctly, and that implementation issues are often the fault of the organization rather than the software itself.
  • There is a perception that Jira is often customized to the point of becoming cumbersome and difficult to use, with too many mandatory fields and complex workflows.
  • A few commenters note that they have had positive experiences with Jira and Confluence, particularly when they are well-implemented and simple to use.
  • Some argue that the problem with Jira lies not with the software itself, but with the fact that it is highly customizable, allowing organizations to create complex and frustrating systems.
  • Others believe that a single, well-implemented system is better than multiple systems, even if the single system is not perfect.
  • There is a sense that Atlassian's products can be improved, particularly in terms of performance and user experience, and that the company should prioritize these issues.
  • A few commenters suggest that the success of Jira and Confluence depends on having a competent and dedicated administrator to manage and customize the system.