Pros
From the start of the pandemic PBP kept all staff remotely employed. They immediately found an allowance and paid for home offices. Post pandemic, PBP chose to remain remote first even though they had moved into a beautiful new office space in Vancouver. Collaboration and team building are promoted in this space and offer employees a way to re-introduce an in office routine gradually, as well as interact with members across all teams and departments. Leadership is always keen to make time to participate in any social or collaborative in office events. As we have come out of the pandemic PBP has been able to elevate key new leaders with fresh perspectives, shedding the status quo of 'we have always done it this way' and is now foraging a new path in how they manage client relationships as well as re-establishing their position in an ever changing market place. As a member of the North American commercial team, I find it refreshing that instead of hunkering down in fear, the management had the foresight to make the most of the fast track to contactless technology we now find ourself in. Due to this momentum PBP is stronger than ever with a renewed lease on its products and services. I can say first hand that the NA commercial team is reaping the benefits of this innovation by expanding it's foot print at a rapid rate.
Cons
With a mandate of remote first it is hard to entice all members back into the office sometimes creating silos. It's occasionally difficult to have meaningful teamwork when you've never met people you are on a project with. I'd urge leadership to continue to encourage all members of their team to work in office if only once or twice a month.
