Does any one here work for Best Buy corporate?

Question

I just read an article about a program called ROWE at Best Buy's corporate headquarters. I think they are definitely on the right track. I'm not at all surprised in the record breaking increase in production in employees, retention of employees and morale of employees. It is so true that many jobs can be done from just about anywhere and if you are happy with your job, you will perform better. Who wouldn't be happy if they could work from anywhere at anytime??

Anyone working in an office environment knows that there is a lot of wasted time there. There is alot of wasted time in shuffling paperwork. Technology is changing everyday and we no longer need to sit in a cubicle to get our job done.

Kudos to Best Buy! There will be problems, as in every program, but, the benefits will outweigh those problems!! Keep it up and you will transform the working world as we know it!! This is what innovation is all about!

Answer 1

I don't work there but I have read the article and I think it is a great idea if your job description can allow you to do it. Even though at my job I might not be busy all day I still have to be here in case any problems may arise during my shift....

It is an interesting concept but will the benefits outweigh the problems as you suggest. Here are some potential problems.

1. Employees abusing the policy and not performing
2. Employee jealousy and arguments because people work at different paces and have different work loads- example 2 people paid the same but one gets done everyday at 2 and the other at 4
3. Personal situations getting in the way of work...people coming and going all day and talking about what they are doing would decrease productivity.


There are also obvious benefits like increased productivity and employee morale like the article says but we will have to wait and ssee what the real results are.

Great question. good topic.

Answer 2

I don't work there but someone was telling me about that article. It makes sense and I think it's a great idea. Look at what I am doing at work right now? If I knew I just had to get my work done I would be doing that instead, but I know I am going to be sitting here til 5 and don't have enough to do to fill the entire day.