What It's Like to Work at HERE Technologies

What does flexibility in the workplace look like for you? What practices/policies are in place that support it?

Flexibility means the ability to work from different offices or locations, allowing me to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues and better understand various geographies. It also means having flexible working hours, which enables me to balance work with my mental and physical health while making time for socializing and spending time with family.

Our company supports this by providing relevant equipment to enable smooth remote/hybrid work. Additionally, the company offers an extra 20 work-from-home days every calendar year, and we receive a remote working allowance as part of our compensation, further promoting a flexible and supportive work environment.

Why is flexibility an important element of HERE Technologies’ culture? 

Flexibility is crucial to our company’s culture because it recognizes that employees have unique needs and responsibilities outside of work. By trusting employees to manage their time and work environment, the company fosters a sense of ownership, well-being and loyalty.

A personal example: During a particularly busy period in my personal life, having the option to shift my working hours allowed me to take care of a family member without compromising my professional responsibilities. I was able to attend necessary appointments during the day and manage my work in the evenings without any stress or fear of falling behind. This experience deeply reinforced how much I value working at a company that treats employees like humans first, not just workers.

What tools or meeting structures ensure that a flexible work setup works for everyone? Is there certain software you swear by, or informal happy hours that you love?

To make flexibility work for everyone, clear communication and the right tools are essential. We rely heavily on collaboration tools like Webex for instant communication, and Confluence, Jira and other platforms for project management and documentation, ensuring that everyone is aligned, no matter where they are working from. Regular stand-up meetings and agile methodologies help keep teams connected and focused while also giving room for asynchronous updates when needed.

On the lighter side, we enjoy a year-end vacation and team events sponsored by the company. These interactions play a huge role in maintaining a strong team culture, even when we are geographically dispersed.