Virtuo, a European leader in long-distance car rental, faced challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. They shifted from an office-first model to a hybrid work model, offering more flexibility to empl...oyees. This change helped maintain strong team bonds and became a selling point for future employees. Virtuo organized regular in-person team days and events to ensure social connection and employee well-being.
Payplug, a French payment solution company, faced challenges in building a hybrid work culture after merging with Dalenys. The merger brought together three companies with different work cultures and... policies in a shared workspace. To manage this transition, Payplug used Café to create a remote-first culture and improve flexibility and visibility for employees. The main challenge was aligning company cultures and decision-making around hybrid work policies. Despite these challenges, Payplug successfully integrated the companies and developed a common culture.
Livestorm, a video communications platform, faced the challenge of adapting to a flexible hybrid work model during a period of hyper-growth. They implemented a remote-first policy, allowing employees... to choose their work location, whether at home, in the office, or elsewhere. This approach improved flexibility and maintained a healthy work environment. Livestorm used Café to coordinate team schedules and facilitate in-person connections, enhancing team cohesion and communication. The company prioritized organic meetups and interest-based connections to foster a thriving work culture.
Sports Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Café
Team Vitality
- Sports
Team Vitality, a French esports organization, faced challenges in implementing a hybrid work model. They needed a flexible policy that encouraged remote work while ensuring social connections among e...mployees. Using Café's platform, they provided visibility over employees' schedules, allowing for intentional social interactions. Café's public API and Slack integration enhanced their hybrid work experience, offering personalized and synchronized status updates. This approach helped Team Vitality maintain flexibility and social cohesion in their hybrid organization.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with Café
ACME
- Technology
ACME faced challenges with employee engagement and social connectivity, especially among remote and hybrid workers. They implemented Café to enhance workplace engagement through social initiatives an...d regional hubs. After six months, 20% of employees attended a company event for the first time, and overall connectivity improved. The platform helped map employees into regional hubs and facilitated the organization of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), boosting participation and a sense of belonging.
Gymlib transitioned from an office-first to a flexible hybrid work model. They allow employees to work remotely two days a week without manager approval. The offices were redesigned to support hybrid... collaboration. Gymlib used Café to replace Excel for scheduling, which improved communication and visibility. The integration with Slack helped circulate information in real-time.
Jow is using Café to support a Work From Anywhere model. They moved to a bigger workplace to accommodate growth and policy changes. Employees can work from anywhere and set their schedules flexibly. ...Café helps Jow maintain social interactions and manage office attendance. Employees use Café to plan meetups and ensure the office isn't overcrowded. The tool was easy to adopt and helps avoid misunderstandings.
Veepee faced challenges in returning to office post-pandemic. They wanted to increase office attendance without mandates and improve social connectivity. Veepee chose Café as their Workplace Engageme...nt Platform. Café helped them create a flexible workplace policy, increasing office attendance by 30% and doubling events organized. The platform provided real-time data and improved employee engagement.
