State Farm announces hybrid roles for employees

Posted on April 9, 2021
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The Bloomington based insurance company says about 40,000 employees will be hybrid, and the remaining employees will be either remote or in-office. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Most State Farm employees will work in a hybrid model starting sometime in July.

About 40,000 employees will be hybrid, and the remaining employees will be either remote or in-office, according to a news release Friday. Those in a hybrid role will continue to be assigned to a facility and will spend time working both at home and the office. Decisions will vary by business area, and leaders will work with employees to determine how much time they spend at each location.

“We will continuously learn and adapt to this new way of working,” according to the news release. “How we move forward will be influenced by all we’ve learned and what best meets the needs of our customers, while at the same time accommodating company and employee interests.”

From the start of the pandemic, the vast majority of State Farm employees have worked from home, while a small number of essential workers remained in offices adhering to strict safety protocols. 

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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