[philliphaydon]

I think you will find that most of the people this $1k is targeting is people who already have the means to work from home, but maybe need some additional things.

No mic/webcam for meetings. Maybe own a laptop but don't have a desk/chair.

The 1k isn't about funding a fancy setup to permanently work from home. It's about filling the gaps so that they can work from home as effectively as possible during this time.

[mtnGoat]

Comfortable employees are more productive employees. Here in Washington, this time will be at least 6 weeks(schools closed for 6 weeks). Thats a long time to sit hunched in an uncomfortable position. Id rather spend the extra cash on a nice chair/desk/monitor setup that will last a decade, then pinch pennies to save a few bucks now and then drop that dough at the chiropractor later.

But i guess the opinion of having a comfortable setup is unpopular here, since i got downvoted. lol.

[yani]

The article says that the $1k is for all 5000 of their employees. I doubt all of them have a laptop that they take home and most laptops already include a decent microphone and camera. The budget definitely does not target buying a laptop or desktop computer. It has to be for accessories like a chair, desk, scanner+printer.

[byroot]

Every single Shopify employee has a laptop they can take home.

[philliphaydon]

Alot of people already have a laptop, or computer at home.