More and more companies are recognizing the benefits of having remote employees. Offering employees the flexibility of working from home or another location can reduce overhead costs, provide access to a larger talent pool, and boost employee morale. But managing remote teams can be a challenge, and not all companies have mastered the art. Here are five companies that have embraced remote work and are leading the way with their remote employee initiatives.

Basecamp

Basecamp, a project management software company, has been a leader in the remote work movement since its inception. It hosts all-company remote retreats and provides its employees with generous remote work stipends to ensure they have the resources they need to work comfortably. Basecamp also offers a Remote Academy to teach employees the skills they need to work remotely, such as communication and problem-solving. The company has found that its remote workers are more productive and engaged.

Buffer

Buffer is a social media management platform that’s been remote since its founding in 2010. The company has an all-remote workforce with employees spanning 50 countries. Buffer offers its employees a “Work From Anywhere” program, which provides generous stipends for co-working spaces, home office supplies, and travel expenses. They also offer remote team retreats and virtual team building activities. Buffer employees are highly productive, with the average employee logging more than 50 hours of work each week.

Automattic

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has been fully remote since its founding in 2005. The company has more than 650 employees spread across 70 countries. Automattic offers its remote employees a unique benefit: they receive $250 per month to spend on activities that promote health and wellness. The company also provides its employees with generous travel allowances and a “Work From Anywhere” stipend. Automattic’s remote team is highly engaged and productive.

InVision

InVision is a leading digital product design platform that has been fully remote since its inception in 2011. The company has employees spread across 80 countries and a network of coworking spaces in key cities to help employees stay connected. InVision provides its remote employees with generous travel allowances and remote work stipends. The company also offers a “Work From Home” program, which provides employees with access to the latest technology and resources to help them stay productive.

GitLab

GitLab is a popular online version control repository that’s been fully remote since its founding in 2014. The company has more than 1,000 employees spread across more than 50 countries. GitLab offers its remote employees a generous “Work From Home” program, which includes a stipend for home office supplies, travel expenses, and co-working spaces. The company also offers remote team retreats and virtual team building activities. GitLab employees are highly productive, with the average employee logging more than 55 hours of work each week.

These five companies are leading the way in remote work. They provide their employees with the resources and flexibility they need to be productive and engaged, while also offering unique benefits and programs to ensure their remote workers are supported. By embracing remote work, these companies are setting an example for other businesses looking to make the transition.