Where flexibility meets passion, innovation follows. That’s the bet we’ve made. And now we’ve got the receipts to prove it works.

Fast Company has named Scribd, Inc. to its Seventh Annual Best Workplaces for Innovators in the Flexible Workplace for Innovation category. Out of nearly 1,000 submissions, roughly 150 organizations were recognized this year. We’re proud to be among them.

The workplace landscape has fundamentally shifted. Companies that cling to binary thinking—remote versus office, flexibility versus accountability—miss the real opportunity. The future belongs to organizations that design intentional models where autonomy and connection reinforce each other—so collaboration gets stronger, not sidelined.

What flexibility looks like here

The Pillar Model | Our cross-functional Pillars operate like quasi-independent businesses, uniting product, design, insights, engineering, content, and marketing around customer needs. Each Pillar has its own roadmap, decision authority, and accountability—unlocking bottom-up innovation, expediting iteration, and giving us startup agility at scale. Less permissioning, more shipping.

ScribdFlex + Hub Day | We reject the tired debate that companies must choose between the collaborative energy of offices and the flexibility of remote work. Instead of arbitrary attendance requirements, ScribdFlex lets people work where they perform best, paired with intentional connection: monthly Hub Days, focused team onsites, and ScribdFest (our biennial all-company gathering). Synchronized across time zones, these experiences build community across a distributed workforce, unblock decisions, and spark those spontaneous “let’s whiteboard this out!” moments that only happen face-to-face.

Experimentation for Everyone | At Scribd, Inc., experimentation is a mindset, not a specialization. We've built a culture that fuels curiosity and empowers any employee to propose and validate ideas with reliable data. This program reduces friction between concept and testing, promotes frequent iteration, and transforms how teams explore possibilities. Good ideas shouldn’t wait in a queue, and democratizing access turns those sparks of inspiration into tangible impact.

Why this recognition resonates

Innovation shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for specific individuals or moments—at Scribd, Inc., it's woven into how we organize our teams, structure our days, and measure success. By blending flexibility, purpose, and accountability, we’ve co-created a culture where employees are empowered to innovate and shape the future together. The result: better products for our customers, and a healthier, more inspiring way of working for our teams.

What's next

This recognition isn’t an endpoint—it’s momentum. As the workplace continues to evolve, our focus is clear: push boundaries and create space for breakthrough thinking. The future isn’t shaped by those who wait—it’s built by those who redefine it. And that’s the company we choose to be.

If you’re excited to build in a culture where flexibility fuels outcomes, we’d love to meet you.

— Patsy Mangan, Chief People Officer, Scribd, Inc.

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