--- title: It's OK to Change description: Many companies today are still using outdated work models that are long overdue for an upgrade image: https://www.gorowe.com/hubfs/1709618569328.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-blog/its-ok-to-change#main-content) [![CRX Logo Outline Orange](https://www.gorowe.com/hubfs/CRX%20Logo%20Outline%20Orange.svg)](https://www.gorowe.com/) - [Services](https://www.gorowe.com/services/go-rowe) Show submenu for Services - [GoROWE](https://www.gorowe.com/services/go-rowe) - [ROWE Pilot](https://www.gorowe.com/services/rowe-pilot) - [Our Story](https://www.gorowe.com/culturerx-story) Show submenu for Our Story - [Our Story](https://www.gorowe.com/culturerx-story) - [Press](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-blog/tag/press) - [Speaking](https://www.gorowe.com/speaking) - [Business Results](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-business-results) Show submenu for Business Results - [Business Results](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-business-results) - [Case Studies](https://www.gorowe.com/case-studies) - [HR Success Guide](https://www.gorowe.com/hr-and-rowe-guide-for-success) - [Not ROWE](https://www.gorowe.com/not-rowe) Show submenu for Not ROWE - [Organizational Challenges](https://www.gorowe.com/revolutionizing-work-culture) - [Blog](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Services](https://www.gorowe.com/services/go-rowe) Show submenu for Services - [GoROWE](https://www.gorowe.com/services/go-rowe) - [ROWE Pilot](https://www.gorowe.com/services/rowe-pilot) - [Our Story](https://www.gorowe.com/culturerx-story) Show submenu for Our Story - [Our Story](https://www.gorowe.com/culturerx-story) - [Press](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-blog/tag/press) - [Speaking](https://www.gorowe.com/speaking) - [Business Results](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-business-results) Show submenu for Business Results - [Business Results](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-business-results) - [Case Studies](https://www.gorowe.com/case-studies) - [HR Success Guide](https://www.gorowe.com/hr-and-rowe-guide-for-success) - [Not ROWE](https://www.gorowe.com/not-rowe) Show submenu for Not ROWE - [Organizational Challenges](https://www.gorowe.com/revolutionizing-work-culture) - [Blog](https://www.gorowe.com/rowe-blog) - [Contact us](https://www.gorowe.com/contact-culturerx) [Contact us](https://www.gorowe.com/contact-culturerx) ![](https://www.gorowe.com/hubfs/1709618569328.jpeg) April 22, 2024 # It's OK to Change Many companies today are still using outdated work models that are long overdue for an upgrade. ![1709618569328](https://www.gorowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1709618569328.jpeg?width=219&height=321&name=1709618569328.jpeg) These traditional work policies revolve around controlling when, where, and how people are allowed to work. In essence, many employers are still paying employees not only for the work they do but also for the ability to control a massive amount of their schedules. Perhaps it’s no surprise that social science has revealed that this type of control leads to compliance rather than actual engagement. 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