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Наталя ХандусенкоThat's Life
22 January 2026, 13:54
2026-01-22
Some IT companies have started paying for employees to stay in hotels due to severe blackouts
After Russia's recent massive attacks on energy systems, which led to long blackouts, some IT companies have begun helping employees with temporary housing.
After Russia's recent massive attacks on energy systems, which led to long blackouts, some IT companies have begun helping employees with temporary housing.
For example, Mate academy can cover the rent of an apartment or hotel in the amount of several hundred dollars, writes DOU.
PlantIn pays employees for up to five days of hotel accommodation.
At appflame, the office management team helps find temporary housing, which the company then pays for. So far, this has been done for 5 employees.
Jooble took care of a discount at a hotel near the office, where there is stable electricity and heating.
Universe Group also covers accommodation at the Amarant Hotel, located next to the office, where you can stay with your family.
In addition to providing housing, some companies compensate employees for the purchase of autonomous equipment or provide it for temporary use.
However, despite the many hours of power outages, companies are not seeing mass relocations of employees.
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