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Updated November 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies don’t last for decades or even centuries without adapting<\/a>. And while production and distribution posed problems in the past, today’s challenges center around globalization and acquiring top talent. More specifically, several long-running companies are now embracing remote work. Not every type of business or business model can utilize virtual employment or telecommuting to its advantage. But these companies are proving that adaptability is still a cornerstone of longevity. Here are just a few of the oldest companies that have turned tradition into remote work flexibility in a dynamic business market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Fiskars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do you own a pair of orange-handled scissors? Then chances are you’ve been a customer of Fiskars<\/a>. With over 1 billion of these scissors sold since 1967, it’s one of the top-selling products of all time. But the history of this Finnish company goes back centuries further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in Finland in 1649, Fiskars is one of the oldest companies in the world. Originally, the company forged products in a blast furnace. But today it specializes in home products, garden products, and interior decoration. In addition, it’s the present-day owner of Waterford \u2014 the world-famous producer of crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Fiskars has nearly 400 years of history, it’s still a company embracing remote work, hiring hundreds of people around the globe to conduct operations from the comfort of their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Kaplan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Started in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1938, Kaplan<\/a> is one of the oldest educational service providers in the United States. The company focuses primarily on tutoring and standardized test preparation, although it also provides adult education classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has over 1 million enrolled students in 28 countries across the globe. This serves as a testament to their adaptability as an organization. From tutors to mentors to instructors, Kaplan has a diverse virtual workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Robert Half<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Named as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies<\/a>” by Fortune Magazine every year since 1998, Robert Half’s reputation speaks for itself. In addition, it ranks #490 on the Fortune 500, making it the most successful staffing and recruiting company in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing staffing, consulting, and professional services since 1948, Robert Half<\/a> proves that evolution in business can work. With offices in 300 countries and remote jobs available across the world, it’s certainly an old company embracing remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. General Electric<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Established in 1906 in Schenectady, New York, General Electric<\/a> has been a cornerstone of the American economy for nearly 115 years. Remarkably, this company founded by Thomas Edison still sits in the top 50 on the Fortune 500, generating revenues of nearly $100 billion with a staff of over 200,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Electric currently holds a number of awards<\/a> to boot, holding top rankings in categories such as:<\/p>\n\n\n