BBVA

Spain-based bank with operations throughout Latin America has fostered a highly collaborative culture. Contemporary, cooperation-oriented workspaces are part of the reason why. In Venezuela, for example, BBVA places tables in open office settings for short, spontaneous team meetings, and restaurant areas are equipped with wi-fi and can be used for informal gatherings. These facilities are in addition to dedicated meeting rooms that can be booked online as well as "touchdown rooms" — small spaces where employees can communicate with others privately. Employees see the collaborative spirit coming from managers as well. Says an employee in Peru: "The bosses are visible and participants, regardless of hierarchy. There is a real meritocracy — here, if you work and strive you can make a career."