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LSAs for modern workspace and connectivity needs

Make space for great work

Support hybrid, office-based, and remote employees to make their workspaces work for them, fueling greater productivity and focus.

Make it easy for everyone

Provide flexible home office and connectivity benefits through one unified platform that’s easy for employees to use and admins to manage.

Make the most of your budget

Optimize budgets and cost predictability by paying only for the home office and connectivity benefits funds employees use.

How Forma helps you support your workers, wherever they work

Whether you have an in-office culture, a focus on hybrid work, or a fully remote workforce, Forma can help you support employees’ workspace and connectivity needs.

Home office setup

When employees work from home, the quality of their workspace directly impacts the quality of their work — but outfitting a home office is an expense most employees absorb entirely on their own. Desks, ergonomic chairs, and basic office furnishings can run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. Without employer support, employees often make do with setups that negatively affect their focus and productivity.

A Forma Home Office & Connectivity LSA can cover the home office essentials employees need to create a workspace that actually works for them: desks, chairs, monitors, lighting, and more. Employers set the budget, decide if it’s a one-time fund or routine expense covered, and define eligible categories; employees choose what will make the biggest difference in their day-to-day setup.

Cell phone & internet

For employees in roles that depend on constant connectivity with colleagues, clients, and partners, connectivity can be a substantial and recurring out-of-pocket expense that many employers have yet to address. Staying connected is a basic requirement of modern work, but who is responsible for the cost of maintaining reliable cell and internet service? Many employees absorb this cost themselves. However, several states and local jurisdictions in the U.S. require employers to cover certain business expenses incurred by employees working remotely.

With an LSA through Forma, employers can offer a straightforward Connectivity wallet that employees apply directly to their phone and internet bills. For hybrid and remote workers as well as those who travel and need to get and stay connected, this is a highly appreciated benefit that covers a real cost employees are already paying.

Desk gadgets & tools

The everyday gadgets and tools that make an office run smoothly — headphones, webcams, notebooks, pens, microphones, and the rest — are easy to take for granted. But small costs can add up quickly, especially for remote and hybrid employees. The reality is that sourcing and paying for office essentials is typically an employee’s own responsibility, even when those items are fundamental to getting work done.

A Home Office & Connectivity LSA can give employees a defined budget to cover the costs of products that help them stay focused and show up professionally, whether they're on a video call, deep in a project, or collaborating across time zones. Employers control the eligible categories, so spending stays aligned with what supports productive, connected work.

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs

Are Home Office & Connectivity LSAs with Forma a good fit for global workforces?

Forma is highly scalable and ideal for global workforces; half of Forma customers have accounts covering employees in two or more countries. Many employers use Forma to provide home office and connectivity benefits on a global scale, with options for country-specific accounts tailored to your unique workforce needs.

How much do employers typically fund in Home Office or Connectivity accounts?

In the last year, employers funded a median of $640 for Connectivity LSAs that generally cover home internet, cell phone, and office products. Similarly, the median funding for Home Office Setup LSAs — typically a one-time fund for new employees or newly remote employees — is $540. Check out our 2026 global lifestyle benefits benchmark report for a deeper dive into how employers are funding Home Office & Connectivity accounts and a range of other lifestyle benefit use cases.

Can Forma integrate with other technologies in my existing stack?

Absolutely! Forma has 40+ HRIS integrations, along with support for single sign-on (SSO), and thousands of financial partners. Check out our Integrations page to learn more.