Remote First

Welcome to another episode of Remote First Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chase Warrington. Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of asynchronous communication and gain valuable insights from Chase Warrington's expertise at Doist.

Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist. A groundbreaking company that is revolutionizing the way we communicate and collaborate. Whether you're a remote worker, a team leader, or simply intrigued by the changing landscape of work, this episode is a must-listen. 

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In this episode:

[05:43] The concept of working 100% asynchronously and eliminating real-time communication

[11:12] The importance of getting more data and tackling tasks asynchronously first, then synchronously

[18:04] Why you should focus on hiring in a specific time zone or region to simplify communication and collaboration

[27:47] The importance of flexibility and freedom

[31:47] Clear and well-written English communication is crucial during the hiring process

Connect with Chase 

As the pandemic forced us to adapt to new ways of working, many organizations have embraced the benefits of flexible work arrangements. But as we continue to navigate the remote work landscape, there's still a lot to learn. Let's dive in and learn how Dropbox is designing a virtual-first work culture.

Today, we have Alastair Simpson, VP of Design at Dropbox, a company that has undergone a complete transformation since 2020. He will share his insights on the company's complete shift to a virtual-first work culture. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Dropbox's virtual first work culture.

[rebroadcast: The following episode was the most popular episode since the start of our podcast. We have decided to share this content again because we believe it is still relevant and valuable in the current context .] 

In this episode:

[05:13] Why companies should put the customer at the heart of everything they're doing.

[07:55] The behavior change challenge in embracing remote work culture

[16:50] How to reduce unnecessary meetings

[21:36] How has Dropbox implemented a virtual first approach to work

[28:54] The importance of in-person interaction and meetings in remote work 

Connect with Alastair 

‍Welcome back to Remote First Podcast. Today, we are discussing how to embrace hybrid work and how companies can effectively navigate the transition to this new work model. With many companies exploring hybrid work as a potential long-term solution, you will learn valuable insights on how to embrace remote work while still maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction.

To have this conversation, we have Claire Donald as our guest today, VP of Engineering at Moo. She will share her knowledge and experience in leading Moo's successful transition to remote work. 

In this episode:

[6:39] The meaning of hybrid work and how companies can embrace it progressively

[15:23] Training and guidance for remote employees 

[20:08] How to navigate training and communicate challenges in a hybrid workplace

[23:24] Why hybrid work is not a dirty word

Connect with Claire

Welcome to today's episode of Remote First Podcast. We will discuss Human Design and how it impacts the work of teams and organizations. To have this conversation, we have Lena Thompson, human design consultant, and keynote speaker.

In this episode, Lena will explain how understanding our unique Human Design Energy Type can help us channel our energy for optimal productivity — along with some tips on how each type can be more productive at work.

In this episode:

[01:30] What is human design, and why is it important to your work?

[08:01] How to best channel your energy and utilize it for optimal productivity

[10:34] Learn about the different Human Design Energy Types

[27:44] The importance of slowing down and taking time for yourself

Connect with Lena Thompson

If we keep talking about where people are working, we're never going to stop having this fight about home office versus office. So, we need to shift the conversation to what really matters: how we work.

Today, we have Laurel Farrer, the Head of Workplace, and a Principal of Strategy and Operations at GitLab, who has been a remote work thought leader for almost a decade. GitLab has been able to grow as a company at an accelerated rate that is record-breaking and much of that is because of the ways that they work, which is TeamOps.

Tune in to hear all about GitLab’s new way of working that is critical for the success of any team regardless of their workplace model, creates operational efficiency, allows decisions to be made very effectively, and gives everyone an equal voice in the team. 

In this episode:

[01:25] Laurel’s journey of advocating for Remote Work and the future of work

‍[05:43] How GitLab retired the Head of Remote role

[10:54] What TeamOps is all about

[15:54] The 4 principles of GitLab’s effective decision-making model

[21:18] Self-management and autonomy are critical for distributed teams

[27:42] Laurel’s wish in 2023 for psychological safety in a distributed world

Connect with Laurel Farrer