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Remote First

By Modern Leaders

The global workforce experienced a big disruption which brought a lot of new organizational cultural challenges. Every week, our host invites leaders from large or innovative companies like Slack, Hubspot, Gitlab, Elastic, Dropbox & Atlassian to provide insights around scalable strategies for a long-term remote-first workplace transformation. Listen in to learn: - Remote First Employee Experience - Hybrid Work best practices - Work from Anywhere Programs in large companies - Startup for Remote Work
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60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist

Remote First May 02, 2023

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60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist

60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist

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. 


[rebroadcast: The following episode was one of the most popular episodes 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:

[05:43] 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 

On Linkedin

Website Doist


Resources Mentioned:

Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

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Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.


May 02, 202335:22
59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox

59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox

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 

On Linkedin

Website Dropbox


Resources Mentioned:

Virtual First Toolkit


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Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes, and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.


Apr 18, 202335:32
58. Hybrid is not a dirty word w/ Claire Donald, Moo
Apr 04, 202328:18
57. A Deep Dive into Human Design and Productivity at Work w/ Lena Thompson
Mar 21, 202336:01
56. TeamOps and the Next Step in the Remote Work Conversation w/ Laurel Farrer, GitLab

56. TeamOps and the Next Step in the Remote Work Conversation w/ Laurel Farrer, GitLab

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

On Linkedin

Website GitLab


Resources Mentioned:

If you want to dive deeper into TeamOps and the future of work, you can learn all about how GitLab works by taking the same course that they use for onboarding their own employees, TeamOps: Optimizing Team Efficiency, which is and always will be free.

The REWORK Podcast - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 0051: Hire Managers of One

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Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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Feb 21, 202329:34
55. How having a Future of Work team impacts the employee experience w/ Sophie Bieber, SAP

55. How having a Future of Work team impacts the employee experience w/ Sophie Bieber, SAP

Feb 07, 202328:44
54. Handling Layoffs as a Remote Company and as an Employee w/ Michelle Labbe, Toptal

54. Handling Layoffs as a Remote Company and as an Employee w/ Michelle Labbe, Toptal

We are facing a prolonged period of high uncertainty with a world post-COVID, a war between Ukraine and Russia, a recession, “the great resignation”, and, more recently, massive layoffs in big tech companies. Navigating all of that is not easy.

So, today, we have Michelle Labbe, the Chief People Officer at Toptal, a company that even before the pandemic was already one of the world’s top remote work employers and provider of top remote talent.

We are discussing the current state of affairs, how that has impacted Toptal and remote work in general, the best practices Toptal has in place to weather this storm, and what we can expect to see for remote work moving into 2023.


In this episode:

[06:47] The demand for remote talent since the start of the pandemic

[09:29] Are contractors the future of remote work? How post-pandemic layoffs are affecting culture and changing remote teams

[15:43] Ways to support your remote employees once they’ve been laid off

[19:26] How the latest layoffs have started a trend among remote workers

[24:32] Ideas and strategies to improve employee retention

[28:47] The pros and cons of remote and hybrid work on the employee experience and retention

[35:53] Michelle’s wish for 2023


Connect with Michelle Labbe

On Linkedin

Website Toptal


Resources Mentioned:

Toptal's Suddenly Remote Playbook

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Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.

Jan 24, 202338:14
53. Live and Work Anywhere w/ Q Hamirani, Airbnb

53. Live and Work Anywhere w/ Q Hamirani, Airbnb

Tune in to discover more about how Airbnb is creating the future of work and is leveraging its existing business model to try and revive tourism, as well as work through the complexities that every employer has to take on to enable their employees to live and work anywhere.

Today, we have Q Hamirani, the Global Head of the Live and Work Anywhere Program at Airbnb.


In this episode:

[01:34] Q’s journey to become the head of Airbnb's global Live and Work Anywhere program

[05:09] The lessons and insights Airbnb has gleaned from this program

[08:39] What changed about working and traveling and what didn’t after the Pandemic

[12:47] Airbnb’s mission as industry leaders to drive the future of work

[18:21] The Live and Work Anywhere program for Airbnb employees

[21:31] The keys to the success of the program

[26:55] How the program was validated both internally and externally

[29:03] The way the program is helping hosts attract remote workers


Connect with Q Hamirani

Q Hamirani is the Global Head of Live and Work Anywhere center of excellence at Airbnb. He is a business-driven people executive, advisor, investor, and executive coach with a passion for building scalable people functions to help change the world.

On LinkedIn

Airbnb Website

Map of Daphnee's live and work anywhere experience using Airbnb for 3 years. 

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Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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Jan 10, 202334:45
52. The Future of Remote Work

52. The Future of Remote Work

What if I told you that remote doesn’t always come first?

For the last episode of Season 5 and 2022, I'm sharing the mic with Scott Markovitz, a startup advisor and fellow podcaster with his show Leading from afar. We got to take a break from remote podcasting and we let in-person come first as we recorded this episode in real life in Berlin.

In this episode, we’re talking about the absolute necessity of getting people together in real life, especially for fully remote companies; some ways to build relationships virtually; working from anywhere; the importance of async for the future of remote work.

We also got to share what we feel the year 2022 was like for remote work, and what we see happening in the upcoming year of 2023. Scott went even farther into the future and shared with us his musings on what work will look like in 2024.

Thank you so much for listening! I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and see you next year for Season 6, starting on January 10.

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Sign up now at Qatalog.com for a free 30-day trial, for you and your team.

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Dec 13, 202247:42
51. A Culture that Fits the Medium w/ Kapil Kale, Tremendous
Nov 29, 202233:04
50. Overcoming the Meeting Mania w/ Stephanie Dismore, HP
Nov 15, 202237:34
49. When Gen Z meets Remote Work w/ tl;dv // Startup Series
Nov 01, 202227:46
48. Building a Culture of Learning w/ 5Mins // Startup Series
Oct 18, 202226:60
47. Decisions Without Meetings w/ Christopher Pasquier, Slite // Startup Series
Oct 04, 202230:01
46. Async Work is a Culture Shift
Sep 20, 202221:39
45. Ownership Culture in Remote Companies w/ Morgan Legge, Convert
Sep 06, 202235:35
44. Giving Back Opportunity to Refugees Through Remote Work w/ Lorraine Charles, Na'amal
Aug 23, 202225:47
43. Should we pay based on location? w/ Sondre Rasch, SafetyWing
Aug 09, 202231:00
42. Equipping Teams Globally w/ Hofy // Startup Series
Jul 26, 202226:51
41. Metaverse at Work w/ Ed Greig, Deloitte Digital
Jul 12, 202242:21
40. Should Most Remote Work Be Asynchronous?
Jun 28, 202235:36
39. Self-Directed Education w/ Kelly Davis, Galileo

39. Self-Directed Education w/ Kelly Davis, Galileo

For the longest time, education has always been inside the four corners of a classroom. But as we continue to evolve and uncertainties happen, people have learned to be creative, flexible, and adapt. If there’s a remote-first setup in the workplace, there are forward-thinking schools for self-directed learners.

In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Kelly Davis, she is the co-founder and Chief Education Officer of Galileo, a new and innovative self-directed online school for world schooling and unschooling families. Join us as Kelly enlightens us on how self-directed learning can give your family the freedom and flexibility you've been searching for.

Jun 14, 202233:28
38. The 100-Day Onboarding Experience w/ Brittany Sohns, Cimpress
May 31, 202229:57
37. The Unmuted Framework w/ Heather Hansen

37. The Unmuted Framework w/ Heather Hansen

It's a fact that good communication skills are essential in today's remote workplace. People tend to work better when they can understand each other. But what does that mean, really?

It's easy to throw around buzzwords and phrases like "communication skills" and "interpersonal skills." But in reality, being a great communicator boils down to one simple thing: showing empathy. This is especially true when it comes to working with remote teams.

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Hansen, a global communication specialist, TEDx speaker, and author of the book, Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action. She’s the founder of Global Speech Academy, whose mission is to empower global voices to contribute to conversations that matter in business, politics, and life.

In our conversation, Heather shares how we can create a more inclusive workplace by encouraging people to speak up, the Unmuted Framework, and strategies to effectively communicate with confidence and clarity.

Listen to the podcast to find out more.

May 17, 202234:44
36. Maximize Employee Productivity w/ Kate Lister

36. Maximize Employee Productivity w/ Kate Lister

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that remote work is here to stay. But how can we maximize employee productivity and collaboration in the new hybrid workplace?

To answer this question, our host spoke with Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics. Kate is a leading expert on trends in workplace flexibility, remote work, and telecommuting. Her data-driven research sheds light on why companies are increasingly moving towards remote work arrangements and what it means for the future of work.

In our conversation, Kate shares the benefits of hybrid and remote work practices, as well as how they can be optimized to foster better work-life balance. We discuss the psychological, social, and physical differences between remote and hybrid workers, and how these differences can be leveraged to improve performance.

Listen to the podcast to find out more.

May 03, 202231:53
35. Time Agnostic w/ Liam Martin
Apr 20, 202242:01
34. Spotify's Work from Anywhere program, w/ Alexander Westerdahl

34. Spotify's Work from Anywhere program, w/ Alexander Westerdahl

"Once you give that flexibility, people can also take ownership of their own destiny, their own setup, which will allow them to be a better version of themselves." 

Alexander Westerdahl, leads the Work-From-Anywhere program at Spotify and his team did an impressive job at offering the best location flexibility to 7000+ employees, while staying compliant and liable which comes with its set of challenges. 

In this episode you'll hear 

  • The challenges of Work From Anywhere 
  • Work modes at Spotify 
  • If a manager has to say no to remote, they have to motivate the decision. 
  • What meetings should actually be used for 
  • Alex's opinion about the need for the discoverability of information within an organization. 

Read more about The Reality of Working from Anywhere : https://hrblog.spotify.com/2022/03/29/the-reality-of-working-from-anywhere/ 

Mentions: 

  • Facebook Workplace 
  • Sli.do 
  • Qatalog: Digital HQ 
  • Notion 
  • Follow Alexander Westerdahl on Linkedin

Reach out - You can reach out to the host Daphnée Laforest on Linkedin :) 

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Apr 05, 202236:30
33. Open-source principles in digital workplaces w/ Niel Miller & Daphnée Laforest

33. Open-source principles in digital workplaces w/ Niel Miller & Daphnée Laforest

This episode was previously published on The Digital Workplace Podcast where our host joined Niel Miller to discuss the five levels of autonomy at work and how open-source principles influenced the best distributed-work practices. 

While sharing an appreciation for Matt Mullenweg’s ideas of the 5 Levels of remote work, Daphnée pointed out that most of the companies that are leading the discussion about distributed work have something in common. They have a deeply distributed bias.

Automattic, GitLab, Elastic, and many others were initially open-source projects that later formalized into companies. When a company has its origins in a decentralized and distributed community, it makes sense that they would also bring those principles to building a remote, or distributed company.

And they’ve succeeded as distributed companies in large part because of their foundational principles. By pushing trust out to the margins and embracing asynchronous work (out of necessity often), they found a system that worked great.

However, when a company doesn’t have the same foundations and tries to shift to remote work, they often run into issues. Remote work is not the hard part. The difficulty is the years of practice in asynchronous communication, decentralized authority, and building digital culture.


Show Links

Connect with Niel Miller on Linkedin

Subscribe to the digital workplace podcast

Connect with Daphnée Laforest on LinkedIn

Reach out - We would love to get to know who you are and also hear any feedback about the podcast. You can reach-out anytime and we always reply! contact @ remotefirst . fm

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Mar 22, 202233:31
32. Async hiring w/ Willo - Startup Series

32. Async hiring w/ Willo - Startup Series

Startup for Remote Work Series // As you know, our host loves discovering new products and services designed to change and improve the way we work. Which is why we are continuing this series to discuss specific remote work challenges that need solving and feature a startup just doing that. This week, listen to Euan Cameron, CEO of Willo, an Asynchronous Video Interviewing Software. Mind blown right? And you thought you had Async all figured out...


Show Links

Connect with Euan on Linkedin

Try Willo - https://www.willo.video/

Connect with Daphnée on LinkedIn

We would love to get to know who you are and also hear any feedback about the podcast.

You can reach out anytime and we always reply!  contact @ remotefirst .fm

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Mar 08, 202229:57
31. Culture Operations w/ Ben Gateley, CEO - CharlieHR

31. Culture Operations w/ Ben Gateley, CEO - CharlieHR

In today’s episode, we are diving deep into the discussion of Culture Operations: the process of actively crafting the culture within your business. Ben walks us through the three pillars of culture ops: people, processes, and policies, displaying the value of using culture to achieve business outcomes. Ben Gateley is the CEO & Co-founder at CharlieHR & host of The Culture Ops Podcast. CharlieHR takes Human Resources to the next level, emphasizing not just the admin that comes with running and operating a business but especially the people and culture within those businesses. In this episode on Culture Operations, we discuss: What it means to implement Culture Operations into your business; How to actively craft the desired culture; Why working on your business’ culture is an important piece of running a remote-first business; The difference between values and behavior; The kind of behaviors and policies that make a difference in a remote work setup; Examples of how Culture Operations are functioning within CharlieHR. Show Links Connect with Ben on Twitter @gately Listen to the Culture Ops Podcast Connect with Daphnée on LinkedIn  We would love to get to know who you are and also hear any feedback about the podcast. You can reach out anytime and we always reply!  contact @ remotefirst .fm Found value in this show? We'd love your review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. It helps us build trust with new listeners and provide more value for you! RateThisPodcast.com/remotefirst
Feb 22, 202228:26
30. Transforming work w/ Tracy Hawkins, Twitter
Feb 08, 202235:56
29. New Year, New Expectations w/ Modern Leaders

29. New Year, New Expectations w/ Modern Leaders

What a year it's been! In this episode, I am welcoming you back in Year 2 of the Remote First Podcast and sharing my predictions for year 2022. Working in the Metaverse, Working from Anywhere, the new Purpose of an Office and the impact of Remote-First work on the future of education

It is also a great occasion to pay tribute to 28 incredible industry leaders who have taken part on the podcast and sharing with you our favourite moments so you know where to catch-up some episodes you might have missed last year. 

About the Host

Daphnée Laforest is an executive consultant on a mission to help company leaders, people ops and teams, drive a company-wide shift toward remote-first ways of working. Within 10 years of experience in fully distributed companies, she played key roles in establishing scalable workflows for growth, facilitating business decisions remotely through workshop & trainings and building internal products dedicated to digital-first teams.

Connect with Daphnée on LinkedIn

Reach out - We would love to get to know who you are and also hear any feedback about the podcast. You can reach-out anytime and we always reply! contact @ remotefirst.fm 

Leave a review, help us get discovered! - If you found value in this show, we'd love your review on your listening app of choice. It really helps to get the podcast discovered by more and more people. RateThisPodcast.com/remotefirst 

Jan 25, 202216:39
28. Unlearning the way we work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox
Dec 06, 202137:46
27. Wellbeing over climbing the ladder w/Dominic Price, Atlassian

27. Wellbeing over climbing the ladder w/Dominic Price, Atlassian

The narrative is changing. Instead of conversations in pockets about ‘the future of work’ it’s now: how do we let our remote team thrive? Or how do we even survive working remotely? In this episode, Dominic Price and Daphnée talk about hiring and onboarding remote team members, shaping the new normal, and mental health.

Connect with Dom

The report Dom mentioned: The Return on Action Report 2021 &  The State of Teams

Reach out - You can reach out to the host Daphnée Laforest on Linkedin :)

Leave a review, help us get discovered! - If you found value in this show, we'd love your review on your listening app of choice. It really helps to get the podcast discovered by more and more people. RateThisPodcast.com/remotefirst

Our Partner: Remotive - Since 2014 Remotive.io is helping top distributed companies hire remote workers. Going remote has opened your company to the world. So going Remotive we'll channel your jobs to the best talents out there.

Nov 22, 202137:40
26. Closing the gender gap with transparent salaries. w/ Jenny Terry, Buffer

26. Closing the gender gap with transparent salaries. w/ Jenny Terry, Buffer

Nov 08, 202136:42
25. Hyper-growth while fully-remote w/ Camilla Boyer, Hopin
Oct 25, 202127:57
24. Asynchronous audio meetings w/ YAC
Oct 18, 202120:28
23. Implement your remote-first vision w/ Darren Murph, Gitlab

23. Implement your remote-first vision w/ Darren Murph, Gitlab

Season III is getting started with the top companies who have drawn the best remote-first practices. Gitlab famously opened their Handbook at the most important time when everyone needed to learn all about remote work. They also gave birth to a new role : Head of Remote which has been trending in organisations wanting to succeed in their transition to a remote-first company. This week I am discussing with Darren Murph about what it is to be a head of remote and if you need one in your own organisation to set the foundation work of a remote-first mindset.

In this episode you will hear:

  • Why gitlab opened their handbook
  • Hybrid on paper sounds like the best of both world
  • Why having a leader to implement and maintain a remote-first way of work is crucial
  • How the open-source world influence the mindset of transparency needed in remote work
  • In a remote-setting, there is no place for unspoken rules, everything needs to be written down

Links: 

Reach out! - You can reach out to the host Daphnée Laforest on Linkedin :) 

Leave a review, help us get discovered! - If you found value in this show, we'd love your review on your listening app of choice. It really helps to get the podcast discovered by more and more people. RateThisPodcast.com/remotefirst

Our Partner: Remotive - Since 2014 Remotive.io is helping top distributed companies hire remote workers. Going remote has opened your company to the world. So going Remotive we'll channel your jobs to the best talents out there. 

Oct 11, 202135:30
22. Building an equitable culture w/ Eimear Marrinan, Hubspot
Sep 13, 202134:24
21. Equity in a hybrid workplace w/ Samantha Fisher, Okta

21. Equity in a hybrid workplace w/ Samantha Fisher, Okta

The biggest challenge companies are facing at the moment is going through doing the heavy-lift of foundational work. How an organisations works at its core is what will make it succeed or not at working in a hybrid way. This week, I am with Samantha Fisher, Head of Dynamic Work at Okta. Sam is a brilliant leader in the industry and thrive at building people-centric workplace experience no matter where an employee is located. You will hear her opinions on creating an Equitable Employee Experience remotely vs in office and how companies need to make this heavy lift to succeed in their digital workplace transformation. 


Aug 30, 202135:39
20. Psychological safety linked to innovation w/ Brian Elliott, Slack

20. Psychological safety linked to innovation w/ Brian Elliott, Slack

This episode is the second part of an interview with Brian Elliott about the Future Forum, a Think Tank launched by Slack. Lately, they've recently done a study on the impact of remote work on creativity and innovation which is closely intertwined with Psychological safety.  

Brian also follows up on the topic of flexibility and add his thoughts about creating of "Flexibility with Predictability". 

https://futureforum.com/2021/06/15/future-forum-pulse/

Aug 23, 202123:04
19. Data shows people want flexibility w/ Brian Elliott, Slack

19. Data shows people want flexibility w/ Brian Elliott, Slack

Today I am with Brian Elliott, Executive Leader at Slack, to talk about the Future Forum: A Think Tank that enables leaders to reimagine work through data and dialogue to create a people centric and digital first future of work.

Lately, we hear a lot from companies "personal" experience around remote work, but we need more facts, data, research for companies to plan the long term perspective, and understand how this worldwide work experiment will define the way policies and work practices will be designed in the future.

The future forum is an initiative that provides key facts and learnings among 10 000+ knowledge workers worldwide. 

https://futureforum.com/2021/06/15/future-forum-pulse/


Aug 16, 202129:49
18. The next generation is expecting async video collaboration with Voodle // Startup Series

18. The next generation is expecting async video collaboration with Voodle // Startup Series

The next generation is expecting async video collaboration with Voodle // Startup Series

Aug 02, 202127:36
17. The benefits of voice-first communication with Commons // Startup Series

17. The benefits of voice-first communication with Commons // Startup Series

The benefits of voice-first communication with Commons // Startup Series

Jul 26, 202120:47
16. Digital is your new HeadQuarters w Qatalog // Startup Series

16. Digital is your new HeadQuarters w Qatalog // Startup Series

How do you currently "log in" the company you worked for? Since there are no offices, no key card, how do you create a culture of belonging and a sense that you are part of an organization structure. With all the tools currently available in the digital workplace, they were not built to work together and it has become a real chaos to find and share information across an organization. This, as part of our Startups for Remote Work Series, I am welcoming Tariq Rauf, Founder and CEO of Qatalog : a work hub that becomes your new digital HQ. 

Learn more about Qatalog at https://qatalog.com/

Modern Work Index: https://language.work/

Jul 19, 202121:36
15. Voice AI coach observing you w. Poised // Startup Series

15. Voice AI coach observing you w. Poised // Startup Series

Do you think your team mates are perceiving you the same way you think when on video-meeting? How confident, empathic are you? This week, as part of our Startups for remote work series, I am welcoming Charles Hua, co-founder and CEO of Poised // An AI powered communication coach that provides you personalized feedback and lessons by observing your online meetings. 

Take a look at Poised.com


Jul 12, 202120:28
14. Investing in global work solutions w/ Andreas Klinger from Remote-First Capital

14. Investing in global work solutions w/ Andreas Klinger from Remote-First Capital

Remote First Capital, one of the first investment fund dedicated in companies that improve remote work or develop ideas around the second-degree effect of remote work. This week I am chatting with Andreas Klinger about the latest trends following the workplace revolution of 2020.

Andreas is CTO at OnDeck while managing Remote First Capital. He was previously CTO at Product Hunt and Head of Remote at Angelist. 



Jul 05, 202134:26
13. Mastering Virtual Workshop Facilitation with Butter // Startup Series

13. Mastering Virtual Workshop Facilitation with Butter // Startup Series

As part of the Startups for Remote Work Series, this week we are discovering Butter.us, a virtual workshop platform that is disrupting the way we work.

Watch the recording in the Butter platform: https://youtu.be/Gq7DgzUfLhU

What you will hear:

  • 00:52 - Why did Jakob start Butter.us
  • 6:26 - The technical overload of virtual facilitation
  • 10:53 - Why is Butter making workshops for smooth and fun - Demo
  • 14:48 - Focusing on the most intuitive features
  • 21:16 - How will Butter evolve post-covid in a potential hybrid setup
Jun 28, 202126:20
12. Hybrid is a design problem to solve w/ Ross Chapman, Head of Design at Obodo.

12. Hybrid is a design problem to solve w/ Ross Chapman, Head of Design at Obodo.

Ross Chapman is renown for his facilitation skills and devotion to create the best virtual workshop experiences. In this episode you will hear his thoughts on the way remote can actually feel more human, the misconceptions of being more efficient at in-person decision making and best practices to facilitate workshops in a remote or hybrid setup.

Jun 21, 202139:14
11. Designing workplace experiences w/ Ryan Anderson - Herman Miller

11. Designing workplace experiences w/ Ryan Anderson - Herman Miller

How will the office look like as companies re-open them while keeping remote work as part of their culture?

This week, we are exploring the potential the workplace industry has, to innovate in mobile-work. You probably know Herman Miller for their famous office chairs but did you know they are also working in furniture for travel, and even gaming? I loved to chat with Ryan Anderson about the future of the workspace and how there is so much to come. 



Jun 14, 202136:31