Los mejores podcasts de Lena Thompson (2024)

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60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

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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 …

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59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

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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 a…

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58. Hybrid is not a dirty word w/ Claire Donald, Moo 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

‍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 …

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57. A Deep Dive into Human Design and Productivity at Work w/ Lena Thompson 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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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 ener…

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PhD Kimoni Present WORSHIP IN NEW YORK CITY Hosted by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Volume 147 2-23-23 5:58:50

1+ y ago5:58:50

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http://afrocaribbeanvibesmix.com/ 1. C3 NYC Worship - Starting to See 2. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - More Than Anything 3. Red Hands - With all my heart 4. Vive Worship - Bless Hoped 5. Nicole Lashawn - Another Day 6. Saraphina - You Do Not Lie 7. Cece Winans by Ntokozo Mbamba Mbatha - Believe for it 8. Kierra Sheard - Miracles 9. Jekalyn Carr …

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56. TeamOps and the Next Step in the Remote Work Conversation w/ Laurel Farrer, GitLab 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

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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 leade…

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55. How having a Future of Work team impacts the employee experience w/ Sophie Bieber, SAP 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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Employee experience is crucial and, as we enter the “year of employee experience and retention”, it has truly become the foundation for a company’s success, especially a remote or hybrid one. Today, we have Sophie Bieber, Head of Global Employer Branding at SAP, a massive tech company that established a dedicated, cross-functional team to support a…

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54. Handling Layoffs as a Remote Company and as an Employee w/ Michelle Labbe, Toptal 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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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 pan…

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53. Live and Work Anywhere w/ Q Hamirani, Airbnb 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

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 Pr…

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52. The Future of Remote Work 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

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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 th…

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51. A Culture that Fits the Medium w/ Kapil Kale, Tremendous 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

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The way to build a solid remote-first work culture is to create a culture that fits the medium rather than forcing the medium to fit the culture. A lot of companies are trying to take the things they used to do in an in-office culture and put them into a remote work environment. It turns out, that those things don't translate very well into this ne…

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50. Overcoming the Meeting Mania w/ Stephanie Dismore, HP 37:33

2y ago37:33

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There is a true meeting mania in many organizations and workplaces today. With the rise of remote and hybrid work, having multiple meetings every day has become the norm and this is clearly taking a heavy toll on workers everywhere. ‍ Today, we have Stephanie Dismore, the Managing Director of HP in North America. She is passionate about the health …

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49. When Gen Z meets Remote Work w/ tl;dv // Startup Series 27:45

2y ago27:45

27:45

We’ve all probably suffered through the dreadful reality of having too many meetings on our plate, and it’s even worse when they’re all live and close together. Thankfully, there is now a better way to do meetings. ‍ In this episode of the Startup Series, we have Raphael Allstadt the Co-Founder of tl;dv, a company and product that are challenging t…

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48. Building a Culture of Learning w/ 5Mins // Startup Series 26:59

2y ago26:59

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Welcome to another episode of the Startup Series. Discover how the startup 5Mins can help build a culture of learning in your remote-first organization. ‍ Today, we have Saurav Chopra, the founder, and CEO of 5Mins. This startup is a bite-sized learning platform that focuses on building a learning culture within teams and organizations. ‍ In this e…

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47. Decisions Without Meetings w/ Christopher Pasquier, Slite // Startup Series 30:00

2y ago30:00

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Discover how Slite is bringing clarity and efficiency with async thread-based decision-making. Despite being a mouthful, it brings so much value. I'm excited to bring back the Startup Series. Today, we have Christophe Pasquier, the founder, and CEO of Slite. The startup is a knowledge and communication platform where remote teams make decisions and…

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46. Async Work is a Culture Shift 21:38

2y ago21:38

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Today’s episode is a very special one for me because it is my first ever solo episode. So, I wanted to take the time to give you the knowledge and tools you need to really dig deep into the topic of asynchronous work and make the best use of it in your company. There’s so much more you can do with async work than simply recreating the office online…

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45. Ownership Culture in Remote Companies w/ Morgan Legge, Convert 35:35

2y ago35:35

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In this time of remote work, companies big and small all over the world have been making the switch and becoming either fully or partially remote. However, the systems these companies are using hold them back from success and end up making their people feel undervalued, micromanaged, and burnt out. But that's not a failure of remote work, that's a …

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44. Giving Back Opportunity to Refugees Through Remote Work w/ Lorraine Charles, Na'amal 25:46

2y ago25:46

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The Digital Economy has brought with it a new reality in which you can now work wherever you are, as long as you have the skills. This has created a lot of opportunities everywhere, but none have the potential to benefit from it as much as refugees, 70% of whom live in countries that have restrictions around their right to work. To explore the chal…

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43. Should we pay based on location? w/ Sondre Rasch, SafetyWing 31:00

2y ago31:00

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We're already in a global labor market, and most people just don't know it yet. Remote work has leveled the playing field, and now to get (and keep) the best talent, companies need to change their old practices and pay their workers the right way. It’s time to pull up the band-aid and make the switch. Today, we have Sondre Rasch, the Co-founder, an…

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42. Equipping Teams Globally w/ Hofy // Startup Series 26:51

2y ago26:51

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The rise of Remote Work is transforming the way companies are hiring. Businesses are no longer hiring talent where their headquarters are, they’re hiring talent where the talent is. This creates the need for companies to deliver a globally consistent employee experience, and to equip all of their employees with the optimal workspace at home, wherev…

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41. Metaverse at Work w/ Ed Greig, Deloitte Digital 42:21

2y ago42:21

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Virtual Reality and the Metaverse is transforming the way we work and interact virtually. Can you imagine sitting down for a virtual meeting, looking to your right, and actually seeing and interacting with the colleague next to you? ‍ I want to talk more about the future of Metaverse and for that, I’m bringing Ed Greig as a guest in today's episode…

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40. Should Most Remote Work Be Asynchronous? 35:36

2y ago35:36

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In the past two years, we've seen many companies experiencing remote asynchronous work for the first time. But many people still have questions and concerns around remote work and async work. What are the pros and cons? When is it time to go async? What systems do you need in place for it to actually work? Today, we have Julia Szatar from Loom, Rya…

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39. Self-Directed Education w/ Kelly Davis, Galileo 33:28

2y ago33:28

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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 wit…

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38. The 100-Day Onboarding Experience w/ Brittany Sohns, Cimpress 29:57

2y ago29:57

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Onboarding is the process of integrating new hires into an organization or company. For some, that only takes one day of orientation, however as the pandemic emerged, many companies have become creative and found ways to transition effectively to a remote-first setup, including the onboarding process of new hires. One of them is Cimpress. Today, we…

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37. The Unmuted Framework w/ Heather Hansen 34:44

2+ y ago34:44

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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 si…

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36. Maximize Employee Productivity w/ Kate Lister 31:53

2+ y ago31:53

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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 …

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35. Time Agnostic w/ Liam Martin 42:01

2+ y ago42:01

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In this week episode, we are diving into the operational revolution of Asynchronous Management with Liam Martin, co-founder of Running Remote, the largest in-person conference dedicated to scaling remote-first companies, happening this May 17-18 2022 in Montréal, Canada.In this episode you’ll hear:- What is true time agnostic work- Who will be at t…

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34. Spotify's Work from Anywhere program, w/ Alexander Westerdahl 36:30

2+ y ago36:30

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"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 compl…

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

2+ y ago33:30

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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 …

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32. Async hiring w/ Willo - Startup Series 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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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 Asynchr…

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31. Culture Operations w/ Ben Gateley, CEO - CharlieHR 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

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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 Charlie…

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30. Transforming work w/ Tracy Hawkins, Twitter 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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Tracy Hawkins's role at Twitter evolved quickly as the company itself transitioned to a distributed-first culture. Work Transformation to call it right. One year after committing to offering WFH permanently, how does a company like Twitter adapts their ways of working to enable people to work in symbiosis wherever their location. So much to learn f…

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29. New Year, New Expectations w/ Modern Leaders 16:39

2+ y ago16:39

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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 indus…

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The Addiction to the Process of Achieving with Lena Miculek 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

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Lena Miculek, 8-time World Championship Shooter, shares her process for learning and becoming the best at everything you do. If you are interested in what it takes to become a world champion shooter while learning a process for self-improvement that you can apply to any endeavor, this episode is for you.…

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Fighting, Firearms, and Fanny Packs with Greg Thompson, founder of Special Operations Combatives Program 35:47

2+ y ago35:47

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Greg Thompson, founder of Special Operations Combatives Program, shares his thoughts on developing the combatives program and designing products for defense. If you have ever wondered what it means to “stir the pot” this episode is for you.Por Vertx

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Problem Solving, Dog Training, and Opening Up About Combat Experiences with Rick Hogg of WarHogg Tactical 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

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Rick Hogg joins Ron Dan and Aaron Silvestain in this episode of the Vertx Briefing Room. Rick shares his thoughts on problem solving, dog training, and the importance of talking about combat experiences. If you have ever wondered why you should vet the people you want to train with, this episode is for you.…

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Flintlocks, Forging, and First Blood with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

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Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics shares his thoughts on being a maker, being an author, and why you should NOT have a bucket list. If you have ever wondered what it is like to hunt with a flintlock rifle, this episode is for you.Por Vertx

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28. Unlearning the way we work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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Alastair Simpson, VP of design at Dropbox, has been leading the company towards their virtual-first transformation. It being Design-Led is quite unique yet it makes so much sense. In this episode, Alastair and Daphnée talk about why we need to unlearn the way we know work and how to do that. Alastair walks us through the exact framework Dropbox use…

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27. Wellbeing over climbing the ladder w/Dominic Price, Atlassian 37:40

3y ago37:40

37:40

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 Visit dompr…

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EDC is everything from head to toe featuring Mike Glover 37:43

3y ago37:43

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Mike Glover of Field Craft Survival shares his thoughts on expanding the way you view what constitutes every day carry while sharing stories from the field. If you have ever wondered what it is like to roll solo in Yemen or to be caught in Pakistan during not one, but 2, earthquakes, this episode is for you.…

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26. Closing the gender gap with transparent salaries. w/ Jenny Terry, Buffer 36:42

3y ago36:42

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Buffer is a fully remote company that is recognized for their culture & openness and transparency. Especially when it comes to Salaries - a topic that is quite a debate recently as companies are looking into the longer term impact of remote work. This week I have the pleasure to chat with Jenny Terry, Director of Business Operations at Buffer. In t…

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Vertx Briefing Room Trailer - Episode Zero 1:36

3y ago1:36

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Have you ever wondered what really goes on out in the field with our Special Forces Units, law enforcement and military and federal agencies? What about the stories of the people behind the mission? How did their life shape their service? How did their service shape their current careers? How about hearing from some of the best shooters in the worl…

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25. Hyper-growth while fully-remote w/ Camilla Boyer, Hopin 27:56

3y ago27:56

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How do you set the foundation to enable a team to go through hyper-growth entirely remotely? While recently founded in 2019, Hopin has always been fully remote. In 2021, the team quadrupled its size and to do so, they've put together a team dedicated to support this growth which Camilla is part of. In this episode you will hear: The Vibe Team at Ho…

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24. Asynchronous audio meetings w/ YAC 20:28

3y ago20:28

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In this episode, we are chatting about a new way to do meetings that does not require you to get on a video-call. We are discovering another startup: YAC. Tyler Sellhorn is an enthusiastic, empathetic educator with a passion for leveraging technology to help others become their best selves. Once, Tyler was a tech-oriented teacher; now, he's a teach…

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23. Implement your remote-first vision w/ Darren Murph, Gitlab 35:29

3y ago35:29

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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…

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22. Building an equitable culture w/ Eimear Marrinan, Hubspot 34:23

3y ago34:23

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This week episode we dive deep into the "culture code" at Hubspot which helps build a culture that enables people to do their best work in their location of choice. Be it @office, @home or in a flex mode, employees at Hubspot can choose which mode works best for them. Eimear Marrinan, Director of Culture at Hubspot explains how they do it so you ca…

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21. Equity in a hybrid workplace w/ Samantha Fisher, Okta 35:38

3y ago35:38

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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 buildi…

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20. Psychological safety linked to innovation w/ Brian Elliott, Slack 23:04

3y ago23:04

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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 abou…

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19. Data shows people want flexibility w/ Brian Elliott, Slack 29:49

3y ago29:49

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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…