Into The Remote

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast! In the show, we talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices and explore an exciting new future of work. Glad to have you with us!

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#10 Building a Culture of Documentation in Remote Teams | Shelby Wolpa

In this podcast episode, we spoke with Shelby Wolpa about the importance of a culture of documentation for remote teams. To roll it out successfully, she recommends that companies start building a culture of documentation early on and use AI tools to enhance documentation practices. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to create a strong communication scaffolding in their remote or hybrid team. About the Into The Remote podcast: Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought...

Aug 03, 2023•30 min

#9 The Future of Work: Chaos, Disruption, and the Birth of Something New | Ryan Chartrand

In this episode, we interviewed Ryan Chartrand, former CEO of x-team and Future of Work pioneer, who shared his insights into the future of work and AI. He used the analogy of early 20th-century road constructors to explain the chaos and disruption that precedes every major innovation, as was the case with building a reliable road network We also explored the role of AI and its impact on team leadership and business growth. This thought-provoking conversation is a must-listen for anyone interest...

Jul 12, 2023•58 min

#8 Navigating the Legal and Tax Implications of Remote Work | Michal Surek, PwC

In this podcast, we talked about the often-overlooked legal and tax implications of remote work. Join us as we chat with Michal Surek, a tax manager with PwC and a remote work advocate. We discuss a range of topics ranging from remote work visas, to how different work arrangements affect taxation and social security implications. Whether you're a digital nomad, a workcation-er, or just curious about the future of work, this podcast is for you. The books that Michal recommends: First of all, he r...

May 10, 2023•14 min

#7 Building and leading remote teams in challenging times | Tereza Machackova, Deepnote

It's no secret that a company's success depends on its team. In fact, not having the right team is the third leading reason why startups fail, right after no need for the product and a lack of cash. Building a startup team is already challenging in prosperous times. In the face of the current economic slowdown, soaring inflation, and the remote work setup, building successful SaaS teams can get 10X more difficult. In this episode, we spoke with Tereza Machackova, Head of People at Deepnote, who ...

Apr 13, 2023•39 min

#6 Remote Work Transformation: A Practical Guide for Your Team | Iwo Szapar, Remote-how

Researchers have found that it's common for workers to spend up to 80% of their workdays communicating with colleagues. That's a staggering amount of time! Remote and hybrid work has numerous benefits but like everything, it comes with certain challenges, one of which is communication overload. In this episode, we spoke with Iwo Szapar, Co-founder of Remote How, about why and how companies need to improve their communication practices, workflows, and tools to function effectively. About the Into...

Mar 23, 2023•41 min

#5 Great leaders are facilitators. Facilitation is the skill of the future | Jakob Knutzen, Butter

Facilitation is one of the most crucial leadership skills that often goes unnoticed. However, exceptional leaders are facilitators who deliberately plan meetings and encourage collaboration in teams. They leverage team knowledge, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and creating an inclusive environment. In this episode, we had a conversation with Jakob Knutzen, the CEO of Butter, about the significance of facilitation as a primary leadership skill. He shared some tried-and-tested facilitation tac...

Mar 09, 2023•40 min

#4 Employee Engagement: How to Keep Teams Connected When We're Apart | Klaudia Nemcicka, CloudTalk

Even though employee engagement is difficult to grasp, it does have profound business implications. In its State of the Global Workplace report, Gallup found out that “only 20% of employees are engaged at work.” And the effects only compound in the remote setup where we are not getting physical feedback from our colleagues. In this episode, we spoke with Klaudia Nemcicka, VP of People at CloudTalk, about hands-on examples of how CloudTalk creates a workplace where their people feel connected and...

Feb 23, 2023•39 min

#3 The Best Practices and Tools for Collaboration in Remote Teams | Juraj Pal, Ex-Slido, On Deck

#3 The Best Practices and Tools for Collaboration in Remote Teams (incl. Notion, Loom, Slack) | Juraj Pal, Ex-Slido, On Deck Status meetings can be fun (hint: if you play the latest Red Hot Chilli Peppers album)! With Notion and getting your colleagues to adopt a strong writing culture you can change your entire organization. And Loom videos can fix some of the time zone challenges when working remotely. This episode features practical tips and insights from Juraj Pal, former Partnerships and Pr...

Feb 09, 2023•47 min

#2 How do you build company culture in a remote team? | Matus Horvath, Powerful Medical

#2 How do you build company culture in a remote team? | Matus Horvath, Powerful Medical 94% of entrepreneurs and 88% of job seekers say that a healthy culture at work is vital for success. In the early days, culture is created informally by founders, but things get more complicated when the team grows. That change compounds when teammates are remote. In this episode, we spoke with Matus Horvath, Head of People at Powerful Medical, about how to create and scale the culture in a remote team, the r...

Jan 26, 2023•39 min

#1 In-person Retreats: Because Your Remote Team Can't Live on Slack Alone | Peter Fabor, SurfOffice

In-person retreats can boost employee retention and increase engagement by 12% according to Dropbox. We spoke with Peter Fabor, CEO of SurfOffice - the company that organized over 400 retreats for their clients. Tapping into their experience, we discussed how to make the most of them. From building stronger connections to improving collaboration, we explore the benefits of bringing virtual teams together in the real world.

Jan 11, 2023•29 min

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