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 to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show.

Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

#remotework #futureofwork #futureofjobs #companyculture #aitools

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 interested in the intersection of technology and business, as well as the future of work.

The resources that Ryan recommends: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27220736-shoe-dog

Into the Remote - The Remote People podcast :) - https://www.youtube.com/@heyremotepeople

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show.

Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Connect with Remote People:

Watch the Into the Remote PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@heyremotepeople

Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST: https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote

Visit the Remote People WEB: https://www.remotepeople.company/

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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 recommends podcasts, especially one by Michal Truban (Slovak podcast) - https://www.youtube.com/@MisoTruban

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss - https://www.goodreads.com/sr/book/show/26156469-never-split-the-difference

Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39101777-surrounded-by-idiots

Future Human Behavior by Thimon De Jong - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61077727-future-human-behavior

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show.

Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Connect with Remote People

Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST: https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote

Visit the Remote People WEB: https://www.remotepeople.company/

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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 shared her insights and advice on navigating tough times.

The books that Tereza recommends:

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18176747

The Alliance by Reid Hoffman

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20763746

High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40536148

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show.

Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Connect with Remote People

Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST:

https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote

Visit the Remote People WEB:

https://www.remotepeople.company/

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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 The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show.

Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Connect with Remote People

Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST: 
https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote

Visit the Remote People WEB:
https://www.remotepeople.company/

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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 tactics and shed light on how their product assists facilitators worldwide.

Butter
https://www.butter.us/

The books that Jakob recommends: 

Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52283963-the-mom-test

The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48691943-the-great-ceo-within

Pandoras Star by Peter F. Hamilton
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45252.Pandora_s_Star 

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Connect with Remote People

Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST:
https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote

Visit the Remote People WEB:
https://www.remotepeople.company/

Follow Remote People on LINKEDIN:
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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 where they can perform at their best.

Tool for managing company OKRs that was mentioned by Klaudia:
https://www.tability.io/

The books that Klaudia recommends:

Radical Candor by Kim Scott
https://www.bookdepository.com/Radica...

Never split the difference by Chris Voss
https://www.bookdepository.com/Never-...

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
https://www.bookdepository.com/Sapien...

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Glad to have you with us.

#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 Product Executive at Slido and On Deck. The discussion covers strategies for leading, collaborating, and communicating with remote teams, whether they are product or project-focused. 

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work.

Glad to have you with us.

#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 rituals to you need to make culture come alive, and what technology to provide the team to foster teamwork and communication.

About the Into The Remote podcast:

Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work. Glad to have you with us.

Connect with Remote People:

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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.