Work Appropriate How to Create Remote Culture with Chase Warrington
Oct 18, 2023
The podcast explores creating a healthy and enjoyable work culture in remote workplaces. Topics discussed include building and maintaining connections, organizing balanced retreats, challenges and opportunities of remote work, the importance of off sites, advocating for work-life balance, and fostering connection through team bonding activities.
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Synchronous Communication
- Use synchronous communication for sensitive topics like feedback or when tone is crucial.
- Written communication lacks nonverbal cues, potentially leading to misinterpretations.
Feedback and Candor
- Establish regular synchronous one-on-one meetings for feedback and difficult conversations.
- Practice radical candor to address challenges directly and explicitly.
Presenteeism vs. Flexibility
- Esther's company canceled offsites due to budget cuts, impacting employee morale and connection.
- This shift to presenteeism, expecting 50-hour workweeks, disregards the benefits of flexible remote work.