Culture Uncovered Very
Apr 30, 2025
Jessica Begley, COO of Very, discusses the innovative world of fully remote work at her tech services company. She explores how relationships can thrive without physical offices and the importance of creating a cohesive culture through tools like Slack. Jessica advocates for a 'career lattice' approach for career development and explains how recognition drives engagement, especially during tough times. With insights on collaboration and adaptability, she sheds light on the future of remote work and the secrets to staying connected.
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Distributed Work Legitimized by COVID
- Very thrives as a fully distributed company with no physical office since around 2010.
- The distributed model legitimized especially post-COVID, allowing access to diverse talent across the Americas.
Replace Email With Slack Channels
- Use Slack for all communications instead of email to improve speed and reduce back-and-forth.
- Create specific channels for projects, functions, and social topics to keep communication organized and engaging.
Remote Social Engagement Tips
- Foster remote social engagement with themed question threads and optional social channels.
- These encourage organic conversations across teams, replicating casual office interactions virtually.