

Creating GitLab’s remote playbook (Interview)
Jun 9, 2020
Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab, shares his insights from leading the world's largest all-remote company with over 1,200 employees in 67 countries. He discusses the evolution of work, emphasizing work-life harmony and the need for flexibility in productivity. Darren also dives into GitLab’s innovative remote playbook, outlining its principles of transparency and collaboration. He reflects on the transformative power of remote work and offers strategies for fostering strong, empathetic work cultures in a fully remote environment.
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Early Remote Work
- Darren Murph's remote work journey began at Engadget, where he filed stories from cabs and airplanes.
- This experience highlighted the freedom and flexibility of remote work, allowing him to travel and explore.
Work-Life Harmony
- Work-life balance is an elusive utopia; aim for work-life harmony instead.
- Remote work allows for a fluid integration of work and personal life, maximizing life's experiences beyond weekends.
World Record
- Darren Murph earned a Guinness World Record for publishing an article every two hours for four years straight.
- He attributes this achievement partly to remote work, which eliminated commute time and increased productivity.