HBR IdeaCast Advice from the CEO of an All-Remote Company
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Sep 27, 2022 Sid Sijbrandij, the Co-founder and CEO of GitLab, discusses the transformative power of all-remote work. He shares how GitLab thrived as a fully remote company from its inception, driven by a diverse workforce across 60 countries. Insights include the significance of structured communication, the challenges of onboarding, and ways to foster a strong company culture. He also addresses remote work dynamics, effective meeting practices, and the unexpected productivity gains witnessed during the pandemic. Tune in for innovative strategies that could redefine the future of work!
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GitLab's Organic Remote Start
- GitLab's remote work approach started organically with a dispersed founding team.
- Early employees became more productive working from home, eventually leading to a full remote policy.
Hybrid Meetings' Downside
- Fully remote work is better than hybrid because hybrid meetings are difficult.
- In hybrid meetings, remote participants are at a disadvantage compared to those in person.
All-Remote Advantages
- All-remote work allows for broader hiring and promotes thoughtful documentation.
- It puts the company on the same level as its open-source community and customers.