Solving the Conundrum of International Distributed Teams with Alexandra Erman

Global teams give companies access to top talent and fresh perspectives, but managing them comes with challenges—time zones, cultural differences, and keeping everyone aligned.

Alexandra Erman, Chief People Officer at BforeAI, knows what it takes to lead international teams successfully. In this episode, she shares how to foster connection across borders while respecting local cultures. She explains why businesses should move beyond country-centric mindsets and build people strategies rooted in flexibility, trust, and autonomy. Alexandra also dives into the role of clear communication and pay equity in creating a strong, unified workforce.

Whether you're leading a remote team or expanding globally, this conversation offers practical insights to help your people thrive.

 

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Alexandra Erman

(05:47) Creating unity in an international workforce

(10:35) Enabling asynchronous communication across time zones

(15:02) Why early HR leadership matters 

(18:18) HR metrics for distributed teams

(21:58) BeforeAI’s dual management system

(32:20) Compensation bands and pay transparency

(39:21) Intentional ways to support a global workforce

 

Resources:

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BforeAI's Website: https://bfore.ai/