TED Talks Daily Why working from home is good for business | Matt Mullenweg
Dec 30, 2019
The podcast dives into the impact of remote work on business dynamics and employee satisfaction. It highlights the freedom and flexibility of distributed work, showcasing how it can enhance productivity. Discussion includes diversity in hiring and effective remote management strategies. Additionally, it emphasizes adapting to a distributed work model to thrive in the future. The conversation paints an optimistic picture of how collaboration can flourish across time zones and geographies, redefining traditional office environments.
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Distributed, Not Remote
- Matt Mullenweg prefers "distributed" over "remote" work.
- It avoids implying some employees are more essential than others.
Global Talent Pool
- Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
- Distributed work lets companies hire globally, accessing diverse talent and perspectives.
Document Everything
- Document all decisions and their reasoning.
- This transparency ensures remote team members stay informed and understand the "why" behind choices.