Zapier's comprehensive remote work playbook covering everything from automation to management across their 800+ person distributed company
Zapier's ultimate guide to remote work distills lessons from their 100% distributed company with over 800 teammates across 40 countries. The comprehensive guide covers seven critical areas: Automation for Remote Work (streamlining processes, staying connected from home), Teamwork on Remote Teams (communication strategies, collaboration across locations, managing interactions), Remote Work for Managers (building trust, creating accountability, effective leadership), Remote Work for Employees (productivity tips, managing personal environments, avoiding burnout, work-life balance), Remote Workspaces (home office setups, alternative workspace options, optimizing environments), Remote Work Tools (recommended technology, communication platforms, productivity software), and State of Remote Work (trends, research, benefits, future of distributed teams). Engineering leaders will learn practical strategies for successfully navigating remote work across different roles and contexts, from individual contributor productivity to team management and organizational culture. The guide emphasizes that successful remote work requires intentional design of processes, tools, and culture rather than simply replicating office practices online.
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