The hottest Remote work Substack posts right now

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Covidnomics

Diane Francis • 359 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
💼 Business Remote work Labor Market Economic Trends Workplace culture Public Health
  1. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped how we work. More people are preferring remote work, leading to changes in workplaces and housing preferences.
  2. Many workers are quitting their jobs to prioritize safety and better work-life balance. This trend is forcing companies to adapt by offering flexible work options.
  3. Labor has gained more power, pushing for better pay and working conditions. This has led to higher wages and changes in benefits across various industries.

"I’m leaving the country"

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🏝 Travel Digital Nomads Remote work Cultural Insights Travel tips
  1. Many people consider leaving the country after elections, but now remote work makes it easier to actually do it. There are 66 countries with digital nomad visas for those who want to work abroad.
  2. Cleaning your Yeti or similar drinkware can be tough with just soap and water. A mix of white vinegar, dish soap, and hot water works wonders to clean them up.
  3. It's a good time to explore working from anywhere since that's more possible than ever before. When options change, it opens up new opportunities.

The future of work: Pt 1:

The Jolly Contrarian • 39 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
💼 Business Future of work Remote work Complex Systems
  1. Lockdown during the pandemic was a chance to test new ways of working and learn important lessons for the future of work.
  2. The discussion around the future of office work is divided between those who believe everything has changed and those who advocate for returning to the traditional office setting.
  3. Human systems and behaviors are complex, and real change in the commercial world takes time to unfold as it depends on deep-seated cultural layers and incentives.
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Unleashing the Power of AI to Improve Communication Skills📊🤌

Work3 - The Future of Work • 39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
💼 Business Communication Skills Remote work Soft skills Career development
  1. Soft skills, like communication, are crucial for career success and are highly valued by employers.
  2. Remote work and video interactions have increased, requiring adaptation in communication style to build relationships effectively.
  3. AI tools like Poised can provide real-time feedback on communication skills, helping individuals improve and track their progress.

RDEL #1: What’s the best way for eng teams to communicate via Slack?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 39 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Communication Remote work Research Collaboration
  1. Effective communication in engineering teams via Slack involves 'burstiness', quick and synchronous messaging followed by periods of silence.
  2. Research shows that 'bursty' communication styles correlate with higher team performance in distributed software engineering teams.
  3. To improve team 'burstiness', managers can observe current communication styles, consider time zone overlaps, and foster a culture of synchronous collaboration.

The Company Wants You Back in the Office – RESIST!

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
💼 Business Workplace dynamics Remote work Corporate culture Labor Market
  1. Many employees prefer working from home for the flexibility it offers in their lives and are hesitant to return to the office for multiple days per week.
  2. Companies are facing challenges convincing workers to return to the office due to changing preferences and economic factors like labor shortages.
  3. Employees have some leverage to resist returning to the office and should consider continuing to work from home to maintain their independence and strength.

Psychological safety: ‘You no longer have the option of leading through fear’

Make Work Better • 76 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
💼 Business Workplace culture Team Dynamics Remote work
  1. Psychological safety allows constructive disagreement and reduces interpersonal risk.
  2. Teams can build psychological safety by bonding through tasks, normalizing learning from mistakes, and ensuring everyone feels 'seen'.
  3. Seeking input with humility and openness is key in fostering psychological safety in high-performing teams.

The metaverse is a cubicle

Metal Machine Music by Ben Tarnoff • 119 implied HN points • 30 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Virtual reality Remote work Metaverse Workplace dynamics Technology Trends
  1. The concept of the metaverse has been around for some time, but current advancements in technology and societal shifts due to the pandemic may pave the way for its potential realization.
  2. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are becoming more prevalent, with the COVID-19 pandemic playing a significant role in reshaping white-collar work dynamics and preferences.
  3. The metaverse has the potential to become the new organizational architecture for white-collar work, balancing the needs and desires of both employers and employees in a digital environment.

RDEL #12: How to improve WFH for software engineers

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Remote work
  1. Improving connectivity and providing better hardware are key for sustained productivity while working from home for software engineers.
  2. Consider providing stipends for internet and a WFH environment setup (hardware, ergonomic furniture) to help engineers create an office-like environment at home.
  3. Creating blocks of uninterrupted 'deep work' time and minimizing meetings can significantly boost productivity and focus for software engineers working remotely.

Answer three questions to make remote work productive for your company

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 19 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
💼 Business Management Remote work Productivity Team Dynamics Corporate culture
  1. It's important for companies to measure performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. This helps make sure everyone is contributing to their goals.
  2. Culture matters a lot in remote work. A strong culture can keep workers connected and motivated, even when they are not in the same physical space.
  3. Employee satisfaction is key. Happy employees are usually more productive, so companies should focus on what makes their workers feel valued and fulfilled.

AirBnB sends employees Home

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Remote work Cyber Security Data Management Content creation
  1. Remote work is becoming more common and offers numerous benefits, so mastering skills like Cyber Security can be advantageous.
  2. Efficient data compression and transmission can save companies money in the era of remote work, making it a valuable skill to develop.
  3. As more interactions shift to digital platforms, learning to create interactive content or platforms for remote communication can present lucrative opportunities.

Level Up Your Video Meetings: The Game-Like Magic of Virtual Frosted Glass App

MeetingGlass Substack • 1 HN point • 22 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Software Communication Remote work Innovation User Experience
  1. The MeetingGlass app makes video meetings feel more real and engaging. Its frosted glass design adds elegance and privacy, making discussions more comfortable.
  2. It includes fun, game-like features that liven up long meetings. This makes it easier to stay focused and enjoy conversations with teammates.
  3. The app is easy to use for everyone, regardless of tech skills. It helps improve communication and creativity in remote work settings.

Right in front of my face

My Home Office Hacks • 2 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Software Productivity Remote work Tools Innovation
  1. Using the Dictate function in Microsoft Word can save time when transcribing interviews or reading books. Just speak into the microphone to convert your speech into text quickly.
  2. Keeping your home office kitchen clean is important since there's no janitor to help. A fun hack is using a special cleaner to make the microwave spotless.
  3. Transcribing used to be a major hassle, but these new tools can really help make the process easier and less tedious. Everyone should give them a try!

✅ How can we level up regional public relations in the UK?

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
💼 Business Public Relations Employment Trends Remote work Market Growth
  1. Public relations grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it's slowing down, especially in London where the number of practitioners is rising fast compared to other regions.
  2. Many PR professionals moved out of London to smaller cities during the pandemic, but as remote work decreases, people are returning to the capital, leading to a strong community outside London but still much smaller.
  3. Diversity in public relations is key, as it should reflect the communities it serves. The rising cost of living in London makes it hard for newcomers, which raises questions about how to support more equitable growth across the UK.

The Covid-19 Guide To Profiting From Boredom

Day One • 139 implied HN points • 21 Apr 20
💼 Business Productivity Entrepreneurship Remote work Self-development Income Generation
  1. During times of boredom, focus on feeding your mind with productive inputs to harness the power of your brain.
  2. In the midst of challenges, find opportunities to create and profit, just like individuals who launched successful initiatives during the pandemic.
  3. Use periods of hibernation or slowdowns to study, learn, and enhance your skills for future success.

Are we losers?

My Home Office Hacks • 12 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Remote work Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement Marketing
  1. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made humorous comments about remote workers being 'losers,' sparking a debate and humor online.
  2. Working from home has its perks, such as saving time on commuting, needing a smaller work wardrobe, and avoiding bad office coffee.
  3. The discussion around being a 'loser' for working from home has led to a special offer for readers related to copywriting.

Allow people to turn their cameras off, to fight Zoom fatigue

UX Psychology • 39 implied HN points • 18 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Remote work Gender differences
  1. Using a camera during virtual meetings can be fatiguing, especially for women and newcomers.
  2. Zoom fatigue can be caused by excessive close-up eye gaze, cognitive load from deliberate nonverbal cues, self-evaluation from staring at oneself, and limited physical mobility.
  3. Allowing people to turn their cameras off in virtual meetings can help fight Zoom fatigue, particularly benefiting women and new employees by reducing the pressure to manage appearances.

Diya Jolly (Incoming CPO at Xero, ex-Okta)

The Takeoff • 19 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
💼 Business Product Management Leadership Company Culture Remote work
  1. Lagging indicators for product success include revenue, mid-level indicators involve usage metrics, and early indicators consist of feedback from target customers.
  2. Building a strong product culture involves deep customer empathy, a focus on business growth, a drive for learning, and a collaborative team culture.
  3. Success in product management is measured by revenue generation, usage metrics, and meeting target customer needs through strategic decision-making.

A Brave IT guy

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology IT Cybersecurity Remote work
  1. Consider trying the Brave browser for enhanced security and speed, recommended by an IT professional.
  2. Utilize voice-to-text technology to save time when typing a lot of content, but remember to review and edit due to accuracy issues.
  3. Get featured in My Home Office Hacks by sharing your work-from-home profile and business details.

Putting the digital in nomad

My Home Office Hacks • 10 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Remote work Quote
  1. Invest in a portable wifi router for reliable internet connection while working remotely.
  2. Consider a WiFi extender to improve internet signal strength in different areas of your home.
  3. Explore networking opportunities with groups like Digital Power Team for business growth.

✅ Monday briefing #12: AI bias, hype and creativity, search alerts, lockdown lookup tool, BAME voices, dark social primer, and freelance talent

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 21 Sep 20
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Digital Tools Public Relations Crisis Management Remote work
  1. AI bias is a big issue, as shown by problems where software can misidentify people of different races. It's important to recognize and address bias in technology.
  2. There is a lot of hype around AI, especially in marketing, but much of it is just automation or data analysis. We need to focus on the real capabilities and limitations of AI.
  3. Freelancers are often underused in the PR industry, and companies need to be clearer about how they use freelance talent to improve their services.

So Smart I'm Dumb

Synystron Synlogica • 2 HN points • 23 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Workplace Remote work
  1. The idea of providing value to a company and being compensated for it seems simple and obvious, yet many systems complicate the process.
  2. Intelligence and wealth are not distributed equally, and there are basic ideas that should be easy and accepted by all, but are not.
  3. The notion of letting easy and obvious things be allowed and done is highlighted as a concept worth implementing.

Whither paper?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 14 Aug 20
🕹 Technology Workplace dynamics Online Trends Economic Impact Remote work
  1. The Covid-19 pandemic may accelerate the move towards a paperless office, as people adapt to working digitally and without physical paperwork.
  2. Despite the decline in paper use, demand for wood pulp products, such as cardboard boxes for online deliveries, remains strong.
  3. The pandemic has forced organizations to transition away from paper processes, leading to a potential long-term shift towards digital alternatives.

✅ Monday briefing #18: Influencer insights, ad budgets, remote presentations, COVID-19 creativity challenge, DIY app builder, data skills and Instagram business guide, and more

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 02 Nov 20
💼 Business Marketing Advertising Influencer Data Analysis Social media Remote work
  1. More marketers are spending more on influencer marketing than before, showing its growing importance in advertising.
  2. Presenting online requires different skills than in-person presentations, as remote work changes how we share ideas.
  3. Creating apps is now easier with no-code platforms, allowing more people to build their own apps without needing to write code.

Gradient Flow #13: Machine Learning Platforms, Graphs, and AI Ethics

Gradient Flow • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jul 20
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Data Infrastructure Remote work
  1. Graph technologies are essential for various applications like search, recommendation systems, and fraud detection.
  2. Machine learning tools and infrastructure are evolving to cater to modern AI applications and ensure cost-effectiveness.
  3. AI ethics guidelines are vital, but practical enforcement mechanisms are lacking, impacting their effectiveness.

#48: How to design remote work

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 19 implied HN points • 30 Sep 20
💼 Business Remote work Organizational Behavior Innovation Work Culture
  1. Teams should have flexible roles that can change and adapt over time. This helps employees fit their work to their growing skills and the team's needs.
  2. Regularly evaluate each team's work through small, low-stake tests. This makes it easy for team members to show their abilities and helps build stronger connections.
  3. It's important to accept that some remote meetings might seem inefficient. They allow teams to grow together and can lead to better collaboration.