The hottest Remote work Substack posts right now

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Data Science Weekly - Issue 357

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 24 Sep 20
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning AI Public Health Remote work
  1. Good communication techniques are key for data and engineering teams to solve technical problems effectively. By improving how they express ideas, teams can reach better solutions faster.
  2. Competitions like the C3.ai COVID-19 Grand Challenge encourage teams to use data science for social good. It's a great chance to make a positive impact during tough times by tackling significant challenges like the pandemic.
  3. New tools like TensorFlow Recommenders make it easier for people to build and serve recommendation models. These tools help users get personalized suggestions for things like movies and restaurants quickly.

Gradient Flow: ML in Finance, Disinformation, AI Superpowers

Gradient Flow • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jun 20
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Finance AI Remote work Data Governance
  1. Collaboration between lawyers and technologists is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI deployment in various industries.
  2. Responsible ML tools from Microsoft focus on explainability, privacy & security, and governance & reproducibility, providing comprehensive support for ethical AI development.
  3. China and the US are considered AI superpowers, with strong research interest in Data and AI, along with vibrant startup ecosystems focused on applying these technologies.

Serendipity and Remote Work ✨

Mica’s Newsletter • 2 HN points • 12 Mar 24
💼 Business Remote work Innovation Company Culture Creativity
  1. In-person interactions are crucial for sparking spontaneous conversations and new ideas, which are often limited in structured remote meetings.
  2. Serendipitous connections among colleagues from different departments can lead to innovative features, products, and even startups.
  3. Designing workspaces to encourage interactions and chance encounters can be key to fostering creativity and innovation, as seen in examples like Building 20 at MIT and the Apple headquarters.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 331

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 26 Mar 20
🕹 Technology Data science Artificial Intelligence Remote work Machine Learning Software Engineering
  1. The AI field has a serious gender imbalance that can lead to inequalities in AI systems. It's important to address this issue to avoid harming underrepresented groups.
  2. Remote work can be tough for data science teams due to challenges in communication and feelings of isolation. It's crucial to create effective systems to keep the team engaged and productive.
  3. New data-sharing approaches, like HealthMap for coronavirus monitoring, can greatly enhance our ability to respond to public health crises. This represents a shift in how we collect and share important data.
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GRANTED: The value of going outdoors, outside your expertise, and to the outsiders inside your team

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 19
💼 Business Productivity Leadership Remote work Communication Company Culture
  1. Spending time outdoors has benefits like increased test scores for kids in Finland and lower mental health disorders for adults near green spaces
  2. Hiring versatile individuals who excel in at least one area can lead to more innovation in companies
  3. Creating a sense of belonging for remote workers is important for their well-being and productivity

Rust belt of tech in America

Madhur’s Writings • 3 HN points • 16 Feb 23
💼 Business Economic Impact Remote work Small businesses Tech industry Urban Development
  1. The shift to remote work due to Covid has negatively impacted small businesses in downtown areas.
  2. Tech layoffs and remote work culture are contributing to the decline of social aspects and liveliness in big cities.
  3. Analogies to the Rust Belt area show how remote work could lead to population decline and decline in city vibrancy.

让远程浏览器隔离拥抱未来 Embrace the future with RBI｜安全红蓝紫

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Network Security Cloud Computing Government Contracts Remote work
  1. The concept of Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) was first developed and deployed in 2010 at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, known as SafeWeb.
  2. RBI technology, integrated into Security Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, helps protect against web-based threats by isolating user web browsing activity from internal networks.
  3. Implementing RBI, as recommended by CISA, is widely accepted as a strategic architecture decision by large organizations dedicated to a zero-trust approach, helping reduce attack surface and enhance cybersecurity.

Operators-In-Residence Program at Equal Ventures

Equal Ventures • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 20
💼 Business Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Technology Innovation Remote work
  1. Equal Ventures launched an Operators-In-Residence program to collaborate with experienced Operators to explore new venture opportunities.
  2. The program is remote, accepting applications from operators in the U.S. and Canada, aiming to provide connections, deep market insights, and the potential for new ventures.
  3. Qualifications for the program include being an operator in a high growth tech company for 5+ years, interest in starting/joining a new venture, and a friendly demeanor.

How's Work From Home going?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 20
💼 Business Remote work Productivity Collaboration Economics Management
  1. The forced work-from-home experiment during Covid-19 has led to longer work hours and increased meetings, possibly changing future work habits permanently.
  2. People have been surprisingly productive while working from home, leading to businesses reevaluating the necessity of physical office spaces.
  3. While working from home can be beneficial, there are disparities between richer and poorer individuals and impacts on businesses in city centers.

Become a Senior Engineer #1: A Senior's Christmas Holiday

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Remote work Professional development Work-life balance
  1. Software engineers usually enjoy a peaceful holiday time at work, including the week between Christmas and New Year when many companies reduce or cease operations.
  2. If you have to work during the holidays, use the slower time to tackle wishlist items, learn new things, and enjoy fewer meetings and interruptions.
  3. Before taking time off, finish pending tasks, communicate progress to coworkers, delegate necessary processes, and ensure your work is safe and documented for a smooth return.

The State of Sales in 2024

Recontact • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
💼 Business Sales Marketing CRM Remote work AI
  1. A sales funnel guides potential customers from awareness to decision, emphasizing understanding the customer journey and building trust.
  2. Challenges in sales for 2024 include standing out from competition, meeting quotas, reaching decision-makers, securing high-quality leads, configuring CRM systems effectively, and keeping prospects engaged.
  3. Insights from sales teams highlight the importance of personalized customer engagement, efficient data management, and adapting to remote or hybrid sales environments.

How are new developers going to survive in such a tight market?

The Schematic • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Development Remote work Software Engineers
  1. The job market for new developers is highly competitive due to layoffs and restrictive tax laws for companies hiring software engineers.
  2. With the rise in demand for online work, there was a significant hiring spree in the tech industry.
  3. New developers face challenges as experienced individuals and recent grads flood the job market, creating a surplus of talent.

RDEL #39: How can teams resolve video meeting fatigue?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Meetings Remote work Research
  1. Video meeting fatigue can occur due to staring at screens, missing body language, and other factors.
  2. Research shows strategies like pole switching in social encounters, choosing one pole over another, and bringing poles together can help teams resolve video meeting fatigue.
  3. To tackle video fatigue, consider dynamics beyond meetings, know when formats should be virtual or in-person, and aim for a balance in social encounters.

RDEL #4: What’s harder about remotely onboarding engineers?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Remote work Productivity Communication Onboarding
  1. Remote onboarding of engineers faces challenges in communication, collaboration, team connections, finding documentation, technical issues, and equipment permissions.
  2. New hires benefit from short remote communication sessions of less than 30 minutes, with 43.4% preferring sessions under 15 minutes for effectiveness.
  3. Efforts to improve remote onboarding should focus on assigning onboarding buddies, building team connections, and streamlining the process to enhance new engineer productivity.

Phần mềm cho công ty ảo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Remote work
  1. In 2007, remote work was gaining popularity for virtual companies due to benefits like cost and time savings, as well as utilizing global talent.
  2. Advancements in virtual team technology have enabled the rise of small, agile, virtual businesses, leading to happier employees and lower infrastructural costs.
  3. Remote work facilitates reduced commuting time, cost savings, conservation of resources, and increased family time, shaping the future of work and communication trends.

✅ Media Briefing #22: NHS comms book, coverage to capital. remote working culture, demanding BAME change, PR tool stack, 2020 in words, Mental Health Half Hour and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 20
💼 Business Media Relations Public Relations Digital Transformation Remote work Mental health
  1. The NHS has documented how communication staff adapted during COVID-19. They shared their digital transformation experiences during the crisis.
  2. Research shows that media coverage helps startups raise funds. Good public relations can make a significant difference.
  3. It's important to create a positive culture for remote workers. Building community and being transparent helps keep teams connected.

Why even B2B products need more emoji (even if you target boomers)

CommandBlogue • 0 implied HN points • 28 May 24
💼 Business Product Management Marketing Communication Remote work User Experience
  1. Using emoji reactions in communication apps can help make conversations shorter and clearer. They let people respond without needing to write a long message.
  2. Emoji reactions create a sense of closure in conversations. When you react, it shows you acknowledge the message without expecting more replies.
  3. Almost every app now has emoji reactions because they improve communication. They help maintain good working relationships without overwhelming users.

Meeting Free Days 📅

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 22
💼 Business Productivity Leadership Meetings Remote work
  1. Setting aside meeting-free days can help create mental space for exploration and focus.
  2. Consider important factors when implementing meeting-free days such as timing, participants, and impact on essential meetings.
  3. Simply having meeting-free days may not solve the root cause of excessive meetings, so it's essential to address the reasons behind meeting overload.

How Onboarding Should Look Like

ExpandAI Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
💼 Business Onboarding Training Remote work Company Culture Employee Development
  1. The first week of onboarding should focus on fundamentals and setting a strong foundation for learning and growth.
  2. To help new hires become fully autonomous, focus on teaching concepts and abstractions rather than detailed specifics.
  3. Building trust through personal connections and strong relationships is essential, especially in remote work environments.

Programmer For Hire

Synystron Synlogica • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💼 Business Programming Software Engineering Remote work Technical Skills Hiring
  1. The programmer is available for hire at a special discounted rate of $10k per month as a full-time, remote contractor.
  2. The programmer has expertise in systems programming, software performance & scalability optimization, and concurrency/multi-threading safety.
  3. The programmer prefers projects involving Golang, Linux, backends, CLIs, high performance & massive scale, with a culture focused on productivity & happiness.

The Relevance Of Tech Conferences In A Post Pandemic World

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Conferences Engineers Remote work Innovation Software Development
  1. Companies benefit from sponsoring tech conferences by gaining innovative insights and retaining skilled employees.
  2. Software engineers need proactive thinking to tackle tech debt and prevent burnout.
  3. Tech conferences provide a crucial environment for engineers to connect, innovate, and avoid long-term costs.

Bas' Take on Tech: Work From Home, AI, DNA, Dominik's Thoughts

Bas' Take on Tech • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Remote work Gene-editing Tech Trends Data Privacy
  1. Helping people in need during disasters, like earthquakes, through tech and careful donations is important.
  2. Global trends in remote work show shifts towards more work-from-home opportunities and legal rights in various countries.
  3. Developments in AI technology are leading to changes in search engines, potential new professions, and competition among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

Remotely work?

Reflective Software Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Remote work Work Environment Communication Work-life balance Flexibility
  1. Remote work has both pros and cons, with some enjoying the flexibility and fewer distractions while others miss the social interactions and spontaneous office conversations.
  2. There are various challenges to address with remote work, like maintaining work-life balance, finding ways to commute without an office, preserving work memories and bonding, and brainstorming effectively through communication barriers.
  3. Remote-first companies offer the value of freedom, allowing individuals to work in the environment where they are most productive and comfortable, highlighting the importance of choice when it comes to how and where work is done.

Pair Programming for Technical job interviews

Reflective Software Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Programming Interviews Remote work Learning
  1. Technical job interviews often involve coding exercises that may not accurately represent real work processes. Employers should focus on the candidate's ability to learn and collaborate rather than specific technical knowledge.
  2. Pair programming during technical interviews can create a more enjoyable and effective process for both the interviewer and interviewee. It allows for a practical demonstration of problem-solving skills and teamwork.
  3. Prior to the interview, applicants are asked to prepare a small problem in any project and work on it for 45 minutes with the interviewer, practicing like in a pair programming session. This approach emphasizes problem-solving abilities and collaboration over specific technical expertise.

Are standups dead in a fully-remote team?

Reflective Software Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
💼 Business Remote work Team Dynamics Productivity Communication Adaptability
  1. Standups in fully-remote teams can raise questions about their value and impact on productivity.
  2. Flexibility in remote work schedules can affect the effectiveness of traditional standup meetings.
  3. Team cohesion in remote settings can be promoted through alternative activities like gaming sessions, fostering unity and relationships.

Ugly Truths About Working From Home

ChughGPT, my personal LLM • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Work-life balance Loneliness Depression Remote work
  1. Working from home can disrupt work-life balance and lead to procrastination due to lack of fixed office hours.
  2. Loneliness and depression are common challenges when working remotely, as social interactions are reduced and isolation sets in.
  3. Maintaining social connections, whether through coworking spaces or occasional office visits, can help combat the negative effects of working from home.