People Ops

For while the pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote working, not allowing for much time to iron out the details and causing some teething pains along the way, the business world had a big problem with excessive, often unpaid out-of-hours remote working well before Covid. It's time to do something about it.

In this post, we discuss the role employers play in introducing good supportive practices as governments adapt to the new reality, the need for organisations to normalise conversations about disability and the talent opportunities available to companies that are inclusive in their approach to work.

The amount of time it takes to successfully onboard a remote employee depends on the size and speed the company is moving. For larger companies, the onboarding could last up to three months, while at smaller ones, it could be a week to a month.

There are many reasons knowledge workers find themselves in a state of burnout. Fundamentally the problem with all of them is that they diminish the feeling of being 'allowed' to take time off or to disconnect properly. This is where intervention is required.

Today we are very excited to announce that we are creating a dedicated space for this community to continue to grow, share and learn from each other.

Five years on since I transitioned to People Ops, here is what I have learned about navigating People Ops in remote companies and making sure people are their best at work.