How Smart Businesses Reap the Benefits of Remote Work with Barbie Brewer

Published: Dec. 14, 2023, 10:45 a.m.

b'The benefits of remote work for employers has been seen as a way to keep business afloat during Covid for many companies and in a post-pandemic world many are saying \\u201cthe party\\u2019s over.\\u201d Time to get back to the office and they\\u2019ve gotten push-back from employees for it.But today\\u2019s guest, Barbie Brewer, says the rush to return to the office can be short-sighted. Forward-thinking companies are recognizing and reaping the benefits of remote work arrangements.Discover what they are and how your organization can capitalize on them too.What You\\u2019ll Discover About the Benefits of Remote Work:

  • The two most powerful advantages of remote work for employers.
  • The logistical benefits of remote work for employers.
  • The advantage of investing in people instead of rent and facilities.
  • How mastering the art of asynchronous collaboration increases the benefits.
  • The collaboration myth of being in the same office.
  • And much MORE.

Guest: Barbie BrewerBarbie Brewer, author of\\xa0Live and Let Lead\\xa0began her career in Silicon Valley during the\\xa0dot.com\\xa0boom of the \\u201990s and is now an industry-leading expert in developing critical areas of modern business performance and culture, including remote and hybrid workforces.As Chief Culture Officer at GitLab Inc., Brewer contributed to the all-remote SAS company\\u2019s growth from 150 employees to over 1,000 in more than 60 countries.She was Vice President of Talent for Netflix when the streaming service expanded from 20 million subscribers to over 150 million.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other\\xa0Human Resources\\xa0episodes.Contact Barbie and connect with her on\\xa0LinkedIn,\\xa0Facebook, and\\xa0Twitter.Check out her\\xa0website\\xa0and her book:\\xa0Live and Let Lead: Leadership Lessons for the Future of WorkJoin, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at\\xa0Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app\\xa0here\\xa0as well as on\\xa0'