Ep 569: Culture and Connection In Distributed Teams
Three and a half years on from the first pandemic lockdowns, the debate about returning to the office still rages on. However, despite all the noise this year, as some large well-known companies tried yet again to force their employees back to the office, many employers have embraced the reality of remote and hybrid and are working hard to adjust and deal with the challenges of having a distributed workforce.\xa0\n\nCulture and connection are often cited as reasons companies want to bring people back to their offices, particularly when supporting the new generation entering the workforce. So, what are remote and hybrid organizations doing to address these challenges without invoking a mandatory return to the office?\xa0\n\nMy guest this week is Dena Singleton, Chief People Officer at Kajabi. Kajabi strongly focuses on developing its culture and building connections within its organization, and Dina has some excellent advice to share.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe unique market that Kajabi serves\n\nTA challenges\n\nJob vs Opportunities\n\nBuilding culture and connection\n\nFoster community\n\nSupporting the new generation in the workforce\n\nOnboarding\n\nThe impact of AI on the talent function\n\nThe future of work\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.