August 3, 2016
5 Ways Successful Remote Employees Stay Engaged
“The calm before the storm” is a well-worn cliche. But sailors know that this saying is rooted in truth. An approaching storm creates a drop in barometric pressure — and…
Remote work
Work is not a place. We know that because we have been entirely remote since the company was founded in 2013. Read how our global team approaches distributed work and learn how to be happier and more productive while working remotely.
May 18, 2016
Stop Going to See Your Customers
Imagine this scene: You are packing your suitcase for yet another business trip. You are pumped about the prospect of meeting with a big customer. Then, you start to…
May 9, 2016
The Genius of Working in Solitude
It is rare to sit in the presence of true genius. I had that privilege a few months ago when three recipients of the MacArthur Genius Grants discussed their work at an…
May 3, 2016
6 Things Better Than Your Morning Commute
Eight billion. That’s a big number any way you slice it. But it’s even bigger when it denotes what you’ve lost. In this case, eight billion is the number of hours…
March 17, 2016
Inside the World's Most Pet-Friendly Tech Company
There are plenty of benefits to working remotely: You can work from anywhere you want, spend more time with the kids, save on gas costs, and exercise at a time that works…
February 25, 2016
How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview
That sure is a handsome-looking pup you have there. He looks like a great companion and he is probably a ton of fun to hike with! But when he starts barking in the middle…
February 16, 2016
4 Qualities of Great Remote Teams
Remote teams are often better than their all-in-the-office peers. There, I said it. After working for six years on distributed, high-performance teams, it’s the truth.…
November 30, 2015
One Way Cube-Dwellers Crush Remote Employees
I was humbled by the response to 6 Ways Remote Employees Crush Office Cube-Dwellers. Nearly 5,000 of you read the post, and more than 30 people shared their thoughts…