Achieving and managing through hyper-growth is formidably difficult. It requires executing, learning, and iterating at a fast pace, faster than competitors. It also requires transforming the organization as needed to support that growth… at the very same time. Sure, the idea of smoking competition from the get-go can seem like a nice problem to have.Continue reading “The Highs and Lows of Managing a Hyper-Growth Startup in 2021”
Author Archives: Oyster Team
What is Upskilling and Why Does it Matter for Distributed Teams?
What is Upskilling and Why Does it Matter for Distributed Teams? Managing remote teams presents challenges, least of them being time zone conflicts and decreased camaraderie between members. So, when it comes to keeping your remote team on top of industry trends and knowledge, you’ll want the solution with the least friction and best results:Continue reading “What is Upskilling and Why Does it Matter for Distributed Teams?”
What is a 13th & 14th Month Salary? [and how to manage and simplify it]
Imagine that you’ve found the ideal employee in Portugal. Isla has all the skills you’re looking for and will be a stellar match for your company culture. But during salary negotiations, she looks at your offer and asks, “Does this include the 13th- and 14th-month salaries?” For a moment, you’re caught up short. What isContinue reading “What is a 13th & 14th Month Salary? [and how to manage and simplify it]”
Vonage: with great responsibility comes great communication
We talked to Daniel Hecker-Campbell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Vonage, on keeping spirits high, the challenges of managing remotely and the importance of communication.
Remote Ready Success Story – Mounya
One thing is clear, remote work is here to stay! A recent Gartner survey of company leaders found that 80 percent of managers plan to allow employees to work remotely at least part of the time after the pandemic, while 47 percent will allow employees to work from home full-time. A Lebanese dietitian turned creativeContinue reading “Remote Ready Success Story – Mounya”
Are you Remote Ready?
Distributed and remote work is here to stay. A recent McKinsey survey of 800 corporate executives from around the globe states that 38% expect their remote employees to continue working from home at least some of the time. This should come to no surprise. When the call came to keep businesses operational during the pandemic,Continue reading “Are you Remote Ready?”
Welcome to the “Fully Distributed” series
Welcome to the “Fully Distributed” series, our new feature where we take a closer look into the best distributed companies today. With more companies adopting the distributed framework, the number of available remote roles is growing at rapid speed. As many would agree, the distributed lifestyle presents an exciting opportunity to work where you feelContinue reading “Welcome to the “Fully Distributed” series”
