Freedom of Work
Freedom of Work
Podcast Description
Freedom of Work is for HR and people teams, founders, or anyone looking to better prepare for the future of work. You'll find engaging discussions with experts and leaders on navigating the day-to-day experience of global hiring, what the future of work may look like, and how flexible work is changing the game. We'll dive deep into various topics around remote and hybrid work, global expansion, hiring trends, and more. This podcast is hosted and presented by RemoFirst.com, a full-service Employer of Record solution that manages every aspect of a company’s global employment needs.
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Focuses on key topics such as global hiring, employee engagement strategies, remote work trends, and the evolution of HR into People Operations, with episode examples like innovative recognition practices and building a strong employer brand for remote-first hiring.
Freedom of Work is for HR and people teams, founders, or anyone looking to better prepare for the future of work. You’ll find engaging discussions with experts and leaders on navigating the day-to-day experience of global hiring, what the future of work may look like, and how flexible work is changing the game. We’ll dive deep into various topics around remote and hybrid work, global expansion, hiring trends, and more. This podcast is hosted and presented by RemoFirst.com, a full-service Employer of Record solution that manages every aspect of a company’s global employment needs.
Host Leah Cottham chats with Gina Schinkel, founder of Driftawave, about how the future of work demands mission-driven leadership and strategic team retreats.
From her journey at LinkedIn to launching a company that builds transformational offsites, Gina shares how remote teams can create genuine connection and measurable business results.
They break down ROI metrics, debunk common CEO misconceptions about offsites, and explore why trust beats control in building thriving distributed teams.
Key topics covered:
[00:00] Intro
[03:21] Mission Driven Leadership for Remote Teams
[06:16] Common CEO Misconceptions About Workstations
[09:54] How Top Companies Use Offsites Strategically
[17:28] Essential Planning Advice for HR Leaders
[22:41] Creating Transformational Offsite Experiences
[26:20] Designing Offsites by Energy and Atmosphere
[28:01] Measuring ROI from Team Retreats
[31:21] Biggest Remote Culture Building Mistakes
[36:17] Human Connection in an AI World
[39:23] Knowledge Work Burnout Solutions
[44:41] Future of Work Leadership Message
Discover why leading remote companies design retreats around energy and atmosphere—and why, in the age of AI, human connection is more valuable than ever.
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