#distributed work

[macmanx]

Unispace found that nearly half (42%) of companies with return-to-office mandates witnessed a higher level of employee attrition than they had anticipated. And almost a third (29%) of companies enforcing office returns are struggling with recruitment. In other words, employers knew the mandates would cause some attrition, but they weren’t ready for the serious problems that would result.

Meanwhile, a staggering 76% of employees stand ready to jump ship if their companies decide to pull the plug on flexible work schedules, according to the Greenhouse report. Moreover, employees from historically underrepresented groups are 22% more likely to consider other options if flexibility comes to an end.

[automatticdata]

Optimizing Connections at Meetups

Explore the journey of how Automattic leverages the power of optimization and genetic algorithms to transform our meetups into more engaging and meaningful experiences.

Meetups at Automattic Automattic has been a globally distributed company from the start. A few times each year, we come together for a meetup to align on team strategy and to forge stronger relationships. We’ve found that organized dinner groups are a great way to facilitate connections and meet new people from various teams. Creating meetup dinner groups turned out to be an interesting…

[karenalma]

Coworking on Sanibel Island

[bdarfler]

I’ve worked for fully distributed companies since 2017. It is possible to thrive in distributed workplaces. It’s not rocket science, but it isn’t always intuitive. Humans have worked in person for millennia, it's going to take a minute to adjust.

[piscinetheory]

absolutely obsessed with izutsumi's introduction to the party. a cat randomly shows up one day and everyone just independently decides they have a cat now. they don't discuss whether or not they should help her or offer to let her join the party, they just go "i guess we have a cat now." and that's it. Then within five minutes of acquiring their new cat all of them would die for her which is 100% how getting a cat works

[headlinehorizon]

Meta Implements New Return-to-Office Policy: Striking a Balance on the Headline Horizon

In a bold move, Meta Platforms has implemented a new policy requiring some employees to report to the office three times per week. This latest news sparks the ongoing debate over remote work and in-person collaboration.

[ducktracy]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RELEASE DATE MARCH 14TH!!!!!

as the self appointed, officially unofficial Pig & Duck Embassador, it is my duty to let you know that TICKETS ARE ON SALE!!!!! GOOOOOO GO GO GO GO SEE THIS MOVIE AND DRAG YOUR FRIENDS WITH YOU!! go see it twice, thrice, four times!! i'm going to be really obnoxious about this movie and expect you to do the same!! let's out-obnoxious each other, and start by yelling at your friends to GO SEE THIS FILM!!

[wifegideonnav]

eta: the third to last option says 500-999 shhh

how to find the number: use this page to calculate the total number of notes your original posts have gotten, then divide by the number of original posts (and round the result however you see fit). here's mine as an example:

so i divide 142,200 by 626 and get 227.16, which i then round to 227 average notes per post

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Another year has passed, and with it the opportunity to reflect back on all that has happened. While my growth was not as dramatic as last year, I can still see lots of positive change.

I'll never have enough ways to say thank you for all the love and support you have given me this year. On to 2025!

(2023 summary here!)

[clumsypuppy]

littlest furth shop

@laikascomet

[akirakirxaa]

For absolutely no reason at all please reblog if you think grey or blue skinned Duskwight based characters can be Ishgardian.

[macmanx]

A peak behind the curtain of where I work.

On this episode of Distributed, we dig into the good, the bad, and the karaoke-filled history of Automattic meetups. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, our annual Grand Meetup brought the entire company together for a week. The time spent together — along with team-specific meetups scattered throughout the year — helped us strengthen relationships with our colleagues located around the world. Now, as companies and workers grapple with returning to the office, it’s a perfect chance to consider in-person time as an important complement to the autonomy and flexibility of distributed work.

We spoke with Automatticians about how to stay connected in a distributed work culture. You’ll hear from Toni Schneider, Automattic’s first CEO, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of the WordPress Project, and Nick Gernert, CEO of WordPress VIP, along with a wide range of Automatticians.

[automatticdata]

Tips for a healthy work-life balance for people starting at a remote company

Maintaining a proper work-life balance is tough enough for folks who work in an office. It’s even more challenging when you work from home. But distributed work veteran Raúl Antón Cuadrado has tools, tips, and techniques that may help.

Maintaining a good work-life balance is crucial to ensure that your energy remains high in the long run and you don’t burn out, and it’s a challenge when you join a distributed company. It is always tricky to keep the separation between work and personal time. But it’s even more challenging when you work at home. And the most challenging of all is when you don’t have a specific room that you can…

[broncoburro]

Lucas got a portrait update. A small selection of them, in which he is exhibiting his natural behavior: alternating smirking and scowling.

[yorufi]

domestic wives

[toadletthethird]

Contrarian and Opportunist both use all pronouns, but for different reasons.

Contrarian does so because they saw the whole reality multiplying and breaking, how can they believe in any strong identity? + it's in his nature to break expected rules + she would want to try everything + they're stranger' ally + all other valid reasons y'know

Opportunist on the other hand does so just because he goes with anything people call him as long as they call him

"Gender is a social construct!" They both exclaim in unison, but one of their voices turns more and more into the triumphant villain laughter