Remote Work

Chris Dyer is the Founder and CEO of PeopleG2, a background check and intelligence firm. Based in California, he is the host of TalentTalk on OC Talk Radio and iHeartRadio, an in-demand speaker on company culture, remote workforces, and employee engagement, and a frequent contributor to Forbes, Inc, HR.com and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Kim Shepherd was the CEO and Co-owner of Decision Toolbox, a recruitment solutions provider, which became an entirely virtual company in 2002. Based in California she is a recognised thought leader by organizations including the Human Capital Institute and a frequent keynote speaker.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Go home and work;
Chapter - 02: Coming to terms;
Chapter - 03: Spoiler alert – CEOs beware;
Chapter - 04: Scrumming Swiss cheese;
Chapter - 05: Who is in your orchestra pit?;
Chapter - 06: Why not remote?;
Chapter - 07: A collision of intelligence and creativity;
Chapter - 08: Top-down leadership - why remote is best for leaders;
Chapter - 09: Company health - why remote is best for the company;
Chapter - 10: People health - why remote is best for your people;
Chapter - 11: Who can work from home;
Chapter - 12: Who can lead from home;
Chapter - 13: Who are you as a company?;
Chapter - 14: Getting started;
Chapter - 15: Meetings and measurement;
Chapter - 16: People, processes, tools, technology... and momentum;
Chapter - 17: Profit and people;
Chapter - 18: Questions you should be asking yourself;
Chapter - 19: Story time;
Chapter - 20: Paying it forward;

"Chris and Kim have delivered the essential must read for anyone leading a remote a team. From their engaging stories to the practical advice their honest and uplifting style is contagious!"

"We need this [book], especially after a year when so many companies were forced into remote work woefully unprepared. Anyone with remote employees should read this book. If you do, you will set yourself apart from the competition and help ensure a culture that you - and your people - can be proud of."

"Chris and Kim's book is a must read for all business leaders to not just survive but to thrive in the new world of work. They provide a sound case for why and how to make remote work as a strategic business advantage. They provide real world examples of effective leadership using their "Swiss Cheese" approach to filling the holes and not the cheese."

"Chris and Kim are succinct at delivering the right information at the right time to implement on immediately to get the results we are hunting in our organizations."

"I have been privileged to be able to use Chris & Kim's work for several years now in various organizations with very positive feedback. I am very happy to see that they are making this work accessible to everyone through this book, with an optimal mix of practical tips, practical case analyses and scientific background."

"This is a must read for any leader looking for practical work-from-home tips and tools to help build a stronger culture. Kim and Chris's real-life examples and current data highlight how WFH is here to stay, and how you can help your company produce greater results with a stronger culture in this new remote work world."

"If you're considering taking your workforce remote - or have already done so but still have questions, this book serves as a guide to do remote work right!"

"As a professional leading a remote team, I'm thrilled by the message of this book. The benefits of working remotely, including flexibility, employee time savings and global presence are vital for success in today's world."

"Chris and Kim have provided a recipe book for navigating the world of Work from Home. They have offered personal experiences that not only speak to how to WFH successfully, but they offer many ideas and strategies that can help your business to be more agile and competitive in today's economy. Regardless of how you plan to meet the future, this is a must read book as we prepare for Post-COVID ways of working."

"As a professional leading a remote team, I'm thrilled by the message of this book. The benefits of working remotely, including flexibility, employee time savings and global presence are vital for sChris and Kim have provided a recipe book for navigating the world of Work from Home. They have offered personal experiences that not only speak to how to WFH successfully, but they offer many ideas and strategies that can help your business to be more agile and competitive in today's economy. Regardless of how you plan to meet the future, this is a must read book as we prepare for Post-COVID ways of working."