Start here
New to the site? This page maps out a reading path through our core content. Start wherever matches your current need, or read straight through for a complete picture of how we think about remote work systems.
Get your communication stack right
Most remote team friction comes from communication — too much of it, the wrong kind, or in the wrong place. Start here if your team's async workflow feels broken.
- The async-first communication stack we actually use — A walkthrough of the tools, rules, and lessons from building an async-first communication system across a distributed team.
- Time zone math: scheduling systems that don't burn people out — Overlap hours, rotating meeting times, and the tools that help — with real examples from a team spanning five time zones.
Set up your tools so they actually work
Tools are only as good as how you configure them. These guides walk through real setups — not feature lists, but the structure and rules that make tools useful.
- How to structure Slack so it doesn't become a second inbox — Channel naming conventions, notification rules, and the operational habits that keep Slack useful without it consuming your entire day.
- Notion as a team wiki: setup guide for small teams — How to structure a Notion workspace so it's actually navigable — pages, databases, permissions, and what to skip.
Build the team operations layer
Beyond tools and communication, distributed teams need operational systems — for meetings, onboarding, culture. These guides cover the structural side.
- Running a weekly sync in 25 minutes (with a template) — A tested meeting format that replaces status updates with actual decisions — including the agenda template we use every week.
- Onboarding a new hire remotely: a 30-day checklist — A day-by-day framework for remote onboarding — from tooling access to first 1:1 to the milestones that signal someone is up to speed.
- Why your "remote culture" initiatives aren't working — An honest look at virtual happy hours, Donut bots, and what actually builds connection on distributed teams — shared work, not forced fun.
Make it sustainable for yourself
Remote work systems aren't just team-level. Your personal setup and habits matter too. These cover the individual side.
- The home office setup that actually matters (and the stuff that doesn't) — The 3-4 things that make a measurable difference to your remote work setup — and the gear you can safely ignore.