By nature an asynchronous work environment is people-centric. The balance between work and life looks different for all of us. Async work gives individuals the flexibility to work when they are most productive and be present in their personal lives when it’s most impactful. It’s important to recognize that even those of us that prefer an async work environment will want to spend time building personal connections with their colleagues. After all, we are all human. Co-create these with your team!
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Eliminating geographical boundaries opens up a global talent pool. Companies aren’t constrained by locations when finding the best candidate for the role and individuals no longer need to choose between where they want to live and a fulfilling job. A win-win! On top of that, the diversity of perspectives, experience and expertise in a global team leads to innovation, growth and ultimately business performance.