Luke ThomasSlack is not asynchronousAs someone who has worked for partially and fully distributed organizations for almost a decade, every company I’ve worked for has used…9 min read·Jun 18, 2021--1--1
Luke ThomasFlexWork: the new rules of the modern workplaceThe way we work has changed. For most organizations, this change happened suddenly and without warning due to Covid-19. Now, virtually…6 min read·Apr 30, 2020----
Luke ThomasinMarkerWhat will happen to remote work after Covid-19?Before the growth of Covid-19, remote work was a frequent topic of debate in the tech industry. Some people love it and can’t imagine…7 min read·Apr 18, 2020----
Luke ThomasHow to work remotely with your significant otherThe Coronavirus outbreak has forced many to work from home. This can be a challenge, but what happens if you AND your significant other…2 min read·Mar 11, 2020----
Luke ThomasThe office dictates how we communicate at work (and why that might not be a good thing)Over the last several years, I’ve had the unique opportunity to have worked for distributed companies in a variety of roles (individual…8 min read·Feb 7, 2020----
Luke ThomasRemote work doesn’t need a “virtual office”Do remote teams need a virtual office environment to get work done?8 min read·Jan 24, 2020----
Luke Thomas15 Problems with Remote WorkIf you work in technology, the conversation around remote work is consuming a lot of mindshare right now.11 min read·Nov 12, 2019--1--1
Luke ThomasinMarkerThe Manager’s Schedule Is Holding Back Remote WorkThe co-founder of Friday.app lays out the reasons it’s still tough to work from home5 min read·Nov 4, 2019--8--8
Luke ThomasOKRs and the lucrative business of manufacturing complexityAlmost five years ago, I was introduced to a new goal setting framework called OKRs. At the time, I worked for a ~ 150-person company, and…6 min read·Nov 27, 2018--1--1
Luke ThomasThe Employee Engagement MythAs I’ve been working on Friday Feedback the last couple years, I’ve read dozens of books and research on the concept of employee…5 min read·Oct 13, 2018--3--3