Remote teams

Remote teams

Choi Seung-ho walked into the National Labor Relations Commission building in Sejong on Monday morning, about 110 km south of Seoul, and told reporters he would 'participate in this second round in good faith'. The head of Samsung Electronics' largest union, on Friday's evidence, had been preparing to talk to the company on 7 June, three days after his members ended an 18-day strike. By Monday, the calendar had shifted forward by three weeks, and the picket-line clock had moved to three days.

According to a 2024 report, over 70% of workers worldwide said they would prefer to work from home in order to save time and money by avoiding a commute. And while many dread back-to-office mandates, it's still possible to work from the comfort of your home.

While meeting participants are commonly assigned to breakout rooms automatically, Zoom has a feature that allows individuals to choose their breakout and move between rooms at their own pace. This creates a more flexible experience that simulates in-person networking-if you're the host, you can name breakout rooms so participants can self-select based on interests or themes.

Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft's experiences and devices group, has retired after more than 35 years, prompting a significant reshuffle within the company.