Challenges in Transforming a Multicultural Local-Only Company to Remote-First

Explore the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning a multicultural, local-only company to a remote-first model in this 26-minute conference talk by Felipe Furlan at LeadDev. Learn how Jimdo, a company that previously relied on relocating international talent to Germany, adapted to the remote work environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the onboarding challenges, both professional and personal, faced when integrating 15+ nationalities into the engineering organization. Gain insights into the process changes implemented to maintain team performance in a remote setting. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of this transformation, and understand the key strategies employed to overcome significant obstacles in the shift to a remote-first approach.