Beyond Distance: Transforming Remote Work into Meaningful Connections with Jeanette Winters

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In this conversation, Seb Wichmann and Jeanette K Winters discuss the challenges and strategies of maintaining meaningful connections in a remote work environment. Jeanette shares her insights as CHRO of 8x8, where nearly half of the workforce is remote. They explore the importance of authentic connections, cultural sensitivity, and the balance of masculine and feminine qualities in leadership. Jeanette emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence and the significance of recognizing and addressing employee engagement and disengagement. ABOUT US We help SMEs cultivate a positive, ""glowing"" culture, so that trust does not erode. We specialise in operations management and culture consulting, enabling ambitious small and medium enterprises to grow. To date, we have successfully delivered over 150 global culture and operational learning initiatives, valued at US$16.5 million. These initiatives have reached more than 35 countries, impacting 38,000 professionals and providing 11,500 hours of learning. We have worked with SMEs like Upwork, Berty, GoFleet, Spiralyze, and giants such as Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, and many more.

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