Articles – Koen’s view

Meetings are a source of frustration

When Crevits’ Solution Is the Problem

Flemish Minister Crevits announced last week that all Flemish civil servants must return to the office 50 percent of the time. Her stated reason: different teams had settled into different arrangements, and that inconsistency needed fixing. She…
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How far can I be from a company before I stop feeling part of it?

Over the days around the new year, I noticed the company's tempo change. Calendars loosened. Threads went quiet. Decisions that normally ricochet through chat and meetings took on a softer sound, as if the organisation had moved into a lower…

Postcrossing postcard exchange: why I love it (and what it teaches me about data)

Most of this blog lives in the land of leadership frameworks, remote-work rituals, and technology that promises to streamline your life while quietly adding three new dashboards. Today I want to talk about something radically unoptimized:…

Unleashing Startup Productivity: Embracing Asynchronous Work for Founders

Adopting asynchronous work can increase startup founder productivity by allowing for deep work, scheduling flexibility, global cooperation, and fostering work-life balance.

Asynchronous Brainstorming: Why Time Apart Can Lead to Better Ideas

Discover the efficiency of asynchronous brainstorming - a method fostering creativity by allowing team members to contribute ideas at their own pace.
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Beyond the Boundaries of Being Homebound

The real essence of remote work: extending beyond homes. Discover how satellite offices, coworking spaces, & tailored environments foster productivity and work-life balance.
Asynchronous Work: The Secret to Learning and Growing Faster as a Remote Worker

Learning and Growing Faster as a Remote Worker

We explore how asynchronous work can be a secret weapon for learning and personal growth for remote workers and digital nomads.
Asynchronous work

Asynchronous Work

Discover asynchronous work: a flexible approach that transcends time zones, enhances productivity, and promotes work-life balance.
The Importance of Addressing Toxic Workplaces: Human Resources and Legal Perspective

Addressing Toxic Workplaces

Positive workplaces are essential. Toxic behavior harms people and organizations. Managers must understand and address toxicity to avoid hazards.
A remote first company can win the war on talent

What is a remote-first organization?

Wondering if working remotely is the right fit for you? Here's what you need to know about the growing trend of remote-first companies.

Different types of Hybrid work

Hybrid work is a type of flexible working arrangement that combines remote and on-site work. It enables staff to work in different settings.

Obvious Signs that Remote Work is For You

If you have been thinking about working from home, here are some obvious signs that remote work is for you.

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