Benefits of Remote Work > More flexibility > No commute > Freedom to work from anywhere > Better productivity / fewer interruptions or distractions > The comfort of working from a space you’re comfortable in DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
“Benefits” > “something that produces good or helpful results or effects; or that promotes well-being” - Some benefits are nice to have; they make your life better than it would have been otherwise - Some benefits are things you need; they make it possible to do something you wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Why strive for a diverse team? > Because it’s the right thing to do! > It will make your team stronger - Having different perspectives represented will make you better at anticipating problems and having empathy for users - You will land talented people who are often overlooked and will be great additions to your team DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Diversity vs Inclusion > Diversity: having a team that doesn’t all look the same > Inclusion: making people who don’t look the same feel comfortable, welcome and integrated on your team DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Chronic Illness or Disability > Accessibility concerns > Difficulties getting out of the house/to work > A tangible need for flexible working hours > Energy conservation worries > A desire to keep their health issues private DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Underrepresented Minorities (URMs) > Energy conservation (again) - Code-switching - Microaggressions > Feeling like an outsider > Resources are often an issue DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Location-based diversity > Not everyone has the resources to live in major urban areas - Can’t afford it - Family obligations - Visa issues > These are factors that may disproportionately affect URMs DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Transitioning Remotely > I’m trans! > The number of trans people working in tech is growing > I believe the reason for that is because: remote work is possible in tech, and remote jobs can be attractive to trans people for unique reasons DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
> What should I wear? > What bathroom should I use? > The existential horror of being perceived in my physical form > People learning your new name/pronouns > Time off for surgeries Transitioning At Work Challenges DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Fostering a healthy remote environment > It takes work! > It’s a skill that takes practice! > It’s something you have to be intentional about! DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
(Text-Based) Communication Is Key > Messages exist and you can go back to them in the future > More time to think about what you’re going to say > Tone is really hard to convey > You have to be more explicit about expectations > Give as much context as you can for your messages DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Being a good advocate > Push for a “remote-first” culture - Otherwise remote people can miss out on opportunities - Which is something URMs already struggle with! > “We should include X on this…” > Video calls w/ everyone on separate videos DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
Avoiding (Some) Microaggressions > Don’t comment on people’s appearance on video calls > Allow people to keep their video off, at least sometimes > Correct others if they use the wrong name/pronouns for a trans coworker DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
DevConf 2023 - @jameybash A weird situation… > A LOT of people recently tried working remotely for the first time… > during the most stressful era of modern history… > and I’m not shocked that they didn’t all like it!!!
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