The Remote Work Revolution with Tony Jamous, CEO and Founder of Oyster (Ep. 30)

Remote work is not a trend but a necessity for the future economy.

With a staggering number of jobs going unfilled in the West and a massive influx of knowledge workers from emerging economies, it's obvious that embracing a global talent pool is essential. Remote work breaks down barriers, offering companies access to diverse skills and individuals the freedom to contribute from anywhere.

“I 100% believe that the future of work is remote and distributed. First, there are macroeconomic forces that we cannot fight. Eighty-five million jobs are going unfulfilled in the West, according to BCG. That's an 8.5 trillion economic loss, around 10 percent of the world economy,” says Tony Jamous, CEO and Founder of Oyster.

In this episode of LEARN, Tony explains why modern companies should seriously consider shifting to remote work to continue operating successfully. He also discusses managing and hiring employees from around the world remotely and determining proper compensation through AI.

Key takeaways:

- Taking care of yourself as a leader allows you to take care of your team better

- Working remotely can benefit the health of employees and the environment

- Understanding how to manage the mental health effects of remote work is key to sustainable leadership

Check out this episode on your favorite podcast app to understand what your company can gain from going remote.

Resources:

- Tony Jamous

- Oyster

- Ted Blosser

- WorkRamp

Book Recommendations:

- Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute