b'The Tech Cumulus September 2023SHINY NEW GADGET OF THE MONTH Remote Work Is No JokeThe Nuzzle PillowNobody likes waking up in the middle of the night because of an uncomfortable pillow. Sometimes, your pillow gets too hot, and you have to flip it over to the cooler side, while other times its gone flat and requires a quick re-fluff before you can get comfortable again. With the Nuzzle pillow, you dont have to worry about either problem. Using fabric developed for NASA space suits, these pillows remain cool on the hottest nights. The Nuzzle pillow is made up of Nanocoil gel fibers that help it retain itsI recently read an article in the New York Timesa 10-year average annual revenue growth shape while keeping your neck and headtitled Were Kidding Ourselves That Workersof 21% and profit growth of 24%. Client supported throughout the night. If yourePerform Well From Home, which I felt urgentlysatisfaction metrics reached all-time highs. Our ready for a better nights rest, try the Nuzzleneeded a counterpoint. The article discussedclients are board members and CEOs of some pillow today!the Houston-based law firm Ahmad, Zavitsanos,of the largest companies in the world as well Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing as they navigatedas private equity investors of the largest funds the pandemic, avoided layoffs and achievedand government leaders.their best year on record. Its an inspiring story, Experience Fewer Errorsand I dont mean to take any credit away from it. If you think a remote firm cant build a With New Hiressuccessful culture, youd be wrong. ghSMART That being said, the heart of the story is thatrecently won an award for being the best By Refining Your Onboarding Process Mr. Zavitsanos attributed the success of hismanagement consulting firm to work for. Onboarding is an essential part of the hiringbusiness to his colleagues returning to theThis was out of 100,000 firms and based on process. While interviewing allows you tooffice during the pandemic. Mr. Zavitsanosoverall employee satisfaction. We also hold a select the right person for your open position,stated, Ambitious lawyers at firms like oursGlassdoor culture rating of 4.9 out of 5, which onboarding gives you an opportunity tosimply couldnt thrive in a virtual setting. Thatis #1 in our industry.train them before they start their day-to-daymay be true for his firm, but I fear his case might scare off leaders considering a moreYoud also be mistaken if you thought a remote responsibilities. This is your chance to setflexible work arrangement for their workforces. firm would struggle to attract top-tier talent. them up for success. If you havent alreadyWe have four New York Times bestselling done so, document the tasks for everyI want you to consider the alternativeauthors and two Rhodes Scholars, and many position in your company in the comingexperience my company ghSMART saw, as weof our colleagues have performed at the top of weeks. Speak with the person currently inoffered flexible and remote work before andtheir peer groups. Its clear you can attract and that role to ensure you dont miss any criticalduring Covid-19 and produced similar results.retain top talent at a remote firm.functions. This will give you a great start for aAt ghSMART, every employee has worked flawless onboarding system. From there, youfrom home since day one, and we have neverFor the leaders of those organizations can document any questions or concernsdoubted ambitious professionals can functionconsidering flexible and remote work, I say that arise in future onboarding sessions towith remote and flexible work. give it a chance. It offers a level of freedom cover any holes. With time, your onboardingand flexibility your employees will be process willAt ghSMART, we achieved record revenue andincredibly grateful for, and you may even see soon run itself!profits throughout the pandemic, completingan uptick in productivity.Dr. Geoff Smart is chairman and founder of ghSMART, a leadership consulting firm that exists to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. Dr. Smart and his firm have published multiple New York Times bestsellers. He stays active in his community and has advised many government officials. Technology That Works!216-393-24843'