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Remote Work or Just Work?
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On the a16z Podcast, Deel CEO and Co-Founder Alex Bouaziz and GitLab’s Head of Remote Darren Murph share how remote work will evolve to be simply called work as more companies look to hire the right people wherever they're at in the world. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys66HKeE8lg Deel: * Deel's website: https://www.deel.com * Deel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/deel * Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bouazizalex GitLab: * GitLab’s website: https://about.gitlab.com * GitLab on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gitlab * Darren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrenmurph Stay Updated: * Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z * Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z * Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ * Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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The Evolution of Work
Alex Bouaziz discusses the shift from 'remote work' to simply 'work,' emphasizing that the focus should be on how work is structured and the output produced. He highlights the growing trend of companies hiring talent globally, which brings both opportunities and challenges in standardizing benefits across different countries.
"work is not remote work it's just work right and that's I'm hoping the term remote work and it disappears over time right it's more about how you're doing work and how people are structure it and you ..."
Generational Work Perspectives
Bouaziz reflects on how future generations, like his three-year-old son, will perceive work differently. He imagines a world where traditional office work is a foreign concept, requiring explanations of past work practices like commuting and using physical office spaces, marking a significant cultural shift in the workplace.
"the formula one team yesterday as a customer right so like you've got a very big breath of products and people yeah I will agree that long term the word remote goes away and it's just work what we're ..."
Cultural Signifiers of Work
The conversation shifts to the foundational aspects of education and societal norms, such as handwriting, and how they may evolve or become obsolete. Bouaziz draws parallels between historical perceptions of work and today's remote work landscape, suggesting that what we consider 'work' is constantly changing.
"mind he it's going to require an explanation it's going to be one of those generational things where you can show a pencil uh in a small circle in a cassette like do you know what this is like oh yeah..."
Leveraging Technology for Better Lives
Bouaziz concludes by discussing the role of technology in redefining work. He argues that remote work is a product of technological advancements, allowing people to live better lives and enabling leaders to build more resilient organizations. This marks a significant evolution in how work is perceived and executed.
"reminds me also of something I saw recently which was a tweet I think it was from 1891 or sorry the Tweet covered a newspaper article from 1891 where someone was slamming the office because that perso..."