Freedom of Work

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is more than a standalone initiative—it's a strategic lever for driving innovation, alignment, and growth in remote-first and global organizations. In this episode of the Freedom of Work podcast, host Leah Cottham is joined by Anthony Vaughan, from Boundless and the E1B2 Collective podcast, to dive deep into how leaders can weave DEI into the very DNA of thei...

We explore how innovative recognition and feedback practices can truly drive employee engagement. Joined by Mike from iVendi, we dive into the importance of making engagement programs personal, meaningful, and ongoing—rather than just another checkbox exercise. Mike shares insights on the Extra Mile Awards , a unique recognition program that celebrates employees for going above and beyond. We also...

There's more to global benefits than just checking boxes. Leah, our Host of the Freedom of Work podcast, sat down with Ashley, a People Partner who focuses on creating global benefits packages for remote start-ups. In this episode, we explore the strategy of creating worldwide perks that genuinely resonate with diverse cultures and produce tangible business results. We'll question common assumptio...

HR is no longer just about policies and paperwork - it's transforming into a strategic, people-first function. In this episode, Leah chats with Jag, a PeopleOps Leader and Founder with over a decade of experience scaling high-growth startups and the founder of HLSTK LABS . We explore the evolution from traditional HR to People Ops, the key drivers of this shift (remote work, employee expectations,...

Employer branding is more important than ever - especially in a remote-first world where candidates can work from anywhere. But how do you build a brand that attracts top talent globally? In this episode, Leah Cottham our Host at RemoFirst breaks down what makes a strong employer brand in a distributed workforce, how companies can adapt to the shift from traditional to remote-first branding, and t...

Introducing the Freedom of Work Podcast! Freedom of Work is for HR and people teams, founders, or anyone looking to better prepare for the future of work. You'll find engaging discussions with experts and leaders on navigating the day-to-day experience of global hiring, what the future of work may look like, and how flexible work is changing the game. We'll dive deep into various topics around rem...