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The definitive guide to remote meetings that don’t suck

Mark Cruth, Atlassian’s Modern Work Designer, shares his personal “rules” for keeping virtual meetings engaging and productive with Trello Enterprise.

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What’s your vibe? One Atlassian team’s unique approach to staying connected

Naming a Chief Vibes Officer each week is one way we make space for vulnerability and innovation – and some lighthearted fun.

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How to have a genuinely good day working from home

Family and friends ask, “How was your day?” or “How was work?” and instinctively, it’s easy to answer with “Good.” But was it actually good? What is a good day?

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Trello’s guide to better hybrid meetings

When most people say, “I hate meetings,” what they really mean is, “I hate boring/ineffective/awkward/disorganized meetings.” In fact, even while 78 percent of workers say their meeting schedule is out of control, two-thirds of workers say the best way to get them excited about attending a meeting is for it to be well-planned.

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How to build a hybrid work culture that will last

They may be the most underrated component of a successful business.

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Company culture, company values: why do they matter?

Unfortunately, some of us hear “company culture” and “company values” so often during hiring, performance reviews, and team building that they’ve lost all meaning—especially if we never see them in action at work. But have you ever considered how the two interact? What’s often misunderstood is what company values are, why they matter for creating a supportive company culture, and how you can bring the two together.

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7 ways to make a hybrid workplace less exhausting

Some employees want to work remotely, others want to work in the office, and many want the choice and flexibility of both. That’s the hybrid workplace in its simplest form. Trello has spent decades establishing the tools of hybrid teams and navigating its challenges and solutions. To make your hybrid workplace less tedious and exhausting, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Rather, you just need the infrastructure, resources, and lessons of our experience and expertise. Bookmark these:

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How team agreements help you navigate the brave new world of hybrid work

Clarify what you expect of each other so you can work harmoniously (no matter where your desk is).

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The right to disconnect: why leaders should encourage employees to unplug

What is the right to disconnect? The term means exactly what it sounds like—your employee’s right to shut off work after hours without fear of repercussion. As Fast Company points out, legislation is mounting in support of an employee’s right to not be available off the clock in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and elsewhere. The European Union (EU) defines the right to disconnect as “a worker’s right to be able to disengage from work and refrain from engaging in work-related electronic communications, such as emails or other messages, during non-work hours.” What do “working hours” look like as the line between home life and work life blurs?

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How to build an enjoyable employee experience through your remote work tools

Water-cooler chats, casual Fridays, and whiteboard brainstorming sessions. Do these sound like relics of a bygone era? 

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Atlassians are on the move as our people embrace Team Anywhere

Missing loved ones and craving adventure are among the reasons for relocation.

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How to solve fragmented remote work communication

Remote work has a lot going for it. It affords employees greater flexibility and (potentially) greater job satisfaction while enabling them to spend more time doing their best work. Already on the rise over the last several years, the pandemic forced many organizations to adopt a remote-first approach—and it’s likely that things will stay this way for many to come.

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How to run effective meetings in the era of hybrid work

Meetings shouldn’t keep you from your “real work.” If structured right, meetings *are* where work gets done.

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5 ways to reinvigorate and level-up your home office

New year, new you. But what about the spaces where you spend so much of your time? 

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18 virtual team building activities and games

This isn’t academic theory or some stuff we just made up. This is how real remote teams have fun and stay connected.