Kona Blog - Resources for Remote Managers

A record 4 million Americans have quit their jobs in April 2021. Here's the ultimate guide on what managers need to know and what to do about it.

A Manager’s Guide to The Great Resignation: Here’s How to Protect Your People

Jun 22, 2021

A record 4 million Americans have quit their jobs in April 2021. Here's the ultimate guide on what managers need to know and what to do about it.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

This week we spoke to Rhonda, Manager of Customer Support at Greenhouse. She discusses her six years of management experience, the need to build connections on a remote team, and the myth of a one-size-fits-all manager.

How Rhonda Leads with a "Human-First" Philosophy at Greenhouse.io

Jun 17, 2021

4 min

This week we spoke to Rhonda, Manager of Customer Support at Greenhouse. She discusses her six years of management experience, the need to build connections on a remote team, and the myth of a one-size-fits-all manager.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

Today’s managers have to build trust without ever meeting face-to-face. We ask experts and research how to build psychological safety while remote.

3 Key Tips for Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Jun 15, 2021

6 min

Today’s managers have to build trust without ever meeting face-to-face. We ask experts and research how to build psychological safety while remote.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

This week we spoke to Claudia, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Terminal. She shares her best tips for work-life balance, finding time for team building, and managing a busy schedule.

How Claudia Creates Work-Life Balance at Terminal

Jun 10, 2021

5 min

This week we spoke to Claudia, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Terminal. She shares her best tips for work-life balance, finding time for team building, and managing a busy schedule.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

The top three challenges of remote management are isolation, expectation-setting, and burnout. We share 21 tips to lead remote teams in 2021.

21 Ways to be a Successful Remote Manager [2021 Guide]

Jun 8, 2021

6 min

The top three challenges of remote management are isolation, expectation-setting, and burnout. We share 21 tips to lead remote teams in 2021.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

There's a lot of bad bosses out there. We try to break down why they're terrible, and what to do about it.

Bad Boss: 6 Signs They Don’t Give a F*ck About You

Jun 2, 2021

5 min

There's a lot of bad bosses out there. We try to break down why they're terrible, and what to do about it.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

This week we spoke to Laura, Director of Product Design at Happy Money. She shares her best tips for remote management, leadership lessons from anti-racism lectures, and the importance of balance.

How Laura Leads with Empathy at Happy Money

May 27, 2021

5 min

This week we spoke to Laura, Director of Product Design at Happy Money. She shares her best tips for remote management, leadership lessons from anti-racism lectures, and the importance of balance.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

Burnout is the biggest threat to remote work success. Spoiler alert: your unlimited PTO policy won't fix it. Here are three solutions that will.

Unlimited PTO Failed. Here are 3 Strategies for Fighting Burnout in 2021.

May 25, 2021

6 min

Burnout is the biggest threat to remote work success. Spoiler alert: your unlimited PTO policy won't fix it. Here are three solutions that will.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

Onboarding is the first impression a remote teammate gets for your team, culture, and processes. Set new employees up for success with these tips.

How to Onboard Remote Employees [2021 Checklist]

Apr 27, 2021

5 min

Onboarding is the first impression a remote teammate gets for your team, culture, and processes. Set new employees up for success with these tips.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

Like any office, Slack traditions help build remote team culture. Supercharge your virtual office with these six Slack apps.

The 6 Best Slack Apps to Build Team Culture in 2021

Apr 20, 2021

4 min

Like any office, Slack traditions help build remote team culture. Supercharge your virtual office with these six Slack apps.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan

Employee pulse surveys aren't just for HR. The best remote managers use them for iterating on team culture and blockers. We share a few templates for writing better pulse surveys.

How to Write Better Employee Pulse Surveys [Manager Templates]

Apr 13, 2021

4 min

Employee pulse surveys aren't just for HR. The best remote managers use them for iterating on team culture and blockers. We share a few templates for writing better pulse surveys.

Corine Tan & Annie Yan