7. Social Aspects
Trust
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Passion
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Leadership
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Self-Motivation
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Open/direct communication
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Different cultures
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Work/life balance
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8. Advantages
Hire talent everywhere
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Reduced costs for facilities
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Time zone coverage
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Less distractions
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Setting your own work schedule
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9.
10. Disadvantages
Work/life balance
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Time zone differences
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Isolation
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Communication overhead
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Decision making processes
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Meeting colleagues means travelling
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Travel restrictions (Visa)
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11. Requirements
Personal skills
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Communication
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● Language
● System administration
Fast/reliable Internet connection
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Platform-neutral formats/protocols
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16. MySQL AB, Jan 2008
~400 Employees, ~70% work from home
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>25 Countries
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Top 5: USA, Sweden, Germany, Russia and
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Ireland
10 subsidiaries/offices
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(Uppsala, Cupertino, Munich)
No change due to Sun acquisition
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