Articles tagged "Working at Zapier"

How to Thrive as an Extrovert on a Remote Team

The remote aspect of my job provides many benefits I enjoy, but the lack of in-person contact has been a real challenge for me.

Why our VPN doesn't use passwords

You might not believe me, but security teams really do want to help make security as simple as possible for you. Seriously.

4 things you shouldn't use meetings for

There is something about unnecessary meetings that can turn a group of intelligent, kind, charismatic people into one collective brainless, mean, boring monster. 

Ask Zapier: Our automation advice column

Whether you're just starting to think about automation or you're an old pro looking to expand what you let the computers handle for you, we're here to help.

How to Run a Company Retreat for a Remote Team

While we firmly believe that day-to-day work does not need to happen in person, we do believe that some things happen easier when in person. Because of that, we get the whole team together for a company retreat twice a year.

How to Work Faster in a Remote Team

Zapier is my first job on a remote team. Never had I been a part of an organization in which each team member is on their own, dictating their own hours, office setup, and work environment.

The pros and cons of working across time zones: What to expect when you work in a distributed company

Twice a year, the Zapier team gets together at a company retreat. The rest of the year, we manage to work together across 17 time zones, using Slack, Zoom, and some sheer effort to all stay connected.