Topic summary
Remote-first
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Remote work.
History
In the 1990s and 2000s, remote work became facilitated by technology such as collaborative software, virtual private networks, conference calling, videotelephony, internet access, cloud computing, voice over IP (VoIP), mobile telecommunications technology such as a Wi-Fi-equipped laptop or tablet computers, smartphones, and desktop computers, using software such as Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and WhatsApp. Remote-first companies have also experimented with consumer messaging platforms to strengthen workplace culture. For example, CRM company Close has used Snapchat internally to encourage informal communication among distributed employees.