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emily oleary | Oct 21, 2020 |

Ultranauts, a tech engineering startup, has been working remotely since long before the pandemic. And according to The New York Times, the company has nontraditional ideas for remote work that may provide a path forward to a happier, more efficient workforce.
Here are some of the key approaches used by Ultranauts:
Distributing meeting agendas in advance: That way people who would rather not speak up during a meeting can submit commentary or ideas in writing beforehand.
Recording, transcribing and archiving virtual meetings: The practice allows for employees who remember best by reading -- instead of listening -- to come back to major company discussions. In the same vein of helping people who prefer reading, Ultranauts also uses closed captioning in meetings.
Being transparent at the top: Ultranauts publishes the notes from meetings held among the companyās highest-level officers on Slack for any employee to read.
Knowing each workerās communication preferences: Ultranauts uses a homegrown software called Biodex that allows employees to create a profile detailing their feedback and communication preferences, including how long to expect a response and the medium through which they prefer to receive constructive criticism.
Asking for daily feedback: Employees are encouraged to provide input on the company culture, such as whether they feel valued.
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