EP 25 | The Python People Podcast - James Yorston - Creating Company Culture
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This week we were joined by James Yorston, Head of Engineering.  James is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing technical teams in multiple start-ups over the years. He is very passionate about creating environments where technology professionals can thrive.  In this new world we now live in, where remote working has fundamentally been proven to work, James and I discuss the importance of creating flexible work cultures moving forward. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Why company culture is so important for attracting talent ✅ How to create a 'great engineering culture' ✅ What role the pandemic will play in shaping company culture moving forward ✅ Biggest pros and cons of remote vs in office working ✅ Why some companies don't embrace flexibility and remote working in their culture ✅ How to engage and motivate engineering teams ✅ What characteristics / traits to look for when hiring potential new employees ✅ The tech landscape moving forward
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