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Una Japundza

Una Japundza

43 guests, 4 seasons, 0 formulas: What Amazing Teams taught me
October 29, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
43 guests, 4 seasons, 0 formulas: What Amazing Teams taught me

When Doug and I started Amazing Teams in 2023, I secretly hoped someone would hand us the recipe.

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Remote-First Work Culture: What It Means & How It Works
August 17, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Remote-First Work Culture: What It Means & How It Works

Are your processes built to support distributed teams? Find out the difference between a remote-friendly and a remote-first work culture.

Company culture
The Culture Architect: How to Set the Tone as an HR Department of One
August 12, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
The Culture Architect: How to Set the Tone as an HR Department of One

Payroll, compliance, and culture? That's life when youโ€™re an HR department of one. Learn best practices and which tools can take tasks off your plate.

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How to Build an Introvert-Friendly Recognition Culture
August 8, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
How to Build an Introvert-Friendly Recognition Culture

If you run a remote-first tech team, you need an introvert-friendly recognition culture. Learn more about cringe-free employee recognition for introverts.

Employee recognition
Async Recognition Artifacts: Proof of Praise Remote Teams Can Treasure
August 5, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Async Recognition Artifacts: Proof of Praise Remote Teams Can Treasure

Learn how async recognition artifacts make appreciation visible, lasting, and part of your culture.

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Recognition Bias: The Squeaky Wheel That Derails Async Teams
August 3, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Recognition Bias: The Squeaky Wheel That Derails Async Teams

Recognition bias rarely happens on purpose, but itโ€™s the reason many async teams never bond. Learn how to turn a bad bias into a good habit with peer recognition.

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Recognition Without Rollout: Why the Best Programs Are Almost Invisible
July 30, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Recognition Without Rollout: Why the Best Programs Are Almost Invisible

Ready to launch a new recognition tool? Better to keep it a secret. Find out why the recognition without rollout model is taking hold on remote-first teams.

Employee recognition
Recognition Debt: What It Is and How to Pay It Down Before Your Best People Quit
July 21, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Recognition Debt: What It Is and How to Pay It Down Before Your Best People Quit

Decreasing engagement, lower retention, and accelerated burnout are signs your organization has a recognition debt. Find out if thatโ€™s true for you and how to fix it.

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Employee Engagement Strategies for Remote Teams: How to Beat Quiet Quitting
June 28, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
Employee Engagement Strategies for Remote Teams: How to Beat Quiet Quitting

Quiet quitting starts with invisibility. Get 5 remote employee engagement strategies using peer recognition and small wins that help people feel seen.

Employee engagement
How Do You Recognize Employees in Different Time Zones?
June 26, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
How Do You Recognize Employees in Different Time Zones?

Thereโ€™s recognition, and then thereโ€™s async recognition. Learn 5 ways to strengthen remote employee engagement with appreciation that stays logged in.

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How to Celebrate Core Values at Work: 5 Ways to Make Values Stick
June 24, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
How to Celebrate Core Values at Work: 5 Ways to Make Values Stick

Motivational slogans and cute posters donโ€™t create culture the way daily praise does. Get five ideas to help celebrate core values at work from HeyTaco.

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15 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Remote Work Culture That Drives Away Your Best People
June 23, 2026 ยท Una Japundza
15 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Remote Work Culture That Drives Away Your Best People

A toxic remote work culture isnโ€™t all about blame and conflict. Find out whatโ€™s hurting retention most on your team and start building genuine workplace connections.

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