Episode 203: Buta Singh - Remote hiring, Remote work
This is episode #203 of EGN Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite, hosted by Nick Jonsson. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Buta Singh, Founder and CEO of Workfall, who shares practical, experience-driven insights into one of the most defining shifts in modern leadership: remote hiring and remote work.
Remote work is no longer an experiment or a temporary response to global disruption—it is a permanent feature of how organizations attract, build, and lead talent. In this conversation, Buta draws from years of hands-on experience helping companies scale distributed teams to explore what truly works, what doesn’t, and what leaders often overlook when transitioning to remote-first or hybrid models.
Buta begins by addressing one of the most common challenges leaders face: remote hiring. Hiring remotely isn’t just about widening the talent pool—it requires a fundamental shift in how companies assess skills, culture fit, and long-term potential. Buta explains how structured hiring processes, clear role definitions, and outcome-based assessments can help organizations avoid costly mismatches while building strong, aligned teams across geographies.
The discussion then moves into onboarding and engagement, two areas where many remote teams struggle. Buta shares practical strategies for creating meaningful onboarding experiences that go beyond documentation and tools—focusing instead on connection, clarity, and early trust-building. He emphasizes that successful remote teams are intentional about communication rhythms, expectations, and shared ownership.
Another key theme of the episode is remote work culture. Without physical offices, culture doesn’t disappear—it becomes more visible. Buta explains how leaders can foster accountability, psychological safety, and performance in distributed teams by prioritizing transparency, autonomy, and results over micromanagement. He also addresses common pitfalls such as burnout, isolation, and misalignment, offering realistic solutions to mitigate these risks.
Listeners will also gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of work, including global talent access, asynchronous collaboration, and the evolving role of leadership in remote environments. Whether you’re a founder scaling a global team, a leader managing hybrid workforces, or an HR professional redesigning hiring strategies, this episode offers grounded, actionable guidance.
Ultimately, this conversation reinforces a simple truth: remote work succeeds not because of tools, but because of leadership. Leaders who adapt with empathy, structure, and clarity can unlock the full potential of distributed teams—turning distance into a strategic advantage rather than a limitation.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/butasingh/
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