What if your next great hire lives halfway across the world? In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Madeline Grecek, Global Director of People at Remote, to explore how distributed teams are not only reshaping hiring but also transforming how we approach performance, engagement, and workforce planning.

Madeline shares her own journey from higher ed to tech, and how remote work unlocked career-defining opportunities—for her and thousands of others. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Remote has redesigned its performance management model to deliver real-time feedback and predictive talent insights, all while fostering inclusion across 90+ countries. From launching a monthly performance snapshot tool to creating cross-functional stretch assignments, Madeline unpacks innovative strategies for building high-performing global teams.

Whether you're navigating remote hiring, modernizing performance reviews, or designing a future-ready talent strategy, this episode delivers tactical advice and bold ideas that today’s HR leaders can put into action.

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Credits
TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin
Show Producer: Nicole Fealey
Show Host: Taylor Bradley