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The popularity of remote work has skyrocketed over the past decade or so. People from all over the world are finding remote work opportunities. Remote work does come with its own challenges and it rests on the shoulders of employers: how to maintain employee satisfaction. With no to little in person communication, remote work can seem isolating. People like Kaleem Clarkson, COO of Blend Me, help employers and employees be happy campers and stay that way in the remote work world.In this episode of The New Nomad, our hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, together with Kaleem, talk about the remote work environment, its ups and downs, and how to overcome difficulties when it comes to the laptop lifestyle. As remote workers and digital nomads themselves, they discussed TREE or The Remote Employee Experience and its importance to thriving in the remote work world. It truly is a topic worth your while. So grab your notebook and jot down valuable information as you listen to this episode.[10:31] Building the TREE[18:13] Time vs Value[20:26] The world needs more trust and kindness to be better[28:19] Getting together to build connections, not the other way around[29:32] The value of communication[33:37] The power of EQGUEST BIO:Kaleem is a husband, father, remote work advocate, people operations professional, and speaker. As the Chief Operating Officer, Kaleem ensures all of Blend Me’s services and programs follow the strategic plan and the vision of the CEO.With nearly 20 years of strategic operations and event planning experience, he helps leadership implement people operations solutions that increase productivity and engagement for both internal and external stakeholders. He is passionate about work-life integration and maximizing The Remote Employee Experience (TREE). Kaleem currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his family. When he is not working, you can find him mountain biking on the trails of Georgia with his headphones, blasting a little hard rock music.Kaleem Clarkson Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarksonTwitter: kaleemclarksonWebsite: remotelyone.comFollow Insured Nomads at:Instagram: @insurednomadswww.insurednomads.com