Ep 38. Designing Connection in Remote Teams with Jessica Zwaan and Jared Kleiner

How do you foster deep team connection in a remote-first world? In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Talentful COO Jessica Zwaan and Offsite CEO Jared Kleinert to unpack the future of workplace connection. Drawing from their extensive leadership experience, Jessica and Jared explore the essential ingredients of strong remote team culture—including trust, creativity, and intentionality.They offer real-world strategies from hosting high-impact offsites to implementing daily async rituals that cultivate alignment and engagement. Jessica shares how Talentful creates unforgettable employee experiences like their “Belly Full” dinners for top performers, while Jared breaks down how companies can maximize ROI from offsites without burnout. Together, they highlight the evolving role of HR leaders in designing moments that matter—digitally and in person.For more on creating meaningful connection in modern organizations and to explore tools like Offsite or Talentful’s hybrid model, visit troophr.com.Credits: TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin Show Producer: Nicole Fealey Show Host: Taylor Bradley Note: Transcripts generated by AI.