Recognized Remote Workforce Management Leaders 2025

I believe that remote work is table stakes. A great remote culture and the recruitment marketing chops to tell about it will be the key differentiator for employer brands in the talent market going forward. I love to make hiring a delightful experience for everyone involved. Measuring what matters rather than what drives that recruiterish behavior that no one likes. I'm a partner to the business, hiring managers, candidates, and my team. Building lasting partnerships with brilliant brands has been the highlight of my work. I'm currently leading the global talent acquisition program at XWP, growing the team from 40 people in 2021 to 120+ today. I'm highly interested in connecting with leaders in the remote tech and talent space and all members of cross-functional software development teams, so feel free to reach out! My family, my faith, and my values are an integral part of how I approach my work. Leading with care, kindness, and character. And of course, we're hiring.

I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

Audra Nichols is a proven senior leader dedicated to achieving measurable business results for growth and market differentiation in the US and globally. She has 25 years of professional services experience leading large-scale transformational change efforts that drive a competitive operating model, building and leading high performing teams, and running the operations to realize long term impact. As a member of the consulting leadership team in the years of most substantial growth, she has served as the Integration Leader for PwC’s most complex consulting acquisitions. Audra masterfully does the crosswalk from strategy development to operational execution. A sought-after and experienced champion of working cross culturally, in every role Audra brings the ability to influence behavior change, gain alignment across business units and diverse stakeholders, and realize financial results. Her passion for taking efforts “from build to run” while growing and mentoring high performing teams defines her.

I'm passionate about revolutionizing workplace cultures and turning HR insights into…

What I'm doing now: I've moved on from training and facilitation to writing. But now I teach Pilates! Having been a remote work advocate for over a decade, helping organisations adopt online collaboration, I've turned to writing as my primary way of sharing my thoughts and opinions (of which I have many!). I'm planning to publish two books in 2025. Check them out here: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/coming-soon I'm playing with integrating genAI tools into writing, education, and creative processes - from using large language models for fiction development to exploring how the technology can help in my current Pilates studies. Let's focus beyond productivity when adopting new technologies: we should be thinking about how they can make us happier members of society overall.Until Feb 2025: Host of 21st Century Work Life (now paused) and I co-host of Management Café with Tim Burgess.Included in Remote's Remote Influencer's list for 2023 and 2024.Other podcasts I'm no longer a part of, but which are still out there with my contribution:Adventures in PodcastingWord MazeSpain Uncovered (new episodes coming soon)En clave de podcast with co-host Craig Whealand (bilingual English/ Spanish)Gastronostalgia with co-host Tomas Loyola Barbieris (Spanish)My Pocket Psych with host Dr Richard MacKinnonFacilitation Stories with co-hosts Helen Jewell and Nikki WilsonLook for them in your favourite podcast app!

Remote Jobs Expert, Remote Work Advocate, Founder & Educator at Remote Jobs Central

I'm Natasha M. Nurse, Esq., a neurodivergent pathfinder who thrives on storytelling to spark change and understanding. Empathy drives me as I forge inclusive spaces where every voice matters. Through dynamic workshops, impactful content, and insightful conversations, my goal is to integrate diversity into the core of every organization I engage with. My life's motto is simple yet profound: learn something new and meet someone new each and every day. This philosophy fuels my endless curiosity and creative endeavors daily.

I’m the founder of m365.show and datascience.show, two independent platforms and content hubs dedicated to spotlighting innovation, strategy, and community voices in the Microsoft ecosystem. My work focuses on bridging enterprise needs with the fast-moving capabilities of tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI Copilot, and the broader Power Platform — areas where data, AI, and low-code solutions are transforming how organizations work, decide, and scale. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology and storytelling, I lead and organize livestream events, interviews, and hands-on demos that bring clarity to Microsoft's most complex offerings. These events serve thousands of viewers across industries, helping IT leaders, data professionals, and decision-makers keep pace with change — and make confident moves toward digital transformation. Through m365.show, I provide insights on the evolving Microsoft 365 landscape, from governance and compliance to collaboration and automation. On datascience.show, I dive deeper into analytics, AI, and the data stack — especially how Microsoft Fabric is reshaping enterprise data architecture and how tools like Copilot in Power BI are changing how business users interact with data using natural language. As a speaker, host, and curator, I’m passionate about making advanced technology accessible and relevant — not just for developers and architects, but also for media, analysts, and business audiences trying to understand what these trends mean in practice. If you're a journalist or content creator covering the future of work, AI in the enterprise, low-code/no-code solutions, or digital transformation within the Microsoft ecosystem, I’d be happy to contribute. Whether it's on-the-record commentary, demos, community trends, or expert takes on announcements from Microsoft, I'm always open to a conversation. 📨 Let’s connect — I welcome media inquiries, collaborations, and guest opportunities.

As the Talent Acquisition Manager at Pivot Workforce, Steven Brown leads a team of recruiters who use a data driven approach to find and attract top quality talent for the construction industry. He has over 11 years of experience in human resources, job design, and recruiting, with a focus on leveraging technology and analytics to optimize the hiring process and the candidate experience. Steven holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Sociology from Arizona State University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and has multiple publications and honors in his field. He is passionate about empowering his team, enhancing his organization's talent brand, and contributing to the growth and success of the construction sector.

I specialize in helping startups and growing companies develop people and talent strategies that align with business goals, driving impact and action. With two decades of experience in building and scaling HR and recruiting functions from the ground up across various industries, I understand the challenges fast-growing companies face. My approach is simple: I view HR, talent operations, and company culture like a product that must evolve to meet the needs of the business and its people. I focus on practical, data-informed, and scalable strategies and frameworks that attract, develop, and retain talent. ✨ Career Highlights 1️⃣ Scaled a global two-sided marketplace by 120% headcount growth, driving hiring across multiple countries while sustaining a 91% employee retention rate and a 4.9/5.0 eNPS, fueling tech/product and operational performance. 2️⃣ Led 300% headcount growth, including expanding into Europe for a VC-backed Biotech moving from R&D to commercialization, while maintaining 2.5/3.0 quality of hire score and contributing to a culture that earned a "Top Workplace" award for 3 years in a row. 3️⃣ Achieved 700% headcount growth across 20+ states for an IT Services Defense Contractor, driving revenue growth of $100M+ a year with a team where 95%+ rated the company as "excellent/very good" place to work. 4️⃣ Designed and rolled out custom leadership development programs to upskill current and emerging leaders, directly aligned with company strategy and future org needs. 5️⃣ Took on broader operational leadership by successfully overseeing key business functions (Administration & Office Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and IT) during periods of rapid growth and change. 🗺️ Teams: Global, Remote, Hybrid & Distributed ✅ Experience: HR/People Strategy, Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance & Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Multi-state and Global Payroll, People (HRIS) & Talent (ATS) Operations Systems Implementation, Employee Experience, People Data & Analytics 🏢 Industries: Software Marketplace, Biotech, CPG, IT Services Defense Contractor, Bootstrapped and VC-Backed Startups, Series A-D, Private, Non-Profit

I bring teams together and drive organisations to achieve their key objectives. I am an experienced project professional, having worked within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors for Tourism, Events, Media, Recruitment and Tech organisations. I have executed projects in: CRM UX Design Lead Generation Business relocation Digital Transformation Business transformation Website and Intranet upgrades Software and Certificate updates Biosecurity, Biological hazards and Intelligence I am a highly adaptable person, having pivoted my career twice successfully. The extras: I speak Spanish, Portuguese and French I'm a firm advocate for diversity and inclusion I have been published in The Daily Telegraph, Women's Agenda and SmartCompany I have a multidisciplinary background in Research, Sales, Marketing, Coaching, Consulting & Project Management

Influencer | Featured on Times of India | 4x World Record Holder | 10x Microsoft & Azure Certified Expert | ITIL® 4 Specialist Certified | 44x IBM & Design Thinking Certified | SNOW | NOC/IMS/CIS Specialist | Digital & Social Media Marketer | Brand Promoter & Lead Generator

I work with individuals to help them overcome self-limiting beliefs to improve their relationships, discover their purpose, and lead a life of fulfillment. I coach, train, and speak to individuals who are courageously committed to breaking through their fears and limiting beliefs but feel stuck in repeated cycles that limit their grasp on a life of purpose and fulfillment. Through breakthrough purpose coaching, we delve within your authentic self to uncover your true values and core beliefs which empowers you to create the relationships, career, and life you passionately desire.

As the Talent Acquisition Manager at Pivot Workforce, Steven Brown leads a team of recruiters who use a data driven approach to find and attract top quality talent for the construction industry. He has over 11 years of experience in human resources, job design, and recruiting, with a focus on leveraging technology and analytics to optimize the hiring process and the candidate experience. Steven holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Sociology from Arizona State University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and has multiple publications and honors in his field. He is passionate about empowering his team, enhancing his organization's talent brand, and contributing to the growth and success of the construction sector.

Aaron Chichioco brings a wealth of expertise in IT solutions designed to streamline business operations, enhance cybersecurity, and improve overall efficiency. As an IT Specialist at Partner Systems, he develops forward-thinking tech strategies that foster growth and adaptability in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Driven by his passion for innovation and effective problem-solving, Aaron provides strategic insights into network infrastructure, cloud computing, and IT best practices, ensuring companies remain secure, agile, and competitive.

I challenge the status quo and inspire others to take a positive step towards progress. I do this through facilitating leadership development courses and coaching leaders through proven brain-based methods.