GitHub's remote work culture, which predates the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes strong communication, empathy, and intentional practices to maintain collaboration and trust within its globally distributed teams. Dana Lawson, VP of Engineering, Product, and Sha Ma, VP of Community and Ecosystem Engineering, share insights on humanizing remote work through genuine communication, empathy for personal disruptions, and the importance of written communication. They highlight the use of modern tools and diverse communication channels to align teams, the need for flexible scheduling, and the benefits of asynchronous communication for teams spread across time zones. Strategies such as the buddy system for new hires and encouraging the use of video in meetings help foster connection, while emphasizing the global nature of GitHub's operations enhances the sense of community among employees. Both leaders express a deep appreciation for the global connectivity and collaboration that remote work facilitates, viewing it as a pathway to advancing human progress and creating better products.