Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a technology company accelerating scientific advancement, has announced the appointment of Jason Morwick as the Head of Remote-First. CACTUS is one of the first organizations in the industry to hire a Head of Remote, a role specifically created to enable the organization to become a remote-first organization.
Commenting on this appointment, Abhishek Goel, Co-founder and CEO, CACTUS, said, “We are excited for Jason Morwick to be a part of the CACTUS team. The future of work is remote. Embracing remote-first will enable us to listen more intently to our customers and become more inclusive. Regardless of location, every Cactizen will have an equal voice and visibility in the organization. In addition, it will give us access to talent from anywhere, helping us scale more seamlessly.”
Yashmi Pujara, Chief Human Resources Officer at CACTUS, commented, “With Jason Morwick’s appointment, CACTUS becomes the first organization in the industry to hire a Head of Remote. In an internal survey done in Jan 2021, Cactizens expressed a strong preference for working remotely. At present, Cactizens are working from 165 cities across the world and serving our clients seamlessly. With remote-first, Cactizens will have the flexibility to relocate, without compromising on their career. It will also allow them to save on commute time, spend more time with family, pursue their passion, and lead a more fulfilling life.”
Speaking about his appointment, Jason Morwick, Head of Remote-First, CACTUS, said, “My goal is to apply the knowledge and perspective that I have gained over the years, at CACTUS. Becoming remote-first requires progressive work practices and a strong, deep-rooted culture, which CACTUS is known for. Helping an organization to become remote-first is an exciting challenge, and I am looking forward to it.”
Before joining CACTUS, Jason co-founded FlexWork Global, a consulting company that helped organizations implement remote work programs. He is the co-author of three books on remote working, including Making Telework Work (2009), Workshift: Future-Proof Your Organization for the 21st Century (2013), and Remote Leadership: Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams (2021). With over 20 years of experience, Jason brings a plethora of business knowledge from working across functions, in various industries.
