Scale Up with Globedesk: Podcast Episodes & Insights
Welcome to the Globedesk Podcast Hub, your go‑to collection of all episodes of our “Scale Up” podcast series. Here, we dive into remote work, team building across LATAM and Europe, global recruitment strategies, relocation and work visas, sustainability in business and more.
Whether you’re hiring tech or marketing talent, expanding into new markets, or building remote teams across time‑zones, our conversations with founders, HR leaders and relocation experts will give you actionable insights and real‑world stories to help you grow and scale.
Browse all episodes below, filter by topic, and join us as we explore:
- How to build and manage LATAM teams with near‑shore advantages
- Best practices for remote work, collaboration and culture
- Sustainable growth, labor rights, equality and social impact (we’re proud to have earned our EcoVadis Gold medal)
- Relocation to Sweden, PEO/EOR in Colombia and cross‑border talent strategies
All Our Episodes
Episode 6 The Candidate Was a Fake: How to Avoid Hiring Fraud
In this episode, Vivianne Aggestam and Sara Toth-Egetö, both co-founders of Globedesk, sits down and talk about fraud in hiring.
→ The top red flags that signal potential candidate fraud during interviews.
→ How to conduct deeper technical assessments that can’t be outsourced.
→ The essential tools for ID verification and background checks.
→ Why multi-interview processes are crucial for detecting inconsistencies.
→ How to balance rigorous vetting with a positive candidate experience.
Episode 5 Why Choosing a Sustainable B2B Partner Pays Off
In this episode, Vivianne Aggestam, co-founder of Globedesk, sits down with a sustainability expert Judith Ruppert-Zoltowski to explore the real business benefits of choosing a sustainable partner in the B2B space.
Discover how aligning with eco-conscious partners can boost your brand reputation, drive long-term growth, and meet evolving customer expectations. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, this conversation offers valuable insights into why sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s smart business!
Episode 4 Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces: A Leadership Perspective
In this episode, Sara Toth-Egetö, co-founder of Globedesk, sits down with Emma Smedlund, Engineering Manager and Coach.
In this episode, we explore how managers can support well-being in small but powerful ways, why psychological safety matters, and why real mental health support goes far beyond perks. We also share how remote teams can stay engaged and avoid burnout without micromanagement.
If you’re a leader, manager or remote‑team pro who cares about building a healthy, resilient team – this one’s for you.
Episode 3 Inside Employee Wellness - What Today’s Teams Really Need
In this episode, Sara Toth-Egetö, co-founder of Globedesk, sits down with Emma Smedlund, Engineering Manager and Coach.
In this episode of the Scale Up Podcast, we explore how high‑performers can reclaim balance in a world of nonstop pings and remote work.
We cover: setting boundaries when Slack and email never sleep; alternative stress‑management tools beyond traditional mindfulness; early, invisible burnout signals and counterintuitive prevention tactics; and how remote teams can build real connection without awkward virtual happy hours. Tune in for fresh, practical strategies to thrive in the digital age.
Episode 2 From LATAM to Sweden: How Sylog Recruits Top Developers with Globedesk
In this episode, Sara Toth-Egetö, co-founder of Globedesk, sits down with John Anderbjuv from Sylog, a leading Swedish tech consultancy.
Sylog has been collaborating with Globedesk to recruit and relocate senior software developers from Latin America, with a focus on talent from Colombia. They explore:
• Why Sylog decided to partner with Globedesk to access top LATAM tech talent
• The process and challenges of relocating developers to Sweden
• What Sylog looks for in senior developers from Latin America
• Tips for Latin American developers hoping to land a job in Sweden
• And the bigger picture: the future of international tech recruitment in Sweden
Episode 1 Working with LATAM Teams - interview with Michelle Familier
In this episode, Vivianne Aggestam, co-founder of Globedesk, sits down with Michelle Familier, co-founder of Sunday Citizen, to discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and the dynamics of working with teams in LATAM.
Michelle shares insights into the challenges and benefits of collaborating with remote teams from Latin America and how it has shaped the growth of Sunday Citizen. Whether you’re a startup founder, business owner, or just interested in remote team management, this conversation is full of valuable takeaways!
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