Out of Office, Together

Twice a year, the entire 37signals team meets up in person. This week, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson talk about how these gatherings work, what they’re really for, and why the structure is intentionally loose. They share how the mix of optional hangouts and focused work sessions helps their fully remote team reconnect, recharge, and solve problems face-to-face. Key Takeaways 00:14 – How 37signals approaches its twice-a-year meetups 01:52 – What’s required and what’s optional 04:09 – The deeper purpose behind bringing everyone together 07:51 – Finding the right blend of scheduled time and free time 16:37 – The limits of video calls 23:22 – Yes, there’s fun, but it’s still a work trip Links and Resources Record a video question for the podcast Books by 37signals Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X

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Out of Office, Together is an episode from Rework by 37signals.

This episode is 29:48 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2025.

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