The Global Handoff

Practical insights and real-world strategies for building and leading high-performing offshore and remote teams.

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Building With Intention

From “flying by the seat of your pants” to building real systems. A candid look at what scaling actually requires, plus a few takeaways from BAMM.

Alaitz Ruiz

Feb 25, 2026

An Incredible Week in Austin

One hell of a week — strong coffee, a packed AI panel session, and walking away a Tower of Excellence Award Winner

Alaitz Ruiz

Feb 13, 2026

Austin Cheat Code

CHPA Connect 26: Your guide to the best Austin experience.

Alaitz Ruiz

Feb 05, 2026

What We’re Bringing to Austin (and Leaving Behind)

Inside this week’s edition: CHPA Connect 26 is right around the corner, what the Handoff team is bringing to Austin, a focus tool that listens while you work, and an AR operator made for corporate housing.

Alaitz Ruiz

Jan 23, 2026

Stop Relying on Heroics: Good People Break Under Bad Systems

Inside this week’s edition: CHPA Connect 26 is coming up in Austin, Tony on why systems matter more than heroics, a family setup that actually works, and a video editor founders will want on speed dial.

Alaitz Ruiz

Jan 05, 2026

2026: The Year We Stop Waiting for Momentum and Start Building It

Inside this week’s edition: a New Year reset, Tony’s blueprint for winning in 2026, the assessment tool behind our hiring magic, a post that encapsulated Handoff's year, and a quality + ops leader founders will want to hire yesterday.

Alaitz Ruiz

Dec 22, 2025

Happy Holidays From Handoff

A note from our team to yours.

Alaitz Ruiz

Dec 17, 2025

Holiday Energy, Colombian Sun, and a Year That Changed the Game for Handoff

Inside this week’s edition: a holiday-season pulse check, Tony’s reflection from Colombia— a full-circle moment for Handoff, and a talent spotlight hiring teams should not miss before the new year.

Alaitz Ruiz

Dec 04, 2025

Reflecting, Recharging, and Rounding the Corner Into 2026

Inside this week’s edition: gratitude from across the Handoff crew, a standout holiday-season event in DC, Tony’s favorite tool for reclaiming your day, and a post that captured what this season is all about.

Alaitz Ruiz

Nov 20, 2025

The Small Staff Forum That Delivered Big: Louisville 2025 Recap

Inside this week’s edition: your AirPods 3 raffle winner, what CHPA’s Small Staff Forum unlocked for us, and Tony's take on getting your time back and your growth forward.

Alaitz Ruiz

Nov 06, 2025

From Global Relocation Conferences to Elephants on Motorcycles

We’re recapping WERC Global 25, previewing CHPA's Small Staff Forum, reminding you about that AirPods raffle 👀, and unpacking why Sora’s elephants on motorcycles might matter more than you think.

Alaitz Ruiz