Async Work

•What Is Async Work?

Async work (asynchronous work) is a work model where team members do not need to respond or collaborate in real time. Instead of relying on meetings or immediate replies, async teams use written documentation, recorded videos, and task-based workflows.

•Characteristics

Characteristics of async work:

• Minimal meetings, replaced by written updates or Loom videos.
• Decisions documented clearly for anyone to read later.
• Schedules are flexible, allowing workers to operate in their peak hours.
• Reviews and feedback happen through tools like GitHub PRs or Notion comments.

✨Benefits

Benefits of async work:

• Deep work becomes easier due to fewer interruptions.
• No pressure to align time zones.
• Better clarity, since written communication forces structured thinking.
• More equitable collaboration for global teams.

•Ideal Use Cases

Async work is especially effective for remote-first and distributed teams where real-time overlap is limited.