The speakers discusses the challenges of remote work and the need to adapt communication strategies. They highlight the importance of communicating availability in a remote setting, which became crucial as more people adopted remote work regularly. The speaker mentions the shift from casual, in-person collaboration to intentional collaboration, emphasizing the need for clear communication about availability, especially in the absence of physical proximity. The use of tools like Slack and specific channels to indicate availability is highlighted as a solution to enhance coordination in a remote work environment.