July 7, 2023

Imagine yourself a trapeze artist, suspended high above the ground, swinging from one bar to another with precision and grace. This is the delicate act that government leaders must perform to retain their talent in the post-COVID era. The safety net? Flexibility. In the same way a trapeze artist needs flexibility to move fluidly, government agencies must retain the dexterity they developed during the pandemic. They must pivot, adapt, and stretch to meet the needs of their employees or risk... Read more

July 6, 2023

The world of work is transforming at lightning speed, and 3D technology is at the forefront of this revolution. In a recent interview with Paul Powers, CEO of Physna, the world’s leading geometric search engine,  we delved into how 3D technology will help remote work replace most in-person interactions in the next few years. Prepare to have your mind blown by the possibilities that lie ahead, is what I told my clients when I shared this interview with them. The... Read more

July 4, 2023

As we navigate the waters of the post-pandemic work landscape, it’s evident that remote work is no longer a mere trend, but a new norm that is here to stay. But how does that translate into different sectors, and what challenges do we encounter on this journey? To delve into these questions, I recently interviewed Roman Peskin, CEO of ELVTR, an ed-tech platform The Remote Work Reality: Not One Size Fits All Peskin said that he believes that almost anything... Read more

July 2, 2023

Employees enjoy the freedom to work in the comfort of their homes, but the inherent human need for social interaction poses an unexpected challenge. Imagine a pendulum, swinging between the liberty to work in one’s preferred setting, and the longing for camaraderie that often draws us out of our cocoons. This balance, delicate yet pivotal, became the crux of the evolving work landscape. The Eptura Workplace Index report highlights these tensions, saying “Office attendance headlines of 2022 confirmed one thing... Read more

June 30, 2023

As hybrid and remote work becomes increasingly common, it’s essential for companies to reevaluate their offboarding processes. While many organizations pay close attention to onboarding, offboarding is often neglected, especially for hybrid and remote employees. To learn more, I interviewed Nilesh Thakker, Managing Partner and Global Head – Talent Practice at Zinnov, to discuss the importance of treating hybrid and remote employees with respect during the offboarding process and the best practices for doing so. Why Offboarding Matters When employees... Read more

June 29, 2023

The rapid transformation of the workplace from in-office to a hybrid modality disrupted the way we mentor and support junior employees. As we navigate the hybrid and remote working landscape, it’s crucial to adapt our mentoring approaches to ensure young talent flourishes. I recently had the opportunity to discuss this topic with Ahva Sadeghi, CEO of Symba, in an interview. Here are some key takeaways, which align with my conversations with clients who I helped transition to a return to... Read more

June 27, 2023

In a world where hybrid work has become the new normal, effective meetings are vital for keeping employees engaged and productive. That’s one of the key points of discussion with clients who I helped transition to hybrid and remote work. Based on my recent interview with Meg Healey Madison, VP of HR at Shure, it’s clear that meeting equity is the key to making hybrid meetings successful. Embracing Meeting Equity: A Path to Greater Inclusivity Madison describes meeting equity as... Read more

June 26, 2023

Trust is a two-way street. And so are the norms that lead to successful hybrid work. That’s the key take-away from my interview with Armen Vartanian. As the VP of Workplace at LinkedIn, Vartanian and his team have embraced a hybrid work policy anchored in trust and care, with an emphasis on nurturing social capital and employee experience. Trust, in particular, is the cornerstone of LinkedIn’s successful transition into the new world of work. However, it is crucial to note... Read more

June 23, 2023

Let me start this piece with a clear and direct statement: Outsourcing and hybrid work is the future of B2B marketing. It might sound like a bold claim, but recent trends and real-life experiences validate this prophecy. I had the pleasure of discussing these intriguing trends in an interview with Domenic Colasante, CEO of 2X, a prominent figure in the B2B marketing space, and I want to share his wisdom and insights with you. Hybrid Work: A Proven Recipe for... Read more

June 21, 2023

With headlines screaming about JPMorgan Chase ordering its managing directors to work from the office for five days a week, along with other employers doing the same, you might think office-based full-time work is taking hold. Not so fast, I tell my clients who I am helping with the return to office – the data shows that these companies are outliers, rather than mainstream. And new research is supporting my words: like a phoenix rising from the ashes of outdated... Read more


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