Are You Still Stuck in Email?

Last updated on: September 22, 2023 at 8:51 am By Gleb Tsipursky

The massive shift to remote and hybrid work was seen as a revolution, but two years later, not much has really changed in how most people collaborate day-to-day. Despite having access to powerful tools like Microsoft 365, large swaths of the workforce are stuck in outdated habits, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. According to SWOOP Analytics’ 2023 M365 & Microsoft Teams Benchmarking Report, analyzing over 266,000 employees across 19 large organizations, the commonly held belief that the move to remote... Read more

The Real Reason Why the Return to Office is Failing?

Last updated on: September 21, 2023 at 9:03 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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Picture this: A stage where the drama of work unfolds, with actors struggling to find their parts, cues missing, and directors constantly changing the script. This is the current scene for many employees amidst the Return to Office (RTO) movement, according to a recent report by Appspace. Just like actors, employees are searching for their “lines”, the cues to perform in a hybrid or remote work environment. However, the script is constantly changing and 93% of employees report their companies... Read more

The Peculiar Hazing Ritual of In-Person Work

Last updated on: September 20, 2023 at 9:26 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire and CEO of Tesla, recently dismissed remote work as “morally wrong” in a CNBC interview, likening it to a privileged indulgence of the “laptop class.” According to Musk, “You’re going to work-from-home, and you’re going to make everyone else who made your car come work in the factory? You’re going to make people who make your food that gets delivered—they can’t work from home?” Musk asked. “Does that seem morally right? People should get off... Read more

How Higher Ed is Embracing Flexible Work

Last updated on: September 18, 2023 at 9:07 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift to remote and hybrid work for many organizations. Now, as we move into a post-pandemic world, forward-thinking universities are realizing the tremendous benefits of retaining flexible policies. The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is one institution leaning into the future of work. I spoke with Tammy Kenber, Chief Human Resources Officer at UC Davis, about how they are approaching flexibility. Kenber outlined several key advantages flexibility provides, and shared her vision for... Read more

The Future of Programming in a Generative AI World

Last updated on: September 16, 2023 at 9:13 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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Imagine, if you will, a time when writing code was an arduous task, limited only to those with years of education and experience. A time when, much like a painter creating a masterpiece, each line of code had to be meticulously crafted and curated. Then, like a magic spell, generative AI appeared on the scene and turned the world of programming on its head, as I describe in my book on this topic. If you’re finding it hard to imagine,... Read more

Rules for Hybrid Work Etiquette

Last updated on: September 16, 2023 at 10:23 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The shift to hybrid work brings both opportunities and challenges for organizations and employees. With some team members in the office and others working remotely, it can be difficult to foster cohesion, collaboration, and productivity. That’s where etiquette comes in. Following certain rules of hybrid etiquette can help create an inclusive environment where all team members feel respected, engaged, and able to contribute their best work, as I tell my clients when helping them determine their hybrid work norms. I... Read more

The Key to a Successful Return to Office is Reducing the Commute

Last updated on: September 14, 2023 at 12:14 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic turned the working world upside down, forcing companies to rapidly adopt remote and hybrid work models. Now, over two years later, leaders face a new challenge: getting employees to come back to the office – and a bad return to office means a great deal of stress and damage to a company’s bottom line, as I tell my clients when helping them figure out their hybrid work policies. A new report commissioned by Wayleadr, a leading arrival... Read more

Trust Is Key for Productivity of Hybrid Workers

Last updated on: September 12, 2023 at 9:23 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift to remote and hybrid work. Even as organizations bring workers back to the office, most are adopting a hybrid model where employees split time between the office and working from home. This new way of working presents managers with a major challenge – how to ensure productivity when they can’t physically see their employees. Studies by Microsoft found over 85% of managers have trouble trusting workers are productive when working remotely. So how... Read more

How To Address Meeting Overwhelm in Hybrid and Remote Work

Last updated on: September 11, 2023 at 12:10 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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The rapid shift to hybrid and remote work during the pandemic led to an explosion of virtual meetings. While meetings aimed to foster collaboration, they often created a sense of being overwhelmed which reduced productivity. As organizations settle into long-term hybrid and remote work arrangements, addressing meeting-overwhelm is a top priority, as I tell my clients who I help transition to hybrid work. I spoke with Gil Makleff, Co-Founder of Sembly AI, and Michael Weis, Director Business Development of Speech... Read more

Flexibility Is a Must To Hire and Retain the Best People

Last updated on: September 10, 2023 at 8:10 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we work. With lockdowns and social distancing measures forcing companies to adopt remote and hybrid work models, employees got a taste of flexibility that many don’t want to give up. In fact, according to a report by hiring software company Greenhouse, 76% of employees say they would quit if their company eliminated flexible work policies post-pandemic. I believe it, having done numerous internal surveys and focus groups at companies that I helped... Read more