In the ever-evolving landscape of work, the best companies are those that adapt and innovate. They are the ones that embrace digital technology to facilitate flexible work, as I tell clients whom I guided in figuring out their hybrid work policies. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Abbott of Ivanti, an IT solutions provider, to discuss the impact of hybrid work and remote work on businesses. The New Reality of Work Ivanti has positioned itself as... Read more
It is no news that the pandemic turned the world upside down. Businesses had to adopt new ways of operating, and employees were caught in a whirlwind of changes. Among these changes, a new protagonist emerged on the scene: corporate dining. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about offering food—it became an amenity to support the return to the office. I recently sat down to interview Said Elkhodary, SVP Professional Dining at Elior North America, to discuss this fascinating evolution. A Pandemic... Read more
Imagine being a tightrope walker suspended over a canyon, balancing each step while negotiating the wind’s constant push and pull. The scenery is breathtaking, but you don’t dare look down; every moment demands your full attention. Now, replace that canyon with the vast landscape of the digital world, the tightrope with cybersecurity, and the walker with organizations navigating hybrid work. Doesn’t seem so different, does it? In a recent conversation with Joel Burleson-Davis, SVP of Worldwide Engineering, Cyber, at Imprivata,... Read more
In the wake of the global pandemic, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift. The traditional office, with its cubicles and conference rooms, has been replaced by home offices, coffee shops, and even remote corners of the world. But what if we could take this a step further? What if we could create a virtual workspace that not only replicates the physical office but enhances it, offering new ways to connect, collaborate, and innovate? Welcome to the metaverse,... Read more
In the grand theater of business, a new act is taking center stage – the emergence of hybrid work. Let’s begin by acknowledging a simple fact – the genie of hybrid work has left the bottle, and there’s no coaxing it back in. As Mark Ralls, CEO of ActivTrak, a leading workforce analytics company, told me in our interview, “Hybrid work is here to stay for the long term.” The show must go on, and indeed, it is continuing with... Read more
It was my pleasure recently to speak with Jeri Herman, Chief People Officer at Cengage Group, an education technology company. Our conversation focused on the often untapped benefits of flexible work. Jeri has been instrumental in guiding Cengage’s transition to a more flexible, hybrid work model, leveraging her experience and innovative thinking to overcome the traditional obstacles of remote and hybrid work. Digital First, Not Digital Only Mantra Jeri shared a crucial mantra that Cengage has adopted: “Digital first doesn’t... Read more
The workplace is undergoing a massive transformation. As technology enables more remote and hybrid work, flexibility has become crucial for both companies and employees. I recently spoke with Karen Cho, Chief Human Resources Officer at Designer Brands, about her company’s pioneering transition to flexible work. The Flexibility Benefit Cho has seen firsthand how flexibility benefits both companies and employees. For employees, it means greater work-life balance, increased productivity, and access to more opportunities. They can avoid lengthy commutes and work... Read more
A recent survey conducted by Appspace has revealed that employees aren’t just pushing back against returning to the office because of long commutes or a desire for more flexibility. The in-office experience still has significant room for improvement. As one of the world’s leading experts in hybrid and remote work lauded as the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, I can attest that an important focus of my work for clients involves attracting employees to the office through optimizing... Read more
Let’s face it, the traditional office as we know it is dead. The 9-to-5 grind, expensive commutes, cubicles, meetings in stuffy conference rooms – they’ve been rendered obsolete by a profound shift towards hybrid and remote work. As Mark Dixon, the CEO of IWG, and I recently discussed in my interview with him, the modern office isn’t defined by four walls, but by flexibility, creativity, and meaningful collaboration. That’s what I tell my clients when I help them transition to... Read more
Every organization is a living, breathing organism—a microcosm of personalities, ideas, and agendas all vying for attention. In this constantly evolving global business environment, team collaboration is more critical than ever for innovation. Yet many companies struggle to consistently innovate successfully. In my recent interview with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural, we delved deep into the world of remote innovation and team collaboration. Previously, collaboration often arose organically from the physical office space. Water cooler chats, lunchtime discussions, spontaneous... Read more
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