Redefining the Future of Flexible Work

Last updated on: July 29, 2023 at 11:44 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

The hybrid work revolution has upended our traditional notions of the workplace. With an increasing number of companies embracing the new normal, it is important to understand the opportunities and challenges that this shift brings. Drawing on insights from industry experts, this article explores the future of hybrid and remote work, as well as the strategies that businesses can adopt to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape. Embracing the Benefits of Hybrid and Remote Work Anthony A. Parzanese, SVP, Global... Read more

Meet the New CHRO Redefining Hybrid Success

Last updated on: July 28, 2023 at 9:51 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The workplace is evolving rapidly. Hybrid work models are becoming the norm, as I tell the dozens of leaders who contact me every month to figure out their future of work plans. Forward-thinking leaders like Jeri Herman, Chief People Officer at Cengage Group, Lisa Crawford, Chief Human Resources Officer at Precisely, and Michelle Jones-Johnson, EVP and CHRO for CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, are at the forefront of this revolution. I recently interviewed Crawford, Jones-Johnson, and Herman on their innovative... Read more

Elon Musk’s Hypocritical Critique Of Remote Work

Last updated on: July 25, 2023 at 7:28 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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Consider for a moment the bustling scene of SpaceX’s launch site in Texas or the humming corridors of Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory. Now imagine the silent hum of keyboards from countless homes around the globe, the global headquarters of the so-called ‘laptop class’. Elon Musk has drawn a line in the silicon sand, arguing that tech workers are leveraging an unfair privilege by choosing remote work, a luxury not afforded to the ‘factory class’. He paints a picture of the Silicon... Read more

How HR Leads the Future of Hybrid Work

Last updated on: July 23, 2023 at 9:58 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a seismic shift in the global work environment. As a consequence, a blend of on-site and remote work, known as hybrid work, has emerged as a predominant model. While this model offers several advantages, it also poses distinct challenges, requiring organizations to adapt and evolve their traditional ways of operating, and I speak to 5-10 leaders every week on how to adapt to these challenges for their hybrid work models. Exemplary of leaders that have... Read more

How HR Leaders Embrace the Hybrid Symphony

Last updated on: July 21, 2023 at 9:01 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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In an era of technological and societal transformation, navigating the complexities of hybrid and remote work has become a critical concern for many organizations. The perspectives of four seasoned HR leaders, like individual musicians in a symphony orchestra, blend into a harmonious exploration of these challenges and the potential pathways forward. Let’s parse the score and delve into the insights shared by Maggie Driscoll, Chief People and Culture Officer, Blackbaud, Kevin S. Frank, CHRO of a mid-size marketing company, Victoria... Read more

Why Hybrid Beats Fully Office-Centric in the Future of Work

Last updated on: July 20, 2023 at 12:40 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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Hybrid work models are transforming companies in major ways. Leaders from organizations as diverse as The Gorilla Glue Company, UC Davis, and Far Niente Wine Estates share why hybrid is the future of work and how organizations can leverage it for success. The benefits and challenges outlined by these leaders’ responses resemble the conversations I have with 20-30 leaders every month who ask me for advice about how to return to the office and lead hybrid teams, and emblematize the... Read more

Communication Is Key to Being a Remote-Friendly Company

Last updated on: August 31, 2023 at 11:36 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to quickly transition to remote work. Now, as we enter 2023, organizations face difficult decisions around developing sustainable hybrid work policies. Patrick McKenna, CEO of DMi Partners, has valuable insights to share from navigating this challenge, as I learned after interviewing him. It’s an interview I’ll be sharing with my clients who I am helping figure out how to adapt to the future of work. What Does It Mean to Be Remote Friendly? DMi... Read more

Suburbia’s Renaissance in the Age of Flexible Work

Last updated on: July 19, 2023 at 6:10 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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In the grand game of real estate, there’s a new king on the board. The suburbs are not just surviving, they’re thriving, and it’s all thanks to the game-changer that is flexible work. Who needs a skyscraper view when your office is your living room, and your commute, a mere amble from bed to desk? “We expect the ability to WFH to remain an incentive for young families to seek out more remote suburban and rural markets where housing may... Read more

The Bright Future of Speakers Bureaus in the Post-COVID World

Last updated on: July 15, 2023 at 9:08 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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Speakers bureaus have faced massive disruptions over the last two years due to COVID-19. However, as society emerges from the pandemic, the speaking industry is poised for robust growth. According to Daniel Hennes, CEO of Engage, Aaron Rehberg, Partner at Capitol City Speakers Bureau, and Mark Castel, President of AEI Speakers Bureau, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, creating new opportunities for speakers and the bureaus that represent them. New Opportunities Abound for Speakers and Bureaus Hennes sees... Read more

Adapt or Die: How Speakers Bureaus are Thriving in Disruption

Last updated on: July 15, 2023 at 11:50 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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With the comeback of in-person events, speakers bureaus have significant opportunities in the post-pandemic landscape, according to my interviews with Richard Schelp, Owner and President of Executive Speakers Bureau, Caitie Bradley Shea, CEO & Co-Founder of Outspoken, and Lisa Warren, Partner, Senior Account Executive at SpeakInc. Opportunities for Speakers Bureaus Schelp notes, “Because we now have multiple solutions to provide organizations for their events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), the opportunity for overall revenue growth is a reality.” Shea emphasizes “Accessibility,... Read more