How Speaker Bureaus are Thriving in the Digital Era

Last updated on: July 13, 2023 at 10:05 am By Gleb Tsipursky

The speaking industry was hard hit by the pandemic, with live events coming to a screeching halt for over a year. However, as society opens up again, people are eager to connect in person. Speaker bureaus that adapt to serving hybrid and virtual events in addition to live ones will thrive. I recently interviewed Angela Goble, President, Midwest Speakers Bureau, Robin Wolfson, Founder and President of Robin Wolfson Agency, two of the top speakers bureaus, and Christa Haberstock, Founder &... Read more

Hotdesking is the Future of Hybrid Work

Last updated on: July 12, 2023 at 10:37 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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Welcome to the future of work, where hotdesking is about to become the norm rather than the exception. How do we know this? Well, the transition has been on the cards for a while now, but my recent enlightening interview of Stan Meshkov, CEO and Cofounder of UnSpot, only confirmed what I have been predicting to the 5-10 leaders who call me every week to discuss their return to office and hybrid work policy. The Push for Hybrid Work The... Read more

The Symphony of Remote Work Is in the Culture

Last updated on: July 11, 2023 at 11:48 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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Despite the return to office mandates, over a quarter of all workdays were still remote as of early 2023, mainly from hybrid setups. In my journey helping 22 organizations transition to hybrid work, I’ve realized a key factor: getting your culture right is the key to success in hybrid and remote work. To explore this notion, I sat down with Sondre Rasch, CEO of SafetyWing, a company born and nurtured in the cradle of remote work, providing insurance to those... Read more

Transforming Productivity Metrics for the Hybrid Workforce

Last updated on: July 10, 2023 at 9:30 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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In today’s rapidly evolving business world, hybrid work has become the modus operandi for many organizations. With this change comes new challenges, and the necessity of defining outcomes to measure productivity has never been more apparent. And here, we’ll dive into this crucial topic, drawing from my recent insightful interview with Jim Bartolomea, SVP, Global Head of People, at ClickUp. Dispelling Productivity Paranoia in Hybrid Work During our discussion, Bartolomea revealed the changing narrative of productivity in the face of... Read more

Why Government Agencies Must Embrace Flexible Work

Last updated on: July 7, 2023 at 12:39 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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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

Embracing the 3D Future of Hybrid and Remote Work

Last updated on: July 6, 2023 at 6:14 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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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

Almost Anything Can Be Done Remotely

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:11 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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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

Earning the Commute in the Return to Office

Last updated on: July 2, 2023 at 10:14 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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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

Mastering Remote Employee Offboarding to Retain Trust and Protect Your Reputation

Last updated on: June 30, 2023 at 11:20 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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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

Redefining Mentorship for the Hybrid Generation

Last updated on: June 29, 2023 at 10:08 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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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