Imagine a world where your voice carries the same weight, whether you’re in a sleek, glass-walled conference room or cozied up in your home office. This isn’t a far-off dream; it’s the imperative evolution of hybrid meetings. Bridging the Gap in Hybrid Meetings Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs, told me in an interview about his crusade for inclusivity in the evolving landscape of hybrid meetings. Reflecting on the seismic shift in work dynamics during 2020, he recalls, “When the... Read more
The beauty industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation fueled by entrepreneurship and innovation. Traditional salon models are making way for an increased demand for fresh concepts that offer beauty professionals greater independence, flexibility, and career empowerment to become a “salonpreneur.” Empowering Entrepreneurial Freedom A number of players exist in the beauty entrepreneur space. For instance, Phenix Salon Suites offers luxury salon suites for independent beauty professionals. The focus is on providing a high-end, boutique experience for both the salon... Read more
Why is it that despite advances in technology, the trust gap in remote work remains a challenging puzzle for many companies? In a candid conversation with Mike Nash, Founder & CEO of Trelliswork, we delved into this very question. Trelliswork, a Seattle-based company, helps companies run their business operating system, streamlining decision making, alignment, and accountability in today’s hybrid and remote workplace. This mission is critical in today’s business landscape, where in-office presence is no longer a realistic measure of... Read more
Imagine a world where your workday is not punctuated by constant interruptions, where deep focus is not just a fleeting moment but a consistent state. This is not a utopian fantasy, but the reality for remote workers, as unveiled by Hubstaff‘s illuminating new report. The analysis reveals that remote employees are champions of focused work, dedicating more time to tasks without the frequent distractions typical in an office setting. The Empirical Evidence Hubstaff’s data serves as a clarion call to... Read more
“Is your organization ready for the future of work?” This question looms large in the corporate world, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic that has fundamentally altered our perceptions of productivity and workplace efficiency. In my insightful conversation with Alexandre Wentzo, CEO at iGrafx, a renowned expert in process intelligence, we delved into the transformative power of process automation in fostering flexible work environments. Wentzo, with his global experience and French roots, brings a unique perspective on the evolution... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust remote work into the mainstream. Organizations across every industry were forced to adapt quickly to a new reality of employees working from home. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom became ubiquitous overnight. Now, as we enter the “new normal,” companies are adopting hybrid work models that blend remote and in-office employees. One of the biggest challenges is enabling effective collaboration in this hybrid environment. Especially during meetings with some attendees in-person and others dialing in remotely. To... Read more
The rise of Generative AI is reshaping the media landscape, as emblematized in the lawsuit by The New York Times against Open AI. Yet such opposition isn’t the only way to handle the threat of Generative AI in the media, as revealed in my conversation with Jill Koziol, Co-Founder of Motherly. Motherly, a digital platform empowering tens of millions of women monthly, grapples with the challenges and opportunities AI presents. The platform’s dual engagement with AI—as a tool for innovation... Read more
“Why is it that some organizations excel in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) while others falter?” This provocative question sets the stage for a deep dive into the world of DE&I, based on my enlightening interview with Michelle Marshall, the head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PUMA North America. In our conversation, Marshall reveals critical insights and strategies that PUMA employs, offering a roadmap for other organizations striving to enhance their DE&I initiatives. Engagement: The Heart of DE&I Strategies... Read more
The seismic shift towards remote work catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to rethink many aspects of their operations, including learning and development (L&D). Leslie Deutsch, Vice President of People Strategy for TEKsystems Global Services, provides insightful perspectives on the current state and future of remote learning in my interview with her. As she elaborates, “employees have different situations in different work environments and thus require unique learning experiences.” This necessity has driven a surge in leveraging technology... Read more
Digital marketplaces have to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. In a world where online fraud seems to be perpetually on the rise, maintaining a secure platform is not just a necessity but an art. Dorota Wróbel, Chief R&D Officer at G2A.COM, a leading global digital marketplace, shares her insights in an interview with me on this critical aspect of e-commerce, a world where the difference between success and disaster often hinges on the smallest of details. The Art of... Read more
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