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Thought Leaders

Avoid These 3 Key Mistakes for Team Success in 2024

Here are some key mistakes to avoid to ensure optimal success in the New Year as you and your team adapt and excel in an ever-evolving teamwork landscape.

By Tom Medema

Thought Leaders

How to Build Team Culture in a Remote-Work World

By Cyrus Claffey

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Want Employees Back in the Office? What Leaders Are (Still!) Getting Wrong About This Ask

By Caroline Carter-Smith

Human Resources

Uncovering the Hidden Benefits (and Dangers) of Remote Work in 2024

By Tom Medema

Thought Leaders

5 Ways to Instill a Company Culture Even When Your Workforce Is Virtual

A strong culture grows from working toward shared goals, even when you aren't in the same room.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

Everyone Should Be Thinking Remote-First — Here’s 3 Reasons Why.

To effectively run a distributed company, you need systems and platforms that help you manage a large, remote workforce.

By Chris Savage

Thought Leaders

This Workplace Policy Is Igniting Fiery Debates In The Boardroom — Here’s Why.

The single biggest reason for boardroom brawls has been revealed.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Tech

Data Breaches Cost $1 Million More When Remote Work Is Involved — Here Are 4 Steps to Protect Your Business.

As many companies return to the office, remote work remains prevalent, introducing security risks. However, you don't need to pull everyone back into the office. I'll share how the company I work for addresses these risks and how you can safeguard yours.

By Mykola Srebniuk

Human Resources

‘Control, Surveillance and Manipulation’: How TikTok’s Office Surveillance Could Backfire and Cost The Company Billions

Recently, TikTok made headlines for the wrong reasons — introducing a badge monitoring app called MyRTO, aimed at enforcing its office attendance policy as part of a top-down return-to-office mandate. While many companies are recalibrating post-pandemic work expectations, TikTok's approach not only raises serious ethical issues but also amplifies broader concerns about its surveillance culture.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Entrepreneurs

Goldman Sachs Is Making a Mistake. Forcing Remote-Capable Teams Back Into The Office Is Not The Answer — Here’s Why.

This move raises an alarm not just for the financial sector but for all remote-capable industries, ranging from the financial industry to the tech sector, igniting a debate about the future of work.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Building a Business

America’s Downtowns Are Hurting in an Era of Remote and Hybrid Work — Question Is, Will They Survive?

Is the era of downtowns over?

By Gleb Tsipursky

Human Resources

5 Ways to Cultivate a Resilient Digital Employee Experience

Employees serve as the cornerstone of any organization, wielding significant influence over its efficiency and functionality. Here's how a human-centric approach, training and modern solutions synergize to create a harmonious employee experience that fosters engagement and well-being.

By Apu Pavithran

Building a Business

The Future Is Not Just Flexible — It’s United. How American Flexibility is Redefining Business Practices Worldwide.

Recent surveys provide a tapestry of insights into how American businesses are a guiding star for global companies seeking to be future-ready.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

I’ve Managed Remote Teams For 15 Years — Here Are My 3 Most Important Leadership Lessons.

Effective, flexible leadership and clarity can solve much of the discomfort around remote work. Here's how.

By Tara Coomans

Thought Leaders

Returning to The Office Without a Strategy Is The Biggest Mistake You Can Make. Follow These 4 Steps for a Perfect Transition.

To minimize conflict in the return to office process, it's critical to embrace a thorough, transparent and evidence-driven process. By following the four-pillar approach outlined in this article, you will lay the groundwork for a successful transition that benefits both your employees and your organization.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

How Hybrid Work Has Given Family Caregivers a Lifeline

In the rapidly changing landscape of work, hybrid and remote models are not just influencing how we do our jobs but significantly transforming the approach towards elder care.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Human Resources

4 Attributes To Look For When Hiring Remote Workers

While adoption rates vary by country, industry and company size, the remote working trend continues to gather momentum as more employees demand flexible working arrangements and many organizations recognize the potential benefits, such as increased productivity, reduced overhead costs and access to a larger talent pool.

By Max Azarov

Human Resources

Remote Work May Never Die, But It’s Losing Momentum. Here’s Why.

If you're a remote worker who would like to keep those benefits, you'd better start preparing a good pitch. And if you're dying to get back into the office, rejoice – your ideal transition may be just around the corner.

By Deanna Ritchie

Thought Leaders

Cameras On Or Off? Let’s Settle The Debate on Video Meetings Once and For All.

As we navigate the post-pandemic world, the question of how to conduct effective video meetings has become a hot topic. One particular point of contention is whether to keep cameras on or off during these meetings.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

Employers: The Burden of Going Back Into The Office Is Not as Bad as You Think — It’s Worse.

Leaders falsely perceive employee wellbeing to be already high and believe the burden of going to the office will be not that bad in this broader context. This disconnect between perception and reality is what I call the "Wellbeing Paradox."

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

Why Hybrid Work Will Win Out Over Remote and In-Person — Whether You Like It or Not.

Clearly, the work-from-home wars are continuing. And we have a new meta-analysis on this topic that reveals the answer is much more nuanced than the black-or-white fully remote work or fully office-centric work.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

68% of Companies Are Making This Critical Mistake in Their Approach to Hybrid Work — Are You?

It is paramount for businesses to iron out their approach to hybrid work to avoid becoming a statistic.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

Remote or In-Person? It Doesn’t Matter — Why Building the Best Team Matters More Than Location

Build the most effective team possible, and if you have an opportunity to get a stronger candidate who is remote, do it.

By David Kolodny

Building a Business

Junior Staff Are Struggling to Adjust to Flexible Schedules, But Forced In-Office Mandates Are Not The Answer — This Is.

To solve the challenge of integrating junior staff in a hybrid model requires a structured mentoring program, not forced in-office mandates

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

Why In-Office Work Is The Real Threat to Cybersecurity

As organizations fret over the potential risks of remote work, new research suggests the real dangers lurk within the office itself. That's the finding from a groundbreaking study from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Human Resources

How to Build a Thriving Organizational Culture in a Remote Workplace

Remote work allows hiring top talent from anywhere in the world without geographical restrictions.

By Roland Polzin

Thought Leaders

3 Inclusive Workplace Practices For Your Remote Team

In today's interconnected world, organizations often face the challenge of managing multicultural and geographically dispersed teams. Here are some tips on how to encourage inclusion.

By Roman Kumar Vyas

Tech

Is the Future of Work a Utopia or a Dystopia? Here’s What You Should Know.

Let's discuss the trends in managing distributed teams and what the future of work may look like.

By Cory Hymel

Thought Leaders

The Apple Vision Pro Will Revolutionize Remote Work — Just Not for Apple Employees. Here’s Why.

The Apple Vision Pro headset will facilitate flexible work — undermining the tech giant's inflexible top-down approach.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

The Return to Office Movement is Causing a Mental Health Crisis. Employers Are Part of The Problem — But They Can Be Part of The Solution.

Employee mental health substantially worsened with the return to office demands, and it's causing disengagement and low morale. The solution demanded by employees is the answer.

By Gleb Tsipursky