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Do you remember the last time you were at a party or a social gathering and someone asked what you do for a living? (With Covid, this seems like a lifetime ago, but think back.) Do you remember describing your job and watching as they lost interest? What if you...

The way in which organizations innovate, and places where they are based to do this, have changed profoundly over the last decade due to two overall trends – convergence and disruption. Companies have moved away from closed innovation models to more open approaches in which organizations and places work in...

Millennials have been struggling to generate wealth when compared to previous generations, with the average Baby Boomer holding up to 7x the wealth of Millennials at the same age. Add in the pandemic, and financial futures of “the unluckiest generation in U.S. history” are grim. According to a recent survey...

One of the biggest success stories from the pandemic has been the growth in e-commerce, fuelled by lockdowns and recession in America. There is a growth in demand for discounted goods from consumers in the U.S., which sellers are keen to source from low-cost destinations like China. Cross-border selling on...

Simple yet powerful traits of Billionaires. Billionaires: Doesn’t this word light up a million bulbs in your head? isn’t it magnetic and denotes power? wealth? achievement? A zenith of successful entrepreneurs! How does this happen? is it random? Is it a result of sheer serendipity or is it meticulous planning?...

Talented executives are hunting for new opportunities to share their skills and are willing to shift to new companies. But not every applicant who responds to your recruitment strategies will be your company's perfect match. You might need to update your hiring practices to attract and hire a long-term fit...

The “water cooler talk,” a seemingly casual, friendly conversation with co-workers and managers that was much lamented after the past year of workplace shutdowns. Beyond connecting with coworkers on a personal level, these one-on-one conversations are deeply valuable in solidifying professional relationships by building collegiality with peers and managers, and...

As the pandemic starts to subside, one in four workers plans to look for a new job. The reasons for the ensuing exodus are wide-ranging, but the huge market for talent has given employees the upper hand as employers call them back to the office. Now that workers have enjoyed the ability...

As employees return to the office following nearly 15 months of pandemic- imposed remote work, bosses and supervisors are finding that worklife has changed. Employees, now accustomed to the autonomy of working in their own settings, on their own time, and where they can attend to whatever issues that homelife...

As we look ahead to a time when teams can safely return to the office, it’s clear that people will continue working from home at far greater volumes than in the past.  Taking steps to position your team for long-term work from home success is vital, whether your company chooses...