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In July of 2020, three months into the pandemic, I stepped into my first company-leading role as president of Nvoicepay. The whole time I've been in the role, we've been almost entirely remote. I came in during a time of growth and transition for the company, so, like me, the...

Coming from a family of physicians, it is natural to find myself discussing the challenges and joys after work hours with loved ones. During a conversation with my son, he pointed out that while my dad, a surgeon, helped one patient at a time, I was helping hundreds of patients...

As we transition from the pandemic into post-pandemic life, many companies have adapted hybrid models. That means workers coming in part-time only, while others remain fully remote. So the same issues of  work-from-home burnout and Zoom fatigue that posed problems during the pandemic will remain salient for the foreseeable future....

Recent headlines tell a hopeful tale: With a few exceptions, COVID-19 seems to be on the run in the U.S. Hospitalizations are down, states are opening their doors, and, after months of uncertainty, consumer confidence is through the roof. This is a recipe for a return to economic prosperity, and...

As many countries begin to ease their coronavirus entry restrictions, it is important to know the requirements for international business travel, including whether a COVID-19 health certificate is required.   As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out around the world, we seem to be slowly crawling closer to some degree...

If your company is stuck in the minor leagues, your hiring practices could be to blame. Unlike in the competitive world of professional sports, organizations often post generic job descriptions, hire without a “tryout,” and are too slow to make cuts. By shifting your mindset to hiring only “A” players...

The call for more workplace flexibility is strong. If you’ve recently been swayed to this side, welcome. If you’ve been an advocate since the dawn of time, hello again old friend. Hybrid work is something we’re incredibly passionate about at Pragmatic Thinking, but it wasn’t always this way. To be...

It’s happening. America is reopening, and like a sprawling field of bright red poppies the post-Covid consumer is bursting with a renewed self-expression and ready to dance again experts say. Which is great news for the economy and business owners, except for one thing, finding willing workers is tough right...

According to the CDC, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. What people fail to realize is that there may be some processes in place which discriminate against this population. Should these not be addressed, it could cause an individual detrimental effects physically and emotionally. When...

Part I of a Series: A Much Needed New Approach to Strat Planning. Any leader worth their salt knows, and is motivated by, the legend of the frog. Pre-occupied with immediate matters, he was inattentive to changes heating up around him. It was as incredibly costly mistake. The moral of...