In recent months, hybrid work has been one of the big topics of the Josh Bersin Academy’s ongoing Big Reset executive working groups. In fact, we’ll soon be publishing an entire report on the topic, with case studies from companies such as Autodesk, Sutter Health, Ferrero and RELX along with checklists and detailed considerations. What we are
In normal times, being an entrepreneur can feel like constantly swimming upstream. Each day involves a continual onslaught of decisions, big and small, to be made by you and you alone. But in times of uncertainty, while businesses scramble to adjust to evolving markets and work conditions, entrepreneurs are facing more daily decisions than ever. It’s no
Vaccinated individuals face low COVID-19 risk at crowded outdoor or indoor concerts, including at maskless venues. Unvaccinated individuals are at high risk for transmission, however. Wearing masks (even if you are vaccinated) can prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to other unvaccinated or at-risk individuals around you in shared living spaces, however. You should ask about
The smart home tech market is booming. Experts predict there will be 482.8 million smart homes worldwide by 2025. This ever-increasing number of IoT devices is good news for those in the industry, but it also raises some cybersecurity concerns. More connected devices on a network mean more possible entry points for a hacker. Smart home cybersecurity
Mobile apps are intertwined with our daily lives because they help us learn a different language, stay in touch with our friends, and there are even apps to help us keep track of our fitness and health-related goals. So, it's safe to say that there are apps for everything today, from mobile gaming to lifestyle
BLOG POST TECH UP THOUGHTS BY MEG HATTON, TECH UP FOR WOMEN TEAM As the wearable technology field has rapidly expanded in the past decade, brands have diversified their products from simple step tracker watches to smart eye-wear, foot-wear, head-wear, and more. Users can track their heartbeat, analyze sleep, and answer emails all from
Kiran Ahuja, the newly confirmed director of the Office of Personnel Management, may just be the leader the embattled human resources agency has needed. Let’s hope so. She is taking over at a time when government has serious workforce problems and OPM’s influence has declined. In other sectors, HR’s role is undergoing revolutionary change. It
As companies strive to return to a new normal, it is important to have an integrated approach that ensures the new normal is a positive one for all employees. To that end, I've developed 10 HR practices based on my 50 years of consulting and research. They should be viewed as a holistic picture of
It is no surprise that most entrepreneurs will spend the majority of their time investing in their small businesses. Startup entrepreneurs will usually wear multiple hats. They are the strategist, leader, team builder, marketer, salesperson, and accountant all in one. This is a good thing, and this is important for business growth, except that it
Finding ways to get creative with dating and wellness became a challenge over pandemic. Many turned to online dating as well as digital fitness and wellness routines. With millions of searches around dating and relationships last year, many took time to reflect, re-evaluate and shift how they wanted to approach finding love. As singles prepare for a
