Mentoring: Vital for Hybrid Teams & Underrepresented Groups

February 16, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

Have you ever considered how the seismic shift towards decentralized work is reshaping the landscape for underrepresented groups? In a candid conversation with Dave Wilkin, CEO of 10kc.com, we delved into the heart of this transformation. The emergence of remote work paradigms has not only boosted efficiency and work-life balance but also unveiled critical challenges, particularly for women and BIPOC communities. This shift, while bringing forth balance and flexibility, paradoxically magnifies proximity bias and disrupts natural workplace connections, potentially sidelining... Read more

Gift with Purpose: Making a Difference on Valentine’s Day

February 16, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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My wife and I had always been very traditional in our Valentine’s Day gift-giving, such as me buying fancy chocolates for her or she buying a bottle of premium liquor for me. But last year, she gave me the most heartwarming Valentine’s Day gift I could have ever imagined. Shortly before the holiday, she approached me about changing that tradition. She asked: did sweets or alcohol truly convey our affection for each other? Was it more important to stick to... Read more

Pioneering the New Norms of Hybrid and Remote Work

February 14, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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In the modern professional arena, a profound shift is taking place. The traditional 9-to-5, five days a week in-office work model is being steadily replaced by hybrid and remote work arrangements. This transition, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is not a transient change but a substantial evolution in our work culture. It’s a move that’s reshaping the organizational landscape, bringing with it a myriad of benefits and challenges. I delved into the intricacies of this transition through insightful dialogues with... Read more

Building the Workplaces of the Future

February 12, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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Hybrid policies that blend remote and onsite time emerged as a dominant template during the pandemic. But optimizing hybrid work for different organizations requires careful orchestration. I interviewed three experts across sectors – Jason Desentz, Managing Partner, Human Capital Advisory, at FlowerHire.com, Dr. Cheryl-Ann Butts, Executive Director of Human Resources at K-12 School District in Southeast Massachusetts, and Patrick Flynn, former Head of Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience at Silicon Valley Bank – to glean insights on our... Read more

How Workspaces Must Adapt for the Hybrid Era

February 9, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic completely disrupted traditional notions of the workplace, forcing a rapid shift to remote and hybrid work models. Now, as companies start bringing employees back to the office, it’s become clear that workspaces built for a pre-pandemic world no longer align with how we work. Offices designed for employees to be present 9-to-5, Monday through Friday, don’t match the needs of a workforce splitting time between home and the office. To create positive and productive in-office experiences that... Read more

You Need to Do Remote Right

January 9, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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Work has changed. The traditional 9-to-5 office job is fading as remote work becomes more popular. But remote work comes with its own set of challenges. To make it work, you need to do remote right. I recently spoke with Barbie Brewer, Chief People Officer at Safe Security, about how to succeed with remote employees. Barbie has seen first-hand the pros and cons of remote work. After being diagnosed with a rare tumor and going through a divorce, the long... Read more

To Make Remote Work Effective, Think About Others

January 6, 2024 By Gleb Tsipursky

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to rapidly transition to remote work. While remote work offers many advantages like flexibility and work-life balance, making it effective requires intention and thoughtfulness, especially about how our actions and choices impact others. As Jessica “JJ” Reeder, Director of Remote Organizational Effectiveness at Upwork, shared in a recent interview, “It’s more how am I setting myself and my teammates up to have as much flexibility as possible in our days.” She explains that the... Read more

Flexibility Is Key to Solving Problems of Tomorrow

December 24, 2023 By Gleb Tsipursky

The world of work is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated existing trends towards remote and hybrid work models. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence and automation are fundamentally altering the skills employees need to remain relevant. To navigate these changes successfully, organizations must embrace a flexible mindset that prizes adaptability above all else. As Abakar Saidov, CEO of AI talent management platform Beamery, told me in our interview: “Flexibility is not about individual preferences. It’s... Read more

The Power of Connection Fuels Company Culture

December 20, 2023 By Gleb Tsipursky

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A strong company culture is no accident. It takes thoughtful intention, investment, and commitment to nurture. And in a world where remote and hybrid work continues to rise, culture can seem elusive. But there’s one simple yet profound fuel for culture that companies too often overlook: connection. As Bruce Zicari, CEO of The Bonadio Group, shared in his interview with me, culture serves as the “secret sauce” for his firm’s impressive growth. The accounting and consulting company, with roots in ... Read more

The Rising Legal Risks of Rigid RTO Policies

December 14, 2023 By Gleb Tsipursky

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Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The post-pandemic era presents a unique challenge as employers grapple with shifting workforce dynamics. The insistence on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues, particularly discrimination claims. This concern is not mere speculation; it’s a reality backed by a significant uptick in workforce discrimination charges. The Disability Discrimination Dilemma One of the most pressing issues is... Read more