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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Adapting to the Technological Needs of a Distributed Team In today’s world of work, being technologically agile is imperative for organizations that want to succeed with a distributed team.

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The Societal, Economic And Eco Benefits Of University/Industry Collaboration

The Horizons Tracker

The benefits of strong collaboration between industry and academia is something that I’ve long espoused on this blog, and a recent study from the University of Campinas Economics Institute (IE-UNICAMP) highlights the benefits seen in Brazilian society when the two sectors work effectively together.

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Lessons from a CEO who turned recession into opportunity: A Founder’s Journey with Clio

CEO Insider

I founded Clio in 2008, just as the global economy was reeling from the Great Recession. I was a young entrepreneur with big dreams and even bigger ambitions, and—despite the economic challenges—I saw an immense opportunity in cloud technology as a transformative innovation.

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Female Bosses Are Fairer In How They Pay Staff

The Horizons Tracker

During the financial crisis of 2008, it was widely cited that a greater presence of female managers in the financial industry would have resulted in more ethical behaviors.

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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Their continuous push for breakthroughs has kept them at the forefront of their respective industries. Extraordinary companies equip their sales team with the best training and technology.

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Gig Economy: A Cost-Cutting Measure or Adding Value to the Workforce?

HR Digest

Gig economy, the lexicon, has origins in the music industry where singers and bands scored a gig or a contract to play at a venue for a day, hours or for a set period of time. At present, gigging is an option offered by almost all industries, especially tech-based and e-commerce or knowledge-based work which can be done from anywhere.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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