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TASA ID: 22108

The seismic shift towards remote work catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to rethink many aspects of their operations, including learning and development (L&D). Leslie Deutsch, Vice President of People Strategy for TEKsystems Global Services, provides insightful perspectives on the current state and future of remote learning in my interview with her. As she elaborates, "employees have different situations in different work environments and thus require unique learning experiences." This necessity has driven a surge in leveraging technology to create flexible and personalized learning programs that can cater to the diverse needs of the workforce.

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The concept of workplace flexibility has evolved from a mere trend to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. This shift has been significantly influenced by leaders who understand the intricate balance between granting autonomy and maintaining cohesion within their teams. Shane Koller, Chief People Officer at Ancestry, offers profound insights into how trust underpins the successful implementation of flexible work policies in his interview with me.

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The hybrid work model has become a critical topic in the business world, as revealed by insights from Karen Amos, Director of Human Resources at Golden Gate Fields, Beverly Morgan, the Chief People Officer at Benefit Cosmetics - LVMH Group, and Chris Michalski, Vice President of Human Resources at VulcanForms. My conversations with each illustrate the multifaceted nature of hybrid work, highlighting both its benefits and challenges.

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The dating app Pure’s journey from a struggling startup to a thriving platform offers valuable lessons for businesses facing operational and technical challenges. When Olga Petrunina took over as CEO, she faced significant challenges. "When I joined Pure, only 15 people were working on the project. There was no CTO, no CPO, and no CMO, and the technical platform was so bad that every Friday the service was down. Revenue was dropping 20% each month," she recalls.

Olga's immediate action was to completely rewrite the app’s backend and significantly expand the team. "My first decision was a full rewrite of the app’s backend and hiring many more people. After we launched a full redesign of the app, revenue went up 130% YoY," she states. This strategic overhaul was crucial in stabilizing the platform and setting the stage for growth. Businesses can learn from this by recognizing the importance of addressing core technical issues and investing in human resources to drive innovation and reliability.

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In a recent conversation with Vishal Punwani, CEO and co-founder of SoWork, we explored the innovative realm of virtual workplaces—a concept that has gained remarkable traction in the post-pandemic era. Vishal shared key insights into how virtual environments can transform the dynamics of remote and hybrid work.