A s if preparing for tomorrow weren’t enough of an accelerant to shake things up, Covid-19 made its unannounced entrance turning the world of work upside down. Organizations that had expected their digitization efforts to withstand marketplace volatility or economic downtowns found themselves in a vulnerable state of shock while workers were forced into a [...]
E ven with stay-at-home orders and mandatory lockdowns in place, to say that these past couple of months has been uneventful is certainly a huge understatement. Shifting to a fully remote workforce has gained you an hour or two of time at both the top and bottom of the day only to rob you of [...]
In the wake of the Black Lives Matters movement and ongoing socioeconomic injustices, it’s critical that businesses take it upon themselves to play a larger, more hands-on role in educating employees about racial injustices in the workplace. It’s no longer enough for leaders to assume employee on-boarding checklists or annual training courses provide full disclosure [...]
The novelty coronavirus that is devastating the world, dividing nations and separating families is the same one that is strengthening communities, creating a culture of compassion and human kindness, and building resilience. These times of uncertainty and despair challenge our readiness to respond, but it doesn’t break our collective spirit of hope, empathy and courage. [...]
W hile lockdown has kept you from traveling the world, enjoying a meal inside your favorite restaurant, and spending quality face-to-face time with family and friends, it doesn’t have to stop you from doing good and being a great person. With the daily commute cut from your schedule and office drive-bys coming to a screeching [...]
J ust as the weather fluctuates and the seasons come and go, so does the economic climate for project managers. While the growing demand for project managers remains at an all-time high and project managers are seemingly able to withstand some of the most pressured circumstances and environments, the unlikely event that there are unforeseen [...]
The demand for skilled project managers continues to grow at alarming rates. By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles. Industries including finance and insurance, manufacturing and construction, management and professional services, and others require qualified practitioners to fill the widening gap between employers who seek skilled project managers and [...]
W ith the holiday season upon us, the weather is quick to turn. The days grow shorter and the afternoons are gloomy and gray. Chilly winds and rainfall sweep across the city. The feeling of being cold and wet sends shivers down your spine. Luckily, you unpack those sweaters and boots boxed away in your [...]
Crisp, ornate and decorative describe the beautifully hand-tied ribbon that sits on top of that perfectly wrapped gift under the Christmas tree. I don’t know whether it’s the holiday season or simply that it’s the end of the year, but each time I hand tie that wired ribbon into its cheerful loop and perky tail, [...]
What appears to be just a typical workday in the financial district isn’t so typical when you’ve got 25 new faces filing into the office. Wide-eyed and willful, these interns stand tall with their backpacks on their shoulders and their heads cocked to the side. While carrying a bewildered grin on their face, they are [...]
It requires a bit of compassion, empathy and an understanding of society as it is, not as it should be perceived. It calls for integrity, a higher purpose and a will to accomplish something that will make a difference – a social impact. To me, social responsibility means giving back to the community without expecting [...]
As this year comes to a close, I find myself feeling a bit relieved over the dutiful sense of nostalgia I usually feel towards the end of the year. Particularly in the latter few months is where I have experienced a variety of unforeseen twists and turns that not only challenged my role as a [...]
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