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Remote work and introverts: Consider the challenges

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Remote work has moved from an experiment to the norm for millions of office workers around the world. Late last year, our company conducted a survey to discover how introverts were responding to working from home full time. We had almost 200 responses. Do they thrive in quiet and solitude or are they also feeling disconnected and lonely? Though over 85% of respondents were very satisfied or satisfied with the arrangement, many strong opinions surfaced about the challenges they face when working from home.

Infographic: How to write an ATS-compatible resume

Madison Smith Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Let’s face it — job searching is practically a full-time job. With research, networking and constant resume tweaks and cover letter drafts, the process can be overwhelming. After submitting endless job applications, you anxiously wait to hear back but only receive radio silence in return. Many companies have turned to applicant tracking systems (ATS), a type of hiring software that functions as a screening system for employers, allowing them to look at only the best job applications. Check out this infographic to figure out how to craft an ATS-compatible resume and get noticed by employers.

10 trends that will impact how HR works in 2021

Elea Andrea Almazora Business Management, Services & Risk Management

In terms of changes in the workplace, 2020 was a rollercoaster. There’s no denying that business models had to change quickly to keep up with demand. Most companies weren’t prepared for a move to home working, much less one that came at such short notice. HR departments have had to adapt and grow rapidly to meet ever-changing business needs, and human resources software will be a top priority for businesses in 2021. In this article, we look at the top 10 HR trends for the coming year.

The building blocks of an association

Robert C. Harris Association Management

To review the strengths and structure of an organization, I start with five building blocks applicable to every association: structure, strategy, sustainability, relevance and performance. A weakness or omission in one will affect the whole.

Why digital transformation is crucial for e-commerce success

Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Two decades ago, anyone with an online storefront was considered a forward-thinking innovator. Now, if you don’t have an e-commerce presence, you’re behind the times. This mass migration into the digital marketplace was spurred forward even faster when the coronavirus pandemic shuttered brick-and-mortar businesses across the globe. If you want to find e-commerce success in the 21st century, you must go a step further by embracing digital transformation as well.

Reimagining the workplace for the post-COVID era

Chris Kane Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed where, when and how people work. Most who have now experienced remote working are questioning the ways we used to work and the purpose of the office. Answers to these questions will have repercussions for the future of our cities. Even before the pandemic, the traditional meanings of workplace and the office had been reshaped by technology. With good connectivity widely available, easy access to the internet and effective cloud computing, any space could become a workplace.

5 reasons to build a healthcare brand for millennials

Alexa Lemzy Healthcare Administration

The millennial generation consists of people born between 1981 and 1996, making members of this group between the ages of 25 and 40 in 2021. As the demographic approaches middle age, their need for healthcare is increasing. As the largest generational group, this creates a huge market for healthcare brands ready to cater to their preferences. As a demographic, millennials differ from previous generations significantly in the way they choose services and respond to marketing. As a result, healthcare brands need to be built to meet these new demands.

How connected smart cities will help prevent future pandemics and more

Kevin Grauman Science & Technology

Smart city initiatives place a heavy emphasis on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential for transforming society for the better. The list of possible applications includes tracking new disease outbreaks, minimizing transmission risks in hospitals and nursing homes, improving air quality and filtration, and monitoring general sanitation in buildings and on public transit. If all of this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s basically a greatest hits record of ways to battle COVID and prevent future pandemics.

A strategic quotient for the board

Robert C. Harris Association Management

Quotient is a degree or amount of a specific quality or characteristic. One might say, "during the pandemic our uncertainty quotient has risen." The term is often used in describing "emotional quotient." It is the ability to understand, use and manage one’s emotions in positive ways. This assumes people are aware of their feelings and know how to make best use of them. Strategic quotient is the ability of directors, or the board as a group, to act strategically. Mindfulness of strategy enables a board to drive significant results.

CES 2021: The year of staying home with gadgets

Lark Gould Science & Technology

As CES 2021 rolled out, it was not in Las Vegas. In fact, it was not anywhere in particular this year after more than a half-century of taking over the neon gaming mecca for four days of immersion in a veritable ocean of newfangled stuff and portentous technology. It was online-only and navigated through a tornado of tech talks and virtual kiosks. Still, there was news, analysis and plenty to talk about this year as the coronavirus continues to rage and a new administration takes over and changes some key commerce and trade policies.

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