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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

Office Dynamics

And therefore, I am writing today – International Women’s Day (IWD). Observed annually on March 8 since 1911, International Women’s Day is a day put aside to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness, and take action. I would like to “celebrate, support and collaborate with other women” in honor of International Women’s Day.

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

Allwork

A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts. Clear communication channels and protocols are also essential for remote employees to collaborate and stay connected with colleagues. By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

Allwork

For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that about 70% of the world’s population doesn’t have insurance coverage.

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Google’s Myth Of Losing Social Capital In Hybrid Work

Allwork

A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave in internal meetings and public letters, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options.

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Employees vs. Employers – Whose Work Preferences Will Emerge Triumphant?

Allwork

Despite the clear demand for more flexibility in the workplace, 47% of employers have yet to do their own internal survey to understand and apply employee preferences. . In fact, just 19% of companies have expanded their collaborative spaces even though teamwork is cited as the top reason for workers to be in the office. .

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How to Become an AI Consultant in 2024

Success

In 2020, the World Economic Forum estimated that, by 2025, there could be nearly 100 million new roles related to AI. You might not have to be a long-term collaborator Some clients want you to run their AI tools. Instead of framing yourself as an expert, consider phrases like “consultant” or “thought partner” or “collaborator.” “I’d

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Key Findings from 10 Years of Studying the Gig Economy: The Rise of Microbusiness Exporters

Small Business Labs

Collaboration software has reached the level where communicating with remote customers is easy and efficient. For example, according to eBay's 2020 United States Small Online Business Report : " 96 percent of small businesses on eBay in the United States export internationally, sending goods to an average of 17 foreign countries.

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