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Why Smaller Companies Will Dominate The Future Of Work

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Oftentimes when I (and many others) talk about the future of work it’s in reference to larger companies, that’s not intentional it’s just where most of the conversations tend to gravitate towards. However, I actually think the future of work definitely favors the small organizations. In the latest episode of the #futurein5 I explore why I think the future of work favors the small! […]

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Why HP’s New Dress Code Policy Is Ridiculous

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In case you haven’t heard, HP recently sent out a memo to employees with some new dress code guidelines. HP is concerned that customers who visit HP offices are going to get a negative impression about the company based on how employees dress. Keep in mind that HP also put an end to telecommuting forcing all employees to show up to the office to work. It feels like while most forward-thinking and progressive organizations are moving forward, HP is starting to take steps in the opposite direction and is transforming into a company from the 80′s. In the latest episode of the #futurein5 I share more of my thoughts on this topic and explain why the new dress code policy at HP seems a bit ridiculous.

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Are We Going to Work More Hours or Fewer Hours

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Are we going to work more hours or fewer hours in the future? This is a question that is being asked quite a lot. There’s an interesting debate going on around this, and I explore both sides and give my opinion in this episode of The Future in 5. I’m trying to see where this is going in the next 5-10 years, so there’s a lot that goes into my answer. I’m curious to hear what you think. Tune in for the full discussion and leave me your comments!

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What’s Going on With Zappos and Holacracy

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In this episode of the Future in Five I discuss the recent news about Zappos and the fact that hundreds of employees are leaving the 1500 person company as a result of its implementation of something called “holacracy.” For those of you who have not been following this story, when Zappos announced that they were going to redesign their management structure and implement holacracy, the CEO Tony Hsieh gave its employees what amounts to an incentive to leave by offering a three-month severance package to employees to leave they don’t like their new approach. I received a few emails and tweets asking me about my thoughts on this dramatic shift for Zappos, here are my thoughts. Tune in for the full discussion and tell me what you think!

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Are Open Office Spaces Good or Bad?

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This episode of The Future in Five I talk about open office spaces. There have been quite a few articles written recently around open office spaces and why we need to get rid of them, why they’re bad for engagement, why they’re bad for productivity, and on and on why they are so bad for organizations. In this episode I discuss what I think we should focus on. Tune in for the full discussion and let me know what you think!

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#TheFuturein5 Episode 33: Does Dress Code at Work Matter?

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This episode of The Future in Five is about a simple, but interesting subject — does dress code matter in the workplace. Short answer: yes! In this episode I talk about why it is really important for us to look at some of these very simple, basic things like dress code and ask does it really make sense for everybody to wear suits and ties every day. I share why I believe the dress code is one of the easiest things that organizations can do to lighten up a little and show that they are looking to be more progressive and forward-thinking. What is the dress code in your company and how does that impact you? Tune in and let me know!

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