The Distributed Workforce Permits New Globalization
COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever. In response to lock-downs, many companies moved their operations online, effectively allowing employees to work from anywhere in the world. The effect that this will have remains unknown, but it could enable a new wave of globalization.
Hybrid Learning: Why Remote Teaching Will Evolve
“Many school systems are looking at hybrid solutions for learning this year, where part of the week or school day is completed online while part is completed in school. For this to work, schools’ online learning systems need to allow for seamless integration of in-person schooling, to make sure that students aren’t falling behind when online.”
via CB Insights
U.S. Demand for Computer Science Education
There is a great and unmet need for computer science education in schools so that students learn the skills necessary to excel in their future workplaces. All stakeholders express a desire for more and better computer science learning opportunities, suggesting that expanded programs could help prepare today’s students for the future economy.
via Gallup
Why More CEOs are Focused on Digital Skills
“93 percent of CEOs who had introduced upskilling programs said these programs increased productivity — they also helped attract and retain talent and helped deliver a resilient workforce. However, only 18 percent of CEOs who took the survey said they had invested in upskilling.”
Talent Development Strategy for Today’s Flexible Work
If your current ‘team’ of employees are unprepared, well you’re not alone. Furthermore, many organizations are struggling to hire ‘quality talent’ as only 16 percent of new hires possess the needed skills for both their current role and the future, according to the latest worldwide market study by Gartner.
Major Metro Exodus: Exploring the U.S. Migration
Across the United States, city-to-city migration patterns have been redefined in recent months. Fresh data from LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team shows that smaller metro areas are gaining, some famous big cities are slipping, and hints of de-urbanization can be found across the country.
via LinkedIn
Future of Work: How to Embrace the Change
Digital technology is at the center of today’s economic development debate due to its wide use during the Covid-19 outbreak. While there is no doubt that the pandemic is amplifying the adoption of new technologies, technological advancements were already changing the world over the past two decades, from living standards to the very nature of our work.
via HBR
The COVID-19 Impact on Employee Engagement
The relationship between good leadership and employee engagement has been tested and strained over the past six months as businesses have been forced to adopt remote working practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Employee engagement in the U.S. dropped from an all-time high of 38% in May to 31% in June, the most significant decline since it started tracking engagement in 2000.”
Corporate Board Leadership: 6 Key Recovery Themes
“Risk and oversight have been brought into sharp focus in this increasingly uncertain world, as leaders protect liquidity while considering the implications of difficult decisions and trade-offs on achieving this. Nine out of 10 surveyed think the pandemic will change how organizations balance risk and resilience.”
9 Essentials for Returning to a New Normal
No one knows what a “new normal” will look like six months or even six weeks from now. Whether working virtually or on-site, one thing we know is that a new shape of work will emerge. Quickening the pace towards reinvention, however, requires a concerted effort.
via Mercer
Flipboard
Transmedia Newswire 
You must be logged in to post a comment.