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2023

Employee Development

Thriving in Tomorrow's Workplace: Mastering the Essential Skills for Future Success

The future of work is continuously evolving as technology, globalization, and socio-economic factors reshape the landscape. To adapt to these changes and stay competitive in the job market, it's essential to identify…

May 4, 2023 · 2 min read
Future Of Work

Forecasting Workforce Needs in Emerging Industries: Future Skills and Competencies

The rapid evolution of technology and globalization is driving the emergence of new industries, transforming the job market and the skills required for success. Forecasting workforce needs in these emerging industries…

May 4, 2023 · 3 min read
Upskilling

Strategies for Developing Transferable Skills: Future-Proof Your Career with Versatile Competencies

As the world of work continues to evolve, the importance of developing transferable skills cannot be overstated. These skills, also known as soft skills or portable skills, are versatile competencies that can be applied…

May 4, 2023 · 2 min read
Jobs of Future

The Role of K-12 Education in Preparing Students for the Workforce: Paving the Way for Future Success

In an ever-changing global economy, preparing students for the workforce has become an increasingly important aspect of K-12 education. Ensuring that students have the skills and knowledge to succeed in the job market…

May 4, 2023 · 3 min read
Employee Development

No Worker Left Behind Is Celebrating International Workers' Day

On this Labor Day, let's remember to support all workers and make sure no one gets left behind. "No Worker Left Behind" is a movement that urges companies and governments to prioritize the needs of workers in a…

May 1, 2023 · 1 min read
Employee Development

Bridging the Talent Divide: How Volunteering Fosters Learning and Growth

The power of volunteering extends beyond merely helping those in need. It also plays a significant role in closing the talent and learning gap that exists within society. By offering opportunities for skill development…

April 26, 2023 · 2 min read
Employee Development

Financial Literacy: A Game-Changer for Society and Business Success

The impact of financial literacy on society and its connection to the success of businesses is a critical topic that warrants exploration. Financial literacy is essential not only for individuals and families but also…

April 25, 2023 · 2 min read
Employee Development

National Financial Literacy Month

April 25, 2023 · 1 min read
Employee Development

The Importance of Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Today's Professionals

Introduction April is Stress Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to examine how stress impacts our daily lives, especially in the workplace. While stress is a natural part of life, chronic stress can have serious…

April 13, 2023 · 2 min read
Ageing Workforce

Celebrate Ageless Talent Reimagining the Workforce for National Older Worker Employment Week

Celebrate Ageless Talent Reimagining the Workforce for National Older Worker Employment Week National Older Worker Employment Week offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of seasoned…

March 17, 2023 · 3 min read
Corporate Culture

Celebrate and Support: A Guide to National Companies That Care Day

Celebrate and Support: A Guide to National Companies That Care Day National Companies That Care Day is a day to recognize and support organizations that prioritize social responsibility and make a positive impact on…

March 16, 2023 · 2 min read
Leadership

How women can Break the Glass Ceiling: The Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This month provides an opportunity to recognize the resilience, strength, and ingenuity of women who…

March 6, 2023 · 3 min read
Employee Development

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a day dedicated to promoting gender equality in the field of science and technology. It is celebrated annually on February 11th and serves as a reminder of the…

February 10, 2023 · 2 min read
Employee Development

We Stand with Türkiye & Syria

Dear friends, Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time. If you have been affected and need assistance,…

February 7, 2023 · 2 min read
Leadership

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth at #NWLB

Diversity and inclusion are key components of effective leadership, and Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and achievements of black individuals throughout history. As a leader,…

January 31, 2023 · 1 min read
Leadership

What can organizations learn about building a culture and community of excellence from the equatorial forest?

Today is Global Community Engagement Day. At our organization, No Worker Left Behind, we often discuss the importance of community and how to build a healthy work community. Last week, I shared my recent visit to Puerto…

January 28, 2023 · 4 min read
Leadership

What can the No Worker Left Behind movement learn from Martin Luther King?

While embarking on my passion project #NoWorkerLeftBehind to help create a global think-tank and a progressive community organization that is driving equitable economic growth and workforce development, we were inspired…

January 16, 2023 · 2 min read

2022

Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: Scaling the why

https://youtu.be/zMzsKUmgmgg It\'s an essential practice to free oneself from all kinds of conditioning in order to find out the deepest reason for doing what we do. In this video, Frankie Russo, author of \"Breaking…

July 12, 2022 · 1 min read
Future Of Work

Flexible Work For All

The need for freedom is ingrained in our DNA. During the Covid pandemic it’s mostly the knowledge workers and the white collar jobs that profited from work from home/remote model. The rest of the workers who don’t fit…

July 7, 2022 · 2 min read
Empathy at work

Empathy, an Urgent Need of The Times

Empathy is no more a dispensable soft skill languishing down in the priorities of an organization. The need for empathy has never been greater than the current times where employees are struggling with psychological,…

June 28, 2022 · 2 min read
Empathy at work

Gravity Payments – A Case Study in Employee Retention and Employee Well-Being

Attracting and retaining skilled employees continues to be a massive challenge for companies. They’re trying to make the employee experience better by monitory incentives, provide better work life balance, increasing…

June 28, 2022 · 3 min read
Career development

Innovation and Intimacy

What does the great innovations our times teach us? Whether it is the printing press, electricity, the computer or the internet; they all have solved a great human problem. The “human” is at the centre of innovation.…

June 28, 2022 · 2 min read
Leadership

Interesting and Inspirational Business Stories

Nicholas Berggruen He is one those people who was born in wealth, son of an art collector, who started out with a trust fund of $250,000 and whose net worth is running in billions now. He is famously known as the…

June 28, 2022 · 3 min read
Empathy at work

The Covid pandemic has turned the world of work upside down

The Covid pandemic has turned the world of work upside down. While some companies are coming to grips with this new reality, some others are struggling to survive. The key to survive in these difficult times is…

June 28, 2022 · 3 min read
Future Of Work

The Four day work week

To some employees and companies it may seem ridiculous to have a four-day work week but to those who analyse work trends from a century ago will understand that this was bound to happen. In 1890, when industrialization…

June 28, 2022 · 1 min read
Future Of Work

WorkPod: Building an AI First Company and Culture

https://youtu.be/upmvSOyzHek Discussing AI-First Company and AI First mentality with Ash Fontana. He sheds light on how organizations could embrace analytics, data, and AI to retain a competitive edge. Bio: Ash Fontana…

June 27, 2022 · 2 min read
Career development

WorkPod: Tricks to achieve game changing career growth

https://youtu.be/ia17leYh6bs In this show Michael discussed some tips, tricks and techniques to build a strong career. He shared some platforms that professionals could use to gain growth faster. He also shared the…

June 27, 2022 · 2 min read
Upskilling

WorkPod: Building #FutureOfWork with Radical Talent Transformation

https://youtu.be/6zGsiCMJfSU In this session, Gabriel Dalporto, chief executive officer at Udacity, discusses some of the key issues concerning retraining and reskilling the workforce. He also shares best practices and…

June 27, 2022 · 2 min read
Empathy at work

WorkPod: Stories of DEI

https://youtu.be/YGVJtRP4Xb4 In this session, Nassim Abdi, Ph.D., is the CEO and Co-founder of StoryBolt, talks about her experience in promoting DEI in workplaces through the novel method of storytelling. Her extensive…

June 27, 2022 · 3 min read
Future Of Work

Claire Haider on Trends Shaping the #FutureOfWork

https://youtu.be/Dszg5y0RrBI In this session, Claire Haidar, CEO and founder of WNDYR and Pattyrn, makes us think about work, HR, technology and the future of work more authenticity. More importantly, she analyses the…

June 27, 2022 · 3 min read
Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: How technology could win HR

https://youtu.be/E0x0eCVUGIY To an HR, every employee is more than a composition body, mind and emotion - they\'re data. If HR can use technology in the way they contact employees, store files and analyze employee…

June 14, 2022 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: Rapidfire with Claire Haidar

https://youtu.be/NJmAkM118Oc In this video, Claire Haidar, CEO and founder of WNDYR and Pattyrn, indulges in a quick session of questions and answers on random topics revolving around work. To watch the full podcast of…

June 7, 2022 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: Discussing HR and technology

https://youtu.be/sYG9_1a6J5Y Over time HR has been limited to back office administrative function without much of strategic value to a company. With the onset of Pandemic, organizations are rapidly turning towards HR…

May 31, 2022 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: Rapidfire with Gabrial Dalporto

https://youtu.be/Kch9o5Lwd7Y In this video, Gabrial Dalporto, chief executive officer at Udacity, indulges us on a quick question and answer session on random topics around work. To watch the full podcast of Gabrial…

May 27, 2022 · 1 min read
Job Search

Workpod Minisode: Rapid Fire with Nassim Abdi

https://youtu.be/W0k4zNXJbG0 In this video, Nassim Abdi, CEO and Co-founder of StoryBolt, indulges us on a quick question and answer session on random topics around work. To watch the full podcast of Nassim Abdi follow…

May 2, 2022 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Leading #FutureOfWork at @NASA

https://youtu.be/DxZRMB72VME Being a leader of a large organization can be tricky because you have more issues to deal with, more announcements to make, more decisions to keep track of and often more people to manage.…

January 6, 2022 · 1 min read

2021

Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Achieving Human Experience

https://youtu.be/JlXK7dfx-ms It is a given that data with large input and the right interpretation can lead to understanding human behavior. But can we ensure the future of technology also ensures a future for better…

December 31, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Wellbeing, mindfullness, and #FutureOfWork

https://youtu.be/yUBv61uuzVU It\'s a strange time to be a leader because like everyone else leaders are also walking in unknown territory but they\'re tasked with the responsibility to lead. In this video, Jane Dutta, a…

December 30, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Building Human Experience

https://youtu.be/oPqvK6nk06A Technologist are often looked at as problem solvers for technical issues but they\'re role is now becoming vaster and entering the world of understanding the myriad structures that make up a…

December 24, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Next at @NASA and #FutureOfWork

https://youtu.be/PUttS3NhNkk If a disruptive event such as the pandemic had hit us even a decade ago, businesses would\'ve been in deep waters. The fact that we already had a workforce that was adequately skilled…

December 23, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Diversity and Human Experience

https://youtu.be/1UFKyiysvDg Globalization and technology has brought the world closer and diversified today\'s workforce. Creating a better human experience in a culturally diverse workforce can prove to a daunting…

December 17, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Wellness, and growth during pandemic

https://youtu.be/WExzlbsVNY0 Integrating employee well-being into the design of work has never been more stressed upon than the times we\'re living in now. In these stressful times how do we make sure that there\'s no…

December 16, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Rapid Fire and More with Susan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4mTqEO1ZtA Susan Schmitt Winchester, author of Healing at Work, indulges us on a rapidfire question and answer session on various work related topics. To watch the full podcast of Susan…

December 14, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Organizing with Human Experience

https://youtu.be/kp-WvnY7V9w Companies are attempting to leverage technology to give a better experience to their customers but often neglect to use the same for making a better employee experience. In this video,…

December 10, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: RapidFire with Jane @ NASA and more..

https://youtu.be/sxP8bOW0Y24 Jane Dutta, chief human capital officer at NASA, participates in a fun question and answer session answering randomly picked questions on work, worker, workplace and future of work. To watch…

December 9, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod

WorkPod: Building Equitable Workforce With Intentioning

https://youtu.be/LRkEVIokXf0 In this session, Gloria Feldt, Co-founder and president of Take The Lead, talks about her experience in managing and promoting a diverse workplace. She also talks about her best selling…

December 9, 2021 · 3 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Using work to heal and grow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnaTaVQlWas With the new wfh/freelance/gig reality of work, how do we reinvent the conventional methods of learning and growing in the workplace? In this video, Susan Schmitt Winchester,…

December 7, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Data driven challenges of fortuner 1000

https://youtu.be/tCffVDyjb_s It\'s hard in today\'s times to think of an organization that can function well without managing it\'s data. Large organizations specially are involved with large amounts data generated…

December 6, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Rapid Fire and More with Amelia Dunlop

https://youtu.be/cyDre542onI In this video, Amelia Dunlop, author of Elevating the Human Experience, participates in a fun question and answer session answering randomly picked questions on work, worker, workplace and…

November 19, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

Workpod Minisode: #WorkTrends and #FutureOfWork

https://youtu.be/pYiZ6qknQ8g Every company big or small is right now going through unprecedented changes and challenges. While some of the changes may be temporary, some others may be here to stay for a long time to…

November 18, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Getting data driven leadership right

https://youtu.be/Qmnc9BBDCZ8 Even though the word \"data driven\" has been around for a while, companies are still grappling with the idea of how they can it done right. In this video, Randy Bean, author of Fail Fast,…

November 15, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: State of Human Experience

https://youtu.be/w3_SMXgNMt0 Humans are becoming the center of data in most organizations today. What it means is we are having more and more nuanced solutions to issues today. In this video, Amelia Dunlop, author of…

November 12, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Data as a tool to communicate better

https://youtu.be/TBUj1Nknbwg Data plays an important role in convincing collegues, clients and executives of your idea, hence it helps in making right decisions. But often those who talk data can\'t communicate business…

November 8, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: What success means for a large organization

https://youtu.be/8vrE7t2sMys To watch the full podcast with Frank Calderoni check us on: https://work2.org/workpod-frank-calderoni-on-upstanding-company-character-to-succeed/ STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to see more videos…

November 5, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Rapid fire with Frank Calderoni, CEO Anaplan

https://youtu.be/EL2BaalK46M To watch the full podcast with Frank Calderoni check us on: https://work2.org/workpod-frank-calderoni-on-upstanding-company-character-to-succeed/ STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to see more videos…

November 5, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Getting the organizational maturity right

https://youtu.be/dTaaOsDF8Ac Even though the word \"data driven\" has been around for a while, companies are still grappling with the idea of how they can it done right. In this video, Randy Bean, author of Fail Fast,…

November 1, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Measuring the success of an organization

https://youtu.be/k4vKQ5ul_KY To watch the full podcast with Frank Calderoni check us on: https://work2.org/workpod-frank-calderoni-on-upstanding-company-character-to-succeed/ STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to see more videos…

October 29, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Rapid Fire with Randy Bean

https://youtu.be/IM16LOrld1E In this video, Randy Bean, author of Fail Fast, Learn Faster, indulges in a game of rapid question and answers in regard to everything exciting and trending about today\'s work scene. To…

October 25, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: Leading through uncertain times

https://youtu.be/ikVZmMOltgw To watch the full podcast with Frank Calderoni check us on: https://work2.org/workpod-frank-calderoni-on-upstanding-company-character-to-succeed/ STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to see more videos…

October 22, 2021 · 1 min read
Workpod Minisode

WorkPod Minisode: What Do You Mean by “Make It, Don’t Fake It”?

https://youtu.be/GJACUV6fSPs How often we have witnessed an entrepreneur who exaggerates the value of technology to get funding or a salesperson overpricing a product. The business world is full of half-truths and…

October 18, 2021 · 1 min read