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4 companies talk CX, changing course, and managing expectations
Despite best intentions, describing the state of the world right now as “the new normal” doesn’t…
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From 3 years to 8 weeks—digital transformation is speeding up
“We used to talk about a burning platform,” said Scott Engler, VP of Advisory for CFO/CHRO…
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The sweet sound(s) of productivity
We’ve all been there. You’re trying to do some deep work and there’s something going on…
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6 companies tackling social justice and inspiring customers
As many as 70 percent of consumers want brands to take a stand on social and…
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How to ask for a mental health day from work—because we all need one
The day is coming when employees will be shocked to learn that their predecessors couldn’t just…
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Design in Health helps solve for a better patient experience, from testing sites to nursing homes
Before COVID-19, Design Institute for Health (DIH) at the University of Texas was already reimagining healthcare…
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More context leads to better chatbots—and better conversation
We’ve all been there. Bounced around to different departments, put on hold, shifted from agent to…
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Why empathy has moved from buzzword to business necessity
It used to be that brands were built on strength. If your product was better or…
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The future of work—new paradigms, locations, and possibilities
The workplace paradigm has been pretty stagnant for about 100 years: 9-to-5 Monday through Friday; come…
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Work-from-home productivity tips for the long haul
When the pandemic forced Kenny Trinh’s company to lay off employees, he found himself managing multiple…
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We're more connected than we realize; it's time to rethink how we do business
If there is one thing COVID-19 has taught us, it’s how interconnected we are. When suddenly…
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Stop for a CX moment—3 companies taking a human approach
For some of us, sheltering-in-place may not have a clear end in sight. For all of…
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Startup Central — Tips for leading with compassion with Bunch.ai and monday.com
How managers can lead with compassion during difficult times.
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Reimagining the future of retail
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality have been creeping into retail for years, but COVID-19 has thrown…
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The reality of uncertainty: Tim Crawford on how CIOs are thinking about the 'next normal'
A few months in to what remains a very strange way of living, we know a…
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The bright future of generalists in the workplace
How people think, in terms of how we use our brains, has changed a lot in…
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What's my job again? On returning from parental leave
The first time I left on parental leave, my company had just been acquired. As a…
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