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Return to Office (RTO) strategies need to align with the diverse needs of today's workforce.

Recently, I chatted with Megan Pierouchakos of Seramount, a senior director in talent and diversity, equity, and inclusion about how businesses can adapt their RTO strategies to support various demographics while maintaining business efficiency.

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Why is it that despite advances in technology, the trust gap in remote work remains a challenging puzzle for many companies? In a candid conversation with Mike Nash, Founder & CEO of Trelliswork, we delved into this very question. Trelliswork, a Seattle-based company, helps companies run their business operating system, streamlining decision-making, alignment, and accountability in today’s hybrid and remote workplace. This mission is critical in today's business landscape, where in-office presence is no longer a realistic measure of productivity and outcomes.

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Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The post-pandemic era presents a unique challenge as employers grapple with shifting workforce dynamics. The insistence on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues, particularly discrimination claims. This concern is not mere speculation; it's a reality backed by a significant uptick in workforce discrimination charges.

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Raising funding is no easy feat, especially for first-time founders. You need a solid business plan, traction to demonstrate market fit, and the skills to pitch effectively. Yet founders often trip up when it comes to investor relations - the ongoing communication and relationship building after that first check clears.

"We've seen companies make mistakes managing investors that have cost them dearly down the line," said Michael Mohammadi, CEO and co-founder of StormX, an investor relations platform. I sat down with Mohammadi and his co-founder Eduardo Fonnegra to get their tips on avoiding common investor relation pitfalls.

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to transition to remote work overnight. While some have welcomed the flexibility and autonomy of working from home, others have struggled to maintain engagement, collaboration and company culture.

As more organizations adopt hybrid and remote policies for the long-term, it's clear that success requires more than just the latest collaboration tools. Companies must proactively invest in building culture, connection and inclusion among distributed teams.

I recently spoke with Melinda Ramos, SVP of People Partnerships & Experience at Bounteous, about how her company has navigated these challenges. Bounteous is a global digital consultancy with employees distributed across the United States, Canada, Mexico and India.