Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Education, Employment, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Successful Remote Work Requires Investment into Culture TASA ID: 22108 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. Read more
Category: Articles, Appraisals / Valuations, Insurance, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Working With Experts Trustee Duties When Overseeing Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts TASA ID: 22346 It is well settled that all trustees must act prudently in fulfilling their duties. However, not all trustees possess the same skills to administer a trust properly for the benefit of those beneficiaries. This is especially true regarding trustees of life insurance trusts. Read more
Category: Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Intellectual Property, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts The Disruption of Generative AI in Expert-Driven Media Platforms TASA ID: 22108 The rise of Generative AI is reshaping the media landscape, as emblematized in the lawsuit by The New York Times against Open AI. Yet such opposition isn’t the only way to handle the threat of Generative AI in the media, as revealed in my conversation with Jill Koziol, Co-Founder of Motherly. Motherly, a digital platform empowering tens of millions of women monthly, grapples with the challenges and opportunities AI presents. The platform's dual engagement with AI—as a tool for innovation and a threat to content integrity—is emblematic of the broader challenges facing the media industry today. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Financial/Economic, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts The RTO Ultimatum Shaking Wall Street TASA ID: 22108 In an era when flexibility and autonomy are the new black, financial services leaders are ready to break the chains of traditional office norms. The results of a recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey make it clear: the future of the financial services sector is hanging in the balance, and leaders are prepared to walk out the door rather than surrender their hybrid work privileges. The concept of work has undergone a radical transformation in the last few years. Gone are the days when the office was the only place for serious business. Flexibility and remote work have moved from being perks to being prerequisites for leaders in the financial services sector. But this shift isn't just about convenience. It's about fostering engagement, bolstering retention, and driving key outcomes, as the report reveals. Read more
Category: Articles, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Navigating the Technology Transformation Through Brain Training TASA ID: 22108 In an era where technology is reshaping our world, staying ahead requires more than just technological prowess. It demands a focus on enhancing uniquely human skills. I recently sat down with Paola Telfer, founder and CEO of Sens.ai, a brain training technology platform, to discuss how her company's technology, and others like it, can serve as tools to help individuals and organizations adapt. Read more