Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts The Future of Frontline Work: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities TASA ID: 22108 In an era where business dynamics shift at breakneck speed, the imperative for adaptability and continual growth extends across all levels of an organization, most critically at the frontline. These employees, often the first point of contact between a company and its customers, play a pivotal role in shaping brand perception and customer loyalty. Their development and retention, therefore, are not just operational concerns but strategic imperatives. To learn more, I spoke with James Micklethwait, VP of the global learning and engagement platform company Kahoot! Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Don’t Treat Remote Meeting Participants as Second-Class Citizens TASA ID: 22108 Imagine a world where your voice carries the same weight, whether you're in a sleek, glass-walled conference room or cozied up in your home office. This isn't a far-off dream; it's the imperative evolution of hybrid meetings. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Employment, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts The Importance of Adapting RTO Strategies to the Needs of Different Demographics TASA ID: 22108 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. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Education, Employment, Human Resources, Hybrid Work/Work From Home, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Solving the Trust Gap in Remote Work TASA ID: 22108 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. Read more
Category: Articles, Engineering, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Working With Experts How to Choose a Pipe Failure Expert Witness TASA ID: What is required to perform a pipe failure analysis? Stress and Deflection Analysis: It is imperative to perform an accurate stress and displacement analysis. This is the job of a mechanical engineer. Often, the stresses and deflections of the pipeline, critical to the analysis, may only be determined accurately by computer analysis. Load History Analysis: An engineering analysis must be performed to assess the loading over the entire life of the pipe. This can only be performed by a mechanical engineer. The load and temperature history are critical to determining the lifespan of the pipe. Read more