What is different about WFH amid Covid19? Working from home (WFH) has become the new norm for many employees across the globe during the global pandemic. One of the main benefits often associated with WFH is increased productivity. People in pursuit of a better work-life balance are generally more productive when given the option to work from…

What is Clubhouse? The new kid on the social media block is Clubhouse: an interactive social networking app which allows you to listen in on conversations centered around topics of interest and actualities. Clubhouse’s drop-in audio concept also makes it possible to participate in random discussions, which adds a layer of interactivity with…

I want to talk to you today about the power of connection and why being socially connected is so important during this pandemic. I want to share with you some of my thoughts on how the global pandemic is creating more distance and less connection and why this is damaging…

Enterprise productivity apps will play an increasingly important role in remote workforce management in the years to come. During the recent pandemic, working from home (WFH) has become a global phenomenon that has motivated both employers and employees to consider remote work as a new norm. Some companies like Twitter…

Written by Ali Fenwick & Marvin Kunz In today’s rapidly changing world, it seems that not one company can escape the need to innovate. Globalization, changing consumer trends, and new enabling technologies are disrupting business as we know it. What was once won by the biggest, the strongest, and the…

7 unique challenges when facilitating WFH setups in Japan — Written by Ali Fenwick & Christian Wolfer Introduction Images of hotel concierge robots, high-tech toilets, and frantic neon lights give the feeling that Japan is a hyper modern society. In many ways it is, but Japan is also known for its strong rooting in traditions. Japan is a country that…

In recent days, we have seen reports on TV and social media of people getting together in parks, beaches, and other (recreational) places despite clear guidelines given by public agencies to self-isolate to prevent the spread of Covid-19. It seems many people are ignoring these protocols, which is the reason…

By Dr. Ali Fenwick Professor, Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Author, HBR Contributor A few weeks ago, I ordered an Uber to take me to London City Airport. On the way, we got stuck in some heavy traffic, and I happened to strike up an amazing conversation with my driver. When the driver dropped me off…

By Dr. Ali Fenwick Professor, Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Author, HBR Contributor In today’s fast-moving and highly competitive business environment, organizations are looking for new ways to implement and utilize resources strategically to increase organizational value and to achieve a firm-level competitive advantage. However, due to the changing nature of work…