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March 25, 2025

Three Lessons From Five Years Of Flexible Work 
With high-profile return-to-office pushes in both the private sector and federal government, some leaders critical of hybrid and remote work are again pushing the narrative that flexibility creates...
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Protecting Diverse STEM Education In Indy Schools
The Indianapolis tech community has honored two educators who encourage students of all backgrounds to embrace their nerdy sides. Gender and race disparity in pursuing STEM (science ...
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The Power Of Mentorship
People really value mentorship. That’s a key lesson from our conversations with Chartered Managers over recent months. In February, we met Louisa Dallinger CMgr FCMI, business development ...
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The 5-Star Rating System Is Terrible For Gig Workers
As consumers, we are accustomed to rating almost all the products and services we pay for. From toilet paper and tacos, to vacation rentals and online courses, a star rating is the status quo for ...
How To Make Remote Work Succeed Amid Return To Office Mandates
IThe remote work revolution appears to have run its course. Lately, there has been a push from business leaders for a return to the office, forcing many workers to start commuting back to their work …
Il est souvent tentant de trouver une solution sans trop prendre la peine de bien comprendre ce qu'on tente de résoudre. Au fil des années, nous avons acquis la conviction que la connaissance profonde des besoins est primordiale et préalable à la conception de solution. Nos méthodes de travail ont été organisées en conséquence, afin de maximiser la satisfaction de nos clients... Plutôt que celle de nos égos!
Auto Dealers, UAW Local Leaders Brace For Layoffs Amid Tariff War
Ford dealer Jim Seavitt has an uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach these days that's reminiscent of how he felt about 17 years ago. "We’re down 50% in leads. Everything’s off 40% to 50%. People just ...
Hybrid Work: Navigating Security Challenges In The Modern Enterprise
Hybrid work has emerged as a dominant organizational model, with a significant portion of the global workforce embracing this flexible approach. While it offers numerous benefits, it ...
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What Jobs Are Most At Risk From AI?
Anything you can do, AI can do better - or so we’re finding out - but some jobs are perhaps more at risk than others as the tech revolution gathers momentum. We’ve already found out that a ...
Beware These 2 Social Security Pitfalls If You’re Working In Retirement
A lot of people retire and decide that they're done working for good. However, you may have different reasons for wanting to return to a job as a retiree. For one thing, money might be tight. If you ...
Michigan Invests $1.9 Million To Boost Career Training Through Apprenticeship Programs
Programs supporting career training are getting $1.9 million in grant funding. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
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