Traditional Retirement Isn’t for Me and Probably You Too

I usually write about the future of work in this column and while I’m doing so again today, I’m making it personal. I am going to be talking, in a sense, about my future and the future of others near my age. This was prompted by an excellent piece published on LinkedIn and Uncommon Wisdom Daily called Why […]

Mobile, Remote, & Fast: The Future of Workplace Communciation

There are several trends that are, and have been, intersecting to create changes in workplace and workforce communication. These trends include: Millennials as the workforce The hatred of email Telecommuting Increased use of mobile devices These four things are changing the face of communication at work. I will explore each below. Millennials As the Workforce […]

Is Your Industry and Company Prepared for a Labor Shortage?

In a Conference Board report, written about in the Wall Street Journal, it is anticipated that U.S. employers are going to be demanding more labor. labor that won’t be present. This anticipated labor shortfall is due to a number of factors. In addition to the fact that more workers are leaving the workforce voluntarily rather […]

The Future of Work Is Contained In Your Smartphone

How many of you have had to travel with a laptop? It is a pain in the neck to do so. You have to make sure you have all the appropriate cords and plugs. Some people will travel with a keyboard and some even travel with an additional monitor. TSA has made taking your computer […]

Employee Knowledge Retention Starts with Google

I was reading an article on artificial intelligence when I came across this interesting paragraph: “…electronic connectivity certainly has had a huge impact on the way that many humans go about their daily lives, and even on the way in which we problem-solve and think about any new question or challenge. Who of us in […]