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Research shows the most creative companies achieve better financial results than their peers. As a creative leader, you can deliver more value by building the right kind of creative ecosystem.

Be ready for what comes next. The world of work has changed, possibly forever. But if companies are able to transition to cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, they can build for what comes next.

When COVID disrupted in-person work for many businesses, IT departments had to respond quickly to accommodate a massive expansion in remote work. Whether they already had technology in place or were scrambling to fill the gaps, technologies leaders had to adapt to fast-changing conditions. To find out what worked and how they’re moving forward, we surveyed 240 IT decision- makers across industries and in multiple countries.

It’s clear that employees and business owners have been forced to become comfortable with change. Businesses across multiple industries, including professional services and retail, have learned to adapt to new environments, shifting from in-office to remote. Now, almost a third of businesses have already returned to the office. As the landscape continues to change, business owners are being forced to manage a more complex hybrid work model.

The workplace has transitioned into a new world of communications. With more and more organizations shifting to remote and hybrid work models, the tools that once served us well are coming up short.

How could we have prepared for 2020? It was the question on the minds of many throughout the early months of the pandemic that affected every aspect of daily life. But now, we know the answer: Preparation was impossible. How individuals, leaders, and companies respond to the unprecedented is the true indication of success.

For new managers who are building or inheriting teams in today’s turbo-charged, digitally-enabled business environment, things are far more complicated than they were thirty years ago. They are also far more interesting, far more productive, and far more creative. But that doesn’t make managing a modern global team easy. Far from it. Yet with the challenges come extraordinary joys.

A diverse, distributed team adds efficiency, improves the overall chances of success for a business, and most importantly, adds another measure of resilience. And in times of crisis and uncertainty, it’s resilience that helps businesses come out stronger on the other side.

Are You Adding International team members? If a global hire is on the horizon, now is the time to study up on what you need to know. From creating a compliant employment contract, to providing competitive benefits, to managing cross-culturally, this is the guidebook to help you get started.

Employee recognition is likely the single most underutilized management and culture-building tool out there. According to a new workplace study from Workhuman® and Gallup, 81% of managers and leaders say recognition is not a major strategic priority at their organization. And yet, employee recognition has the potential to help drive connection, boost engagement, and foster belonging – all critical areas when it comes to retaining talent. Keep reading to find out how recognition that meets the mark can positively impact your organization’s bottom line.