Why Wellbeing Is Key to Retention of Hybrid and Remote Workers: Interview with Cesar Carvalho, CEO at Gympass (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | January 10, 2023 |
Cesar Carvalho

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Cesar Carvalho, CEO at Gympass, about why wellbeing is key to retention of hybrid and remote workers.

FTX Fiasco Caused by SBF’s Double-or-Nothing Philosophy

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | January 3, 2023 |
SBF

For investors, the collapse of FTX is a reminder to be wary of founders like SBF with an excessive risk appetite. For entrepreneurs, it is a lesson to implement oversight and risk management plans to avoid the fate of SBF and FTX.

IT, Facilities, and HR Need to Play Well Together to Support Hybrid & Remote Workers: Interview with Simon Dudley of Logitech (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | December 27, 2022 |
Simon Dudley

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Simon Dudley, Head of Analyst Relations at Logitech, about the importance of IT, Facilities, and HR playing well together to support hybrid and remote workers.

The Danger of Bias in the Procurement Process (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | December 20, 2022 |
The Danger of Bias in the Procurement Process (Video & Podcast)

Any procurement process that is not protected from bias risks a bid protest. To protect the procurement process, officials need to learn about and address common cognitive biases in procurement decision-making. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the danger of bias in the procurement process.

BlackRock CEO Is Wrong: Remote Work Reduces Inflation (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | December 13, 2022 |
BlackRock CEO Is Wrong: Remote Work Reduces Inflation (Video & Podcast)

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is wrong about remote work and inflation. Remote work reduces inflation, because remote work productivity is higher, while other costs in remote work are lower. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how remote work reduces inflation.

Safety Campaigns Lead to Dangerous Outcomes (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | December 6, 2022 |
Safety Campaigns Lead

Armchair psychology often undermines safety campaigns and other marketing messages, due to psychological phenomena such as the boomerang effect. Overcoming these problems requires using best practices from behavioral science. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how safety campaigns can lead to dangerous outcomes.

Business Leaders Need to Promote the New Booster Shots

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | November 29, 2022 |

As the efficacy of older vaccines gradually fades, leaders should promote the newly-updated booster shots. This will aid companies in reducing sick days, minimizing PR fiascos, and facilitating stakeholder capitalism.

JPMorgan CEO Got Remote Workforce Diversity Exactly Wrong (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | November 22, 2022 |
Remote Workforce Diversity

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is wrong: remote work helps workforce diversity, while a forced return to office hurts it. Adopting best practices for workforce diversity in remote work will help firms exceed diversity targets and financial performance, as it helped Meta. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how the CEO of JPMorgan got remote workforce diversity exactly wrong.

How to Establish a Bias-Free Procurement Process

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | November 15, 2022 |
Procurement Process

Any procurement process not protected from bias risks a bid protest. To protect the procurement process, officials need to learn about and address cognitive biases in procurement decision-making.

Using the Metaverse for Managing Remote & Hybrid Teams: Interview with Erin McDannald, CEO at Lighting Environments (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | November 8, 2022 |

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Erin McDannald, CEO at Lighting Environments, about using the metaverse for managing remote and hybrid teams.

BlackRock CEO Is Wrong: Remote Work Productivity Reduces Inflation

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | November 1, 2022 |
Remote Work Productivity

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is wrong about remote work and inflation. Remote work productivity is higher and thus reduces inflation, and other costs in remote work are lower, which also decreases inflation

You Need to Make Remote and Hybrid Team-Building Fun: Interview with Nate Martin, CEO at Puzzle Break (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | October 25, 2022 |
Nate Martin

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Nate Martin, CEO at Puzzle Break, about the future of work.

Will a Recession Increase Remote Work? (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | October 18, 2022 |
Increase Remote Work

If there is a recession, having most employees working remotely will benefit the bottom line at many companies. Leaders who don’t grasp this reality will fade into irrelevance as economic conditions worsen. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses whether a recession will increase remote work.

The Truth About Work From Home Productivity (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | October 11, 2022 |
About Work From Home Productivity

Work from home productivity is higher than in the office, especially on individual tasks. Since most employees prefer hybrid or remote work, a policy of flexibility helps companies maximize both retention and productivity. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the truth about work from home productivity.

JPMorgan CEO Got Remote Workforce Diversity Exactly Wrong

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | October 4, 2022 |
Workforce Diversity

Jamie Dimon is wrong: remote work helps workforce diversity, while a forced return to office hurts it. Adopting best practices for workforce diversity in remote work will help firms exceed diversity targets and financial performance, as it helped Meta.

Will a Recession Increase Remote Work?

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | September 27, 2022 |
Remote Work

If there is a recession, having most employees working remotely will benefit the bottom line at many companies. Leaders who don’t grasp this reality will fade into irrelevance as economic conditions worsen

Elon Musk’s Forced Return to Office Policy Will Harm Tesla (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | September 20, 2022 |
Forced Return to Office

Musk’s authoritarian stance on hybrid and remote work undermines Tesla’s future as employees want autonomy and flexibility. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how Elon Musk’s forced return to office policy will harm Tesla.

Safety Campaigns Lead to Dangerous Outcomes

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | September 13, 2022 |
Safety Campaigns

Armchair psychology often undermines safety campaigns and other marketing messages, due to psychological phenomena such as the boomerang effect. Overcoming these problems requires using best practices from behavioral science.

The Truth About Work From Home Productivity

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | September 6, 2022 |

Work from home productivity is higher than in the office, especially on individual tasks. Since most employees prefer hybrid or remote work, a policy of flexibility helps companies maximize both retention and productivity.

Remote and Hybrid Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | August 30, 2022 |
Remote and Hybrid Diversity

In order to achieve the promise of remote and hybrid diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaders need to address microaggressions in communication and the lack of sponsorship for minorities through training and mentoring programs. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in hybrid and remote teams.

Employees Wanting Work to Be Fully Remote Will Win This Fall (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | August 23, 2022 |
Be Fully Remote

Despite traditionalist executives pushing for a return to the office, fully remote work will win this fall as the threat of new contagious COVID variants looms large. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why employees who want work to be fully remote will win this fall.

Elon Musk’s Forced Return to Office Policy Will Harm Tesla

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | August 16, 2022 |
Return to Office

Musk’s authoritarian stance on hybrid and remote work undermines Tesla’s future as employees want autonomy and flexibility. Companies embracing new work models will succeed, while traditionalists will be left floundering.

Google’s Myth of Losing Social Capital in Hybrid Work (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | August 9, 2022 |
Google's Myth

Companies can effectively retain social capital in the hybrid and remote work environment by applying hybrid work best practices, such as the virtual watercooler and virtual coworking. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes Google’s myth of losing social capital in hybrid work.

Remote and Hybrid Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | August 2, 2022 |
Hybrid Diversity

To achieve the promise of remote and hybrid diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaders need to address microaggressions in communication and the lack of sponsorship for minorities through training and mentoring programs.

Mentoring for Effective Integration of Junior Employees (Video & Podcast)

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | July 26, 2022 |
Mentoring for Effective

Remote mentoring is a best practice that offers a solution to one of the biggest challenges for hybrid and remote work: on-the-job training and integration of recently-hired staff. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes mentoring for effective integration of junior employees in hybrid and remote teams.

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