A little while ago, hiring a data scientist was the most innovative, hip thing your company could do. They were heralded as unicorns - seemingly impossible to hire, with six-figure salaries as a result. But change is afoot and although data scientists are still much in demand, social scientists will…
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What makes an online collaborative platform good to use?
In our current era of high-speed internet, the idea of chatting and collaborating with different professionals across the globe is often seen as nothing more than normal, everyday business. But of course, as you may already know, the heart of every joint online project will always be a collaborative platform.…
How companies are using blockchain now
If I said that one day, your company might not have any leadership, no board or C-suite, no single person at the helm, what would you say? You might immediately assume it’ll go out of business. After all, strong leadership is essential to success. But having no management is…
How technology is disrupting freelance work
In October, online freelancing platform Upwork released it’s 'Freelancing in America 2018' report. This marks the platform’s fifth annual report looking at the state of freelancing in the United States and how freelancers fit into the overall labor market. According to the report, there are currently 57.3…
Building a digital transformation toolbox through the cloud
The term digital transformation recently entered the everyday lexicon of business and beyond. But what does a digital transformation look like? Bain & Company defines digital transformation as integrating technologies into an organization’s strategy and operations. Such a transformation is not a one time initiative, but rather a continual…
How technology reduces your ability to focus
Focus and concentration on your everyday tasks are affected by many factors that are mainly derived from the environment, as well as your own biological makeup. There are a few peculiar elements of modern technology that affect our job more than we might think. These device-induced issues can negatively impact…