Phil Kirschner

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Phil Kirschner

A silent revolution is taking place in today’s rapidly evolving work landscape. According to new research from Remote, 91% of companies have maintained or increased their use of freelancers over the past three years. This isn’t just a passing trend—it’s the future of work materializing before our eyes, with 52% of businesses explicitly increasing their freelance utilization and nearly half turning to contract workers to fill roles they can't staff permanently.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Phil Kirschner

Effective management practices are more powerful than where we work, especially for attracting and retaining top talent. McKinsey’s latest research underscores this shift, emphasizing the power of clear working norms and leadership behavior over presence policies. At the same time, the Edelman Trust Barometer reports an "unprecedented global decline for employer trust.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Phil Kirschner

Companies worldwide are doubling down on “return to office” mandates, requiring employees to commute at least four days a week. The resulting tension makes great headlines, but does it make great business? New research from McKinsey & Company suggests otherwise. Employee satisfaction across the spectrum of work arrangements—remote, hybrid, or in-person—remains consistent. The real problem? Work experience is lagging.

Jan 17, 2025 | forbes.com.br | Phil Kirschner

O crescimento explosivo da inteligência artificial no ambiente de trabalho está transformando indústrias e gerando uma mistura de medo e entusiasmo entre profissionais e candidatos a emprego. Notícias sobre automação em larga escala e consequentes demissões geram preocupação em diferentes setores. Nesta semana, foi relatado que bancos globais podem cortar até 200 mil empregos nos próximos anos, e a Meta está, mirando em profissionais com baixo desempenho.

Jan 15, 2025 | forbes.com | Phil Kirschner

The explosive growth of AI in the workplace is reshaping entire industries, creating a mix of fear and excitement among employees and job seekers. Headlines about large-scale automation and layoffs make it easy to feel alarmed; this week, it was reported that global banks might lose as many as 200,000 jobs in the next few years, and Meta is cutting 5% of staff, targeting low-performers.