Author: Christopher Palma

According to Randstad’s latest international report, Workmonitor 2025, work-life balance is deemed more important than pay (83% vs. 82%) for the first time in its 22-year history. To learn more about the importance of work-life balance and why so many are embracing this shift, we’ve examined its many benefits, including

This expert principal strategist is transforming the core of businesses—from culture to people—by introducing efficient and refined organizational change, communications and digital strategies. As a member of The Hush Collaborative, Fendrick lives as a freelance digital nomad and has collaborated with companies worldwide, such as Walmart, Target, Google, L’Oréal and

Layoffs can be destabilizing to company culture. Leaders have to make painful decisions about which staff to let go in order to keep the company competitive (or even afloat) during change. But if cuts are implemented incorrectly, they can cripple trust between management and employees, with staff wondering if they’re

Many people know that traveling can harm the environment and want to make their trips more sustainable. However, well-intentioned travelers often aren’t sure how to go about planning a sustainable trip. Tourism accounts for roughly 8% of carbon emissions worldwide and travelers from high-income countries, like the United States, have

Upskilling has long been viewed as a way for professionals to get a competitive edge at work. In 2025, upskilling offers a new benefit: helping workers combat FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. The World Economic Forum says that FOBO is fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

The workplace can be tricky to navigate, not necessarily because of challenging work or pressing projects but because of the people you collaborate with daily. There is no set rulebook for the best way to resolve a conflict with a co-worker or how to keep an employee motivated. But there

For many people, public speaking is an overwhelmingly daunting task that never feels easy, no matter how often we do it. So, if you have decided to take the plunge and start learning this skill, congratulations! You are already ahead of the majority. Public speaking courses can be a great

Ensuring organizational continuity and preserving leadership legacy hinge on utilizing succession planning best practices. High-profile leadership transitions, such as Kevin Plank’s return to Under Armour, highlight the critical challenges and strategic decisions that companies face in maintaining leadership stability. Especially with the impending wave of baby-boomer retirements, known as the

Travel has the power to transform our lives. It’s one of the best investments we can make into ourselves. It broadens our perspectives and creates unforgettable memories. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure, a road trip with friends or a romantic couples escape, the right words can capture the

By 2030, all of the boomers will be older than 65, according to US 2020 Census Data. By 2035, the number of people ages 85 and older will double, and more than 20% of the world’s population will be over retirement age. By 2034, older adults will outnumber children in