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Deconstructing Jobs: How Innovative Companies Are Reimagining Work

Boundaries created by traditional jobs are holding businesses back, says Ravin Jesuthasan, author of Work Without Jobs. His case study of Providence Health & Services shows how a new work paradigm can solve talent issues and spur growth.

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Kristen Senz

Kristen is Toptal’s Senior Writer for the Future of Work. An experienced journalist and content strategist, her reporting on cutting-edge research and emerging business trends has been published by Forbes, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge, and the World Economic Forum.

The New Risk Management Playbook: Black Swans and the Rise of Scenario Analysis

Want a risk management strategy that fosters resilience and reveals new opportunities? Shift your focus from predicting events to preparing for impacts.

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Michael J. McDonald

Michael is an award-winning journalist who has worked at Bloomberg News and Thomson Financial. He is a Senior Writer for Toptal’s Management Consulting Blog.

Craft an Outstanding UX Portfolio With These Recruiter Tips

Many UX portfolios are poorly formatted and lack crucial information. Leverage these portfolio design tips from a UX recruiter to stand out and get hired.

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Ignasi Boza

Ignasi is a product designer and UX recruiter who has spent more than a decade working with tech companies, design consultancies, and outsourcing services. He specializes in developing research frameworks, creating wireframes, producing vibrant digital products, and building customer experience teams by recruiting talent from around the world.

Toxic Communication in Virtual Workspaces: A Looming Liability for Remote and Hybrid Companies

The tendency to “speak” more harshly from a keyboard than you would face to face—called online disinhibition—doesn’t just happen on Twitter. When it creeps into office conversations, it can create a toxic work environment that damages your brand and bottom line.

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Jeffrey Gangemi

Jeffrey is a digital growth strategist with Accenture Interactive and an alum of Telus International. He has an MBA from Cornell University with an emphasis in leadership and innovation.

What’s Below the Surface: A Look at UX in the Beauty Industry

Innovations in tech and shifts in consumer behavior are changing the cosmetics and skin care business. Here’s how designers in beauty UI and UX are adapting to the new trends.

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Abigail Beshkin

Abigail is a veteran of Pratt Institute and Columbia Business School, where she oversaw the design and production team for Columbia Business magazine. Her work has appeared in the New York Times and been heard on NPR.

Streamline Jira Workflows With These Best Practices

Jira’s flexibility can make managing projects complicated if your setup isn’t optimized for success. Use these Jira workflow best practices to strengthen the efficiency and clarity of your projects.

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Kelly Provost

Kelly Provost is a business analyst and project manager with more than 20 years of experience leading Agile teams. Her former clients include JPMorgan Chase and IBM, as well as startups and organizations such as BMW Financial Services and the Ohio Department of Commerce.

The Key Automation Opportunity Healthcare Leaders Must Focus on Next

Insurance verification and prior authorizations eat up precious hours that skilled staff could be spending with patients. AI in healthcare can help.

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Peter Matuszak

Peter Matuszak is Toptal’s Senior Writer for Business. A former investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune and policy advisor to multiple governmental agencies and officials, he now writes about tech, finance, and the future of work for Toptal Insights.

Rebrand Case Study: More Than Just a New Logo

Wise design decisions help companies reintroduce themselves through their visual identity. Follow along as a Toptal designer describes the thinking behind a logo redesign that led to a full-scale rebrand.

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Rehan Saiyed

Rehan is a multidisciplinary designer who specializes in branding, UX, and customer experience design. Past clients include Target, Volkswagen, and the Commercial Bank of Qatar. He’s won more than 45 awards, and his work has appeared in international design publications.

How to Choose the Best Colors for Industry Events

The use of color in event marketing informs, inspires, and builds lasting brand awareness. Discover color strategies that delight attendees and set your event apart.

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Charlotte Miller

Charlotte is a UI designer with expertise in event design, visual design, and user research. She has created captivating visuals that delight users and enhance digital and in-person experiences for clients such as Virgin Media, Disney Pixar, Nissan, Vauxhall, and Clinique.