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COVID-19 Lessons Part 1: Organizational Adaptability and Black Swans

The COVID-19 tragedy demonstrates our exposure to rare, high-impact events and offers lessons for the next disruptive occurrences. Standard business practices exacerbate these events—here’s how businesses can position themselves for positive, seamless responses in the future.

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Erik Stettler

Erik Stettler

Data scientist and venture capitalist who has invested in 50 global tech companies. He is the Chief Economist for Toptal.

How to Work Remotely When It Matters Most

Remote work isn’t a novelty, it’s the natural progression of our tech-driven world. We’re sharing nine timely tips for working remotely. Done right, there’s no better way to design.

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Micah Bowers

Micah Bowers

Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.

What to Consider in a Pandemic Business Continuity Plan

How can businesses and shareholders think about ensuring their survival in an evolving pandemic? Business continuity plans have gone out of the window. How can they be adapted to survive the current situation?

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Natasha Ketabchi

Natasha Ketabchi

Natasha transitioned to venture capital after a career in banking built in prestigious firms such as JPMorgan and ESM.

How to Lead Remote Product Teams: Key Traits for Success

As more organizations embrace distributed teams, how can product managers adapt? Kleanthis Georgaris, VP of Product at Toptal, provides strategies for success as a remote product leader.

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Kleanthis Georgaris

Kleanthis Georgaris

As Toptal’s SVP of Product, Kleanthis drives the evolution of Toptal’s platform and associated products to help provide a seamless, on-demand experience for clients and network talent. He specializes in digital talent networks, leveraging a diverse background at both Microsoft and McKinsey, as well many early- and late-stage startups.

How to Work Remotely When It Matters Most

Remote work isn’t a novelty, it’s the natural progression of our tech-driven world. We’re sharing nine timely tips for working remotely. Done right, there’s no better way to design.

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Micah Bowers

Micah Bowers

The History of Remote Work, 1560-Present (with Infographic) (Updated)

Around the world, more people than ever are engaging in remote work. While the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive migration away from the traditional workplace, the evolution of remote work began long before. From the world’s first offices to the social and technological shifts that spawned a remote revolution, this infographic tells the story.

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Toptal Research

Toptal Research

In-depth analysis and industry-leading thought leadership from a panel of Toptal researchers and subject matter experts.

Making Remote Work, Part 2: The Secret to Success Is to Act as a Mentor

Remote teams require a different type of leadership. A study of culturally diverse, fully remote, global teams offers insight into how to manage remote teams.

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Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara is a Toptal design leader who researches remote leadership and has worked with more than 100 multinational corporations.

Making Remote Work, Part 1: Why Do Blended Teams Really Fail?

For managers of remote teams, unique challenges arise and success hinges on how these are addressed. This article examines the specific challenges that remote work creates for teams and their managers.

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Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara is a Toptal design leader who researches remote leadership and has worked with more than 100 multinational corporations.

All Perks, No Hassle: An Angular 9 Tutorial

“Every year the internet breaks,” goes the saying, and developers usually have to go and fix it. Is this true when it comes to the long-awaited Angular version 9?

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Joaquin Cid

Joaquin Cid

Joaquin is a full-stack and hybrid mobile app developer with 13+ years of experience working for companies like WebMD and Getty Images.

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