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With the world’s largest fully remote workforce, Toptal knows what it takes to stay competitive in today's economy. On Toptal Insights, we explore how talent plays an integral role in driving innovation, and the new ways of working that companies need to embrace to ensure they attract and retain the best.
Redefining Retirement: The Benefits of Freelancing After 60
Modern freelancing is easier and more rewarding than older workers may think. Toptal’s chief economist breaks down the advantages of freelancing in semiretirement.

Erik Stettler
Erik is a data scientist and a founding partner of the global venture firm Firstrock Capital. He helps companies, universities, and governments across the Americas build business and technology strategies. Erik has an MBA with distinction from Harvard University and serves as Chief Economist at Toptal.
4 Bold Predictions About the Metaverse and Business
The so-called “future of the internet” isn’t here yet, but it’s coming soon. Here’s how to start preparing your company for impending metaverse growth.

Laurence Brothers
Laurence is Toptal’s Senior Writer for Technology and Software. A former analyst at Google and ITA Software, and researcher at Bell Communications Research and Verizon Laboratories, he now writes about how AI, VR, cloud computing, and software impact business and the future of work. Laurence has five patents for AI and internet applications.
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Cybersecurity Spotlight: Preparing Your Organization for Deepfake Voice Clone Fraud
Neural networks have become expert manufacturers of the human voice, a skill that both content creators and cybercriminals love. Experts from the United Nations, Adobe, and speech synthesis pioneer Descript weigh in.

Christopher Holloway
Christopher Holloway is Toptal’s Senior Writer for Technology. An award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience investigating how technology transforms sectors like retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and banking, he has held editorial positions at highly reputed media companies in Latin America, including AmericaEconomia, La Tercera, and Netmedia.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
5 Lessons From Fast-growing Tech, Energy, and Fintech Companies
Worried about the impact of economic volatility on your company’s revenue? Toptal asked leaders of four hypergrowth companies what drives their continued expansion.

KJ Bannan
KJ is the former Executive Editor of Smart Enterprise magazine and now writes about business, technology, and software for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Robb Report. KJ has a master’s in journalism from New York University and a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.
Navigating the Next Normal: Fortune 500 Executives on the Future of Talent
Top HR leaders at Walmart, Xerox, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Synchrony tell Toptal about the innovative steps they’re taking to attract, nurture, and grow top talent.

Sunny Gold
Sunny is the Lead Editor for Toptal Insights, where she covers business, tech, healthcare, leadership, and the future of work. A veteran journalist, Sunny has held editorial positions at some of the largest and most well-known media companies in the US, including Condé Nast, Hearst, and Bonnier.
The Personal Finance of Career Independence
For many highly skilled workers, the benefits of going freelance may outweigh the risks—especially right now. Toptal’s Chief Economist explains why, and reveals what he wishes he’d known when he stepped out on his own.

Erik Stettler
Erik is a data scientist and a founding partner of the global venture firm Firstrock Capital. He helps companies, universities, and governments across the Americas build business and technology strategies. Erik has an MBA with distinction from Harvard University and serves as Chief Economist at Toptal.
Enterprise Case Study: How 100% Tuition Reimbursement Future-proofs Walmart’s Business
Six months after the relaunch of Walmart’s free education initiative, the director of the program gives Toptal Insights an exclusive update—and explains why other businesses should follow suit.

Lauren Drell
A business communications expert, Lauren has worked with Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, including R.R. Donnelley & Sons and Unilever. She has a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
The Shadow Pandemic: Ransomware’s Present and Future Dangers for Corporations
The fight against ransomware can’t be left to government or law enforcement agencies alone. Corporate leaders must pitch in—to protect their own companies and the global economy.

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.
Hybrid Office Design: Ideas From a Global Leader in Workplace Architecture
Real-world examples from Gensler, the architecture and design firm known for creating innovative workspaces for Ford, Verizon, and LinkedIn.

Sunny Gold
Sunny is the Lead Editor for Toptal Insights, where she covers business, tech, healthcare, leadership, and the future of work. A veteran journalist, Sunny has held editorial positions at some of the largest and most well-known media companies in the US, including Condé Nast, Hearst, and Bonnier.
Work As We Knew It Is Ending. The Remote, Freelance Revolution Has Begun
Toptal’s Chief Economist believes now is the time for top talent to go freelance and for even more businesses to embrace contingent work. Thought leaders from the Fortune 500 consultancy JLL, BMO Financial Group, and more agree. Here’s why.

Michael J. McDonald
Michael J. McDonald is an award-winning journalist who has worked at Bloomberg News and Thomson Financial. He is a Senior Writer at Toptal.
What Every Executive Needs to Know About the Day Facebook Disappeared From the Internet
Leading Toptal engineering and finance experts analyze the social network’s epic outage and distill key takeaways for business leaders. Find out what you can do to protect your company from a costly service interruption.

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.
Treating Remote Employees Fairly in a Hybrid Workplace
Unconsciously favoring in-office employees—also called distance bias—can make top talent quit. Toptal Insights spoke with experts at PwC, Gartner, and more about how to protect your business.

Lauren Drell
A business communications expert, Drell has worked with Global 500 and Fortune 500 companies including Unilever and R.R. Donnelley & Sons.
Secrets of a Successful Hybrid Work Model
There is no one-size-fits-all structure for hybrid companies. Here, the CHRO of Nationwide and other business and thought leaders share their strategies for setting up the model that’s right for you.

Audrey Goodson Kingo
Audrey Goodson Kingo is a renowned career expert and book author. She has advised insurance giant Aon on work-life balance and shared her expertise with CNN, Good Morning America, MSN, and more.
The Right Way to Run Hybrid Meetings
Sacha Connor logged more than 10,000 hours in hybrid meetings while leading marketing and innovation teams at The Clorox Company. Here are her hard-won tips for running successful sessions.

Sacha Connor
Sacha Connor is a former Director of Marketing at The Clorox Company and Founder and CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that teaches hybrid and remote best practices. Connor’s expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and the Society of Human Resource Management publications.
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