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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.

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Erik Stettler

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.

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 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.

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.

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KJ Bannan

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.

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.

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Sunny Gold

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.

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Erik Stettler

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.

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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.

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Lauren Drell

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.

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.

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Lauren Drell

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.

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Audrey Goodson Kingo

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.

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Sacha Connor

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.

Remote, not re-moat

In the name of “returning to normal,” companies are forcing employees back into the office, locking out both themselves and their employees from working remotely—and all of the benefits that it brings.

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Taso Du Val

Taso Du Val

As Toptal’s Chief Executive Officer, Taso manages Toptal’s core team of hundreds of team members distributed throughout the world, with a focus on innovation. Since Toptal was founded in 2010, Taso has led it to become the largest high-skilled, on-demand talent network in the world. Taso serves on the board of multiple organizations, advising on talent strategy and innovation for Fortune 100s and nonprofits. Taso has guest lectured at Harvard Business School, Wharton, and Oxford on talent management and entrepreneurship.

Why MassMutual Ditched Hierarchical Job Titles—and Reaped Big Rewards

MassMutual shook up its hierarchical organizational structure to create a more collaborative workforce. Experts weigh in on how it’s going—and what leaders can learn from the overhaul.

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Kerry Hannon

Kerry Hannon

An expert on entrepreneurship, personal finance, and retirement, Hannon has written more than a dozen books, including Great Pajama Jobs.

3 Bold Predictions for the Real Future of Virtual Work

Pandemic-necessitated remote work arrangements brought the office and all of its pitfalls into the home. The future of virtual work will look entirely different.

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Matthew M.F. Miller

Matthew M.F. Miller

Senior Writer Matthew M. F. Miller is a bestselling author with articles in the Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Morning News, and more.

The Right Mix: Blending Remote Cultures After a Merger or Acquisition

Bringing together two businesses and their distinct cultures can be especially tricky when workforces are remote. Cultural due diligence and active listening can help ensure a unified operation.

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June Bell

June Bell

June Bell is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in The National Law Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and HR Magazine.

A New Front in the War for Automotive Talent

Technology is dramatically changing how people use cars. To stay competitive, automakers must embrace new methods of finding, hiring, and managing highly skilled, digital talent.

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Toptal Research

Toptal Research

We pair cutting-edge data with editorial insights to inform readers about the future of work.

Unlocking the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce, Part 1: Does Age Matter?

From the Greatest Generation to Gen Z, our modern workforce spans decades of time, culture, and experience. This series explores the challenges and potential of this new world of work. This installment looks at why skills matter more than age and how employers are looking beyond birthdates and geography to find talent.

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Toptal Research

Toptal Research

Toptal is an exclusive network of the world’s top freelance developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers.

How to Weather the Cloud Skills Shortage

If your company isn’t focused on digital transformation, you’re falling behind—and putting your organization at a tremendous disadvantage. Here’s what you need to know about the cloud skills shortage and how you can survive (and thrive) despite this labor shortfall.

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Toptal Research

Toptal Research

State of the Remote Workforce 2019

Staffing platforms offer talent on-demand, yet 75% of organizations say accessing quality talent is a top 3 concern. Our State of the Remote Workforce Report investigates the forces affecting the industry and the key ways talent providers and organizations need to adapt to the future of work.

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Toptal Research

Toptal is an exclusive network of the world’s top freelance developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers.

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