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.
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 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.
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.
How to Lead Fewer, Better Meetings in 2021 and Beyond
Author Daniel Stillman shares tips every leader needs to improve the organizational communication issues plaguing suddenly remote teams.
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.
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How Verizon Created an Award-winning Virtual Internship Program
Last year, Verizon transformed its internship program to be fully remote. Here’s how they created a rewarding experience for students and managers.
Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
Stephanie Emma Pfeffer is a sought-after storyteller for bestselling publications like People, Family Circle, Self, and New York Magazine.
Digitally Divided: Zoom-less Rural America Looks to Close Broadband Gap
Poor investments and service monopolies have blocked many Americans from high-speed internet access. Renewed interest in boosting broadband might finally bridge the access gap.
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.
Why Companies Shouldn’t Reintroduce All Travel Post-COVID-19
With health and safety concerns for workers, and liability and logistical concerns for companies, it’s just not worth returning to the operational status quo.
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.
As Talent Goes Remote, Smaller Cities Make Big Gains
San Francisco and New York City are not the draws they once were because of a surge in virtual work options. Now, surprising new hubs are emerging.
Michael J. McDonald
Michael J. McDonald is an award-winning journalist who has worked for Bloomberg News and Thomson Financial. He is a Senior Writer at Toptal.
The Suddenly Remote Playbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Working Remotely
The future of work arrived overnight. Now, companies and their workers are asking: “How do you do distributed work the right way?” For more than a decade, Toptal has thrived to become the world’s largest fully remote company. To share how we do it, we decided to create a comprehensive guide—an invaluable tool for individuals and organizations who’ve been thrust into this new reality.
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The Power of Optionality, Part 3: Adapting to New Market Landscapes
Optionality has long been regarded as the only approach that gains value from market landscape volatility. Here’s how to map out an optionality-driven approach during even the most extraordinary times.
Erik Stettler
Data scientist and venture capitalist who has invested in 50 global tech companies. He is the Chief Economist at Toptal.
How to Build and Sustain a Remote Culture
With over 4,000 people across more than 100 countries, Toptal has mastered the art of attracting and retaining premier talent in a remote environment. Leaders at the company attribute its success to its corporate culture, which serves as the foundation for everything they do.
Jordan Davidson
Jordan Davidson is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal and Vice.
Black Swans 3: How Challenges Lead to Breakthroughs
The world is reinventing itself after COVID-19. Through lessons from national economies, companies, and individuals, this piece presents critical considerations for helping our cities or countries and adapting our companies and careers.
Erik Stettler
Data scientist and venture capitalist who has invested in 50 global tech companies. He is the Chief Economist at Toptal.
Client Relationship Management Through the Shift to Remote: A Q&A with Sachin Bhagwata
Sachin Bhagwata is interim vice president of enterprise sales at Toptal, the world’s largest fully distributed company. Paul Estes, editor-in-chief of Staffing.com, recently sat down with Bhagwata to discuss insights from Toptal’s Suddenly Remote Playbook.
Paul Estes
Staffing.com editor-in-chief, The Talent Economy Podcast host, and former innovator at Microsoft.
The Power of Optionality, Part 2: Volatility to Opportunity with Distributed Teams
Optionality is critical as we confront economic dislocation due to COVID-19. Learn how to identify options, rapidly test hypotheses and prototypes, scale options, and create ongoing learning for your organization with the aid of remote, on-demand talent.
Erik Stettler
Data scientist and venture capitalist who has invested in 50 global tech companies. He is the Chief Economist at Toptal.
Why Diversity of Experience Is Better: A Q&A with David Nuff
David Nuff is a principal at design agency Nuff and part of the Toptal network, where he designs for brands including Cisco, Nestle, and Google. Paul Estes spoke with Nuff about his experience as a freelancer and why organizations are increasingly adopting on-demand talent.
Paul Estes
Staffing.com editor-in-chief, The Talent Economy Podcast host, and former innovator at Microsoft.
Trusting a Remote Workforce: A Q&A with Michelle Labbe
Michelle Labbe, VP of people at Toptal, leads the people and recruiting teams. Paul Estes recently sat down with Labbe to discuss the culture of a fully remote organization and how it differs from a central office.
Paul Estes
Staffing.com editor-in-chief, The Talent Economy Podcast host, and former innovator at Microsoft.
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