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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.

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Toptalauthors are vetted experts in their fields and write on topics in which they have demonstrated experience. All of our content is peer reviewed and validated by Toptal experts in the same field.

Talent is Not a Commodity

To drive digital transformation, companies increasingly rely on external resources to build and maintain new products. However, the means by which they source such resources often generate mixed results. In this article, we explore the historical roots of contingent labor sourcing, focusing on IT recruitment. We then share perspective from an executive who lead a recent Fortune 500 digital transformation, during which he adopted an innovative approach to rapidly scale his team of talent.

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Michael Kearns

Michael Kearns

As the VP of Enterprise Strategy, Michael is responsible for driving the rapid scaling of our Enterprise business.

Chatbot Technology: Past, Present, and Future

Chatbots are among the most visible applications of AI technology. This article explores how chatbots have evolved into important tools for consumers, businesses, and entire industries.

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Rick Birkenstock

Rick Birkenstock

Rick brings over 20 years of professional services experience on enterprise solution delivery and talent acquisition for the Fortune 500.

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Three Healthcare Technology Innovations: Driving Better Outcomes and Lower Costs

Technology innovations stand to benefit patients and the healthcare system in two dramatic ways. Already several examples of such innovation are driving improved patient outcomes while simultaneously reducing the cost to deliver care. In this article, we explore three diverse examples, each poised to impact patients, providers and payers.

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Vijay Shrinivas

Vijay Shrinivas

Vijay helps Toptal enterprise clients solve their digital product challenges, with expertise from Cap Gemini and Cognizant.

On-Demand Product Development: Driving Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation captures countless trends and emerging technologies, but what are the main forces driving it and how are companies responding? In this article we explore the recent evolution of product development within enterprise IT, the leading companies driving new trends, and a deeper case study of one company that adeptly navigated with guidance from on-demand talent.

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Sachin Bhagwata

Sachin Bhagwata

As Director of Client Solutions, Sachin helps Toptal’s Key Global Clients bridge their gaps in talent needs.

Can Virtual Reality Cure the Opioid Epidemic?

Virtual reality stands to make a huge impact in the field of pain management. Through the power of play and distraction, VR therapy can serve as an important tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

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Call to Action: The On-demand Business Model

On-Demand talent delivers transformative benefits, yet many companies and managers struggle to adopt this powerful resource. In this article, Paul Estes, a senior technology executive, shares how such talent has revolutionized his personal and professional life, and his advice for those aspiring to tap its potential.

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Toptal Research

Toptal Research

Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, and project managers in the world.

A New Frontier: Blockchain Energy Solutions

Innovative energy companies are deploying blockchain to streamline operations and improve customer experience. Building on our first article, we explore case studies in energy and highlight similar themes and lessons for exploring real-world blockchain applications.

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Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon

As a sales and finance specialist, Matt has raised over $30m for his businesses, in addition to founding his own wellness company.

Virtual Reality: Catalyzing the Future of Work

Often associated with gaming, virtual reality has the potential to drive the future of a wide range of industries. This article outlines how virtual reality will change the face of healthcare, manufacturing, and journalism.

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