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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.

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.

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Michael J. McDonald

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.

Prioritizing Health Pros' Pain Points in Connected Medical Device Design

In life-or-death situations, Internet of Medical Things-enabled devices are helpful only if healthcare professionals are willing to use them.

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Kyle Kotowick, Ph.D.

Kyle Kotowick, Ph.D.

Kyle Kotowick, PhD (MIT ‘18), is a solutions architect, an innovator, and the Founder and CEO of Invicton Labs.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Michael J. McDonald

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.

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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How Roche Diagnostics Improved Employee Retention During the Pandemic

Team members at Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis aren’t just working through a pandemic—they’re fighting it. We spoke with Bridget Boyle, the company’s Head of People and Culture, to learn how they increased employee retention despite 2020’s challenges.

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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.

The Future of Healthcare Is Virtual

As work flexibility rises, so must healthcare flexibility. Matt McCambridge, Co-founder and CEO of Eden Health, reveals the future of telemedicine and what today’s teams need to stay healthy and happy.

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Matthew M.F. Miller

Matthew M.F. Miller

Professional writer and editor, author of two published books and hundreds of feature articles. 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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