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I am on a mission to humanize the workplace. I do in several ways: Innovation: I work with startups and venture funds to influence the products and investment strategies towards solutions that improve the workplace and workforce experience. Execution: I consult Reframe.Work Inc. clients - organizational leadership - on how to create great workplace experiences through the use of technology, human-centered design, people analytics, and future-thinking. Education: I am an adjunct at NYU School of Professional Studies teaching Digital Workplace Design and Design Thinking (part of Human Capital Analytics and Technology Master's program) Network: I am the co-founder of the Strategic HR Analytics Meet-up that over the past five years has been bringing together almost 2,600 members in the NYC area (and beyond) to shape their thinking about people analytics. Thought leadership: I am the co-author of "Humanizing Human Capital: Invest in Your People for Optimal Business Returns” and "Humans At Work: The Art and Practice of Creating the Hybrid Workplace" Previously I transformed the workplace practices at the intersection of technology, analytics, and HR at Fidelity Investments, TIAA, IBM, Price Waterhouse, and PwC Consulting and their clients. I hold a diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science, speak English, Romanian and Russian, have a patent-pending for a social sentiment analysis tool, and am a sought-after speaker on the topics of People Analytics and the Future of Work. Tags: future of work, workplace inclusion, design thinking, employee experience, workplace experience, women 45+, future of work, demographics, digital transformation, gig economy, workforce strategy, people analytics, consulting, startup advisory, technology, innovation, author, speaker
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Here's why sharing your expertise as an adjunct professor with the next generation of leaders can be rewarding but challenging. Taking on an adjunct professor role offers leaders a special opportunity to share hard-earned insights with the next generation. This role can be incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to shape future leaders while leaving a lasting professional legacy. However, translating industry experience into an academic setting comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in adapting to different learning styles and expectations. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their thoughts on the benefits and hurdles of stepping into this educational role.
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Business leaders teach professionals 18 smart, practical ways to speak up and get ahead. Whether they're just starting out in their industry of choice or have been at it for several years, it's natural for career-minded, ambitious individuals to keep an eye on opportunities that could give them an edge in their professional lives. But, in order to keep their skin in the game and gain the respect of their leaders and coworkers, it's essential for employees to first build trust in their capabilities if they want like-minded colleagues to buy into the contributions they are trying to make. To help you speak up about your concerns or ideas, 18 Fast Company Executive Board members share their best practices with other workers who wish to present their ideas and become a better advocate for themselves at their current place of business.
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Reframe.Work Inc.
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Reframe.Work Inc. is a consulting firm bringing the human into the Internet of Things to create the Internet of Work™️. Making ideas, people and organizations work better. Helping clients innovate and develop a workforce strategy that creates a resilient, inclusive and accessible workplace through the use of technology, human-centered design, and future-thinking. WOSB certified.