The accelerated digitization of business functions is driving many companies to close (physical) shop and operate almost exclusively remote. That typically calls for some adjustments to corporate practices, IT infrastructure, and communication systems to accommodate a dispersed workforce. At the same time, it may also require employees to upskill or reskill to remain operational and […]

The new situation unveiled global job market vulnerabilities like never before. With the US unemployment rate peaking at 14.7% in April 2020, Europe expected to lose 12 million full-time jobs by the end of 2020, and 436 million enterprises facing severe disruption worldwide, the future of work looks gloomy. More than ever, new skills that are both technical and creative – so-called “hybrid skills” […]