Tag: Coronavirus

Tech startups need to stay agile in this ever-changing world. In March 2022, a perfect storm of macroeconomic factors caused markets to be volatile. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, resulting in higher borrowing costs and decreased consumer demand. With lingering coronavirus-related supply chain issues, a tight labor market, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tech startups must find ways to succeed. AI-based software and modernizing cybersecurity offer solutions for startups. Businesses are turning to robotic automation and flexible remote-working solutions to minimize the impacts of labor shortages on their employees. These changes to the market can create successful opportunities for tech startups, who need to focus on offering value and utilizing the latest technology trends. With the right tools, businesses can benefit from increased productivity and improved security.

Discover the dangerous illusions of 'workism' and how society is willing to sacrifice free time and personal identities for it in Simone Stolzoff’s new book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. Through anecdotes, reporting and parables, he encourages readers to draw boundaries between work and life, and redefine success.