Podcasts about remote working

Remote work isn't just surviving in creative industries—it's helping companies like Elephant Skin thrive on a global scale. Founded in 2017 by architect Henrik Driesen, this remote-first creative agency has transformed from two people with a vision to over 100 professionals operating across three continents. Their meteoric growth offers a compelling blueprint for building borderless businesses in specialized fields.The company's origin reveals its ethos perfectly. Named after a message on a post-it note—"develop your elephant skin, focus and keep moving forward"—the agency embraced resilience and perseverance as foundational values. These principles guided their expansion from a lean startup to a major player in architectural visualization, now serving clients like Hilton, Marriott, and Royal Caribbean across 30+ cities worldwide.Refer a Remote Work Expert As a Guest On The ShowClick here remoteworklife.io to subscribe to my free newsletter Connect on LinkedIn

Denis Barnard, HR Tech specialist of GreenRiver Technology World and HRmeansbusiness talks about the steps HR should consider facilitating the increasing trend for Remote Working.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

We're back again with another episode in our monthly series combining your two favourite things, Case Law and Liam Barton, where Liam will be joining us to discuss a high profile every month, and share his advice, guidance and key takeaways for you as employers and HR teams. So for our third episode of Liam's Law, we're delighted to be joined, of course, by Liam Barton, Commercial Director here at Insight HR.   In this episode we cover... 01:33 The Salesforce Case Overview 06:08 Lessons Learned for Employers 08:16 WRC's Role in Remote Work Cases 10:32 The Balance of Power in Remote Work Requests 12:59 Fairness in Remote Work Policies 14:45 Cynicism Towards Remote Work Denials 20:57 Flexibility in the Workplace   News coverage of the case here!    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we'd really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we're also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions

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Has remote working destroyed Ireland's work ethic?At a recent Mansion House event, businessman Denis O'Brien said he thinks that it has, and claims that an “entitlement culture” has come, where employees feel they can dictate terms to employers.Peter Cosgrove is the Managing Director of Futurewise, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)  Subscribe for more episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Mandatory office returns are back but are they actually helping us work better? In today's episode, we get real about task masking, quiet quitting, and the push-pull tension around remote work that every fundraiser and nonprofit leader is feeling right now. For many, being back at your desk doesn't mean you're actually getting more done; it might just mean you're playing the part. We dive into why forcing a return to office can create resentment, reduce productivity, and fuel resistance tactics like task masking. More importantly, we explore how nonprofits can shift to human-first workplace policies that actually make sense. Joining Maria today is Caitlin McBride, an experienced nonprofit leader who has been on both sides of this conversation. She's been remote, she's been hybrid, and she's seen firsthand how rigid office policies can miss the mark. Together, we unpack the nuance around what makes for a healthy, productive work environment in our sector. Remote Working in Nonprofits – The Highlights 1️⃣ Task Masking is Real, and it's Resistance, Not Laziness Task masking happens when employees "act busy" just to appear productive in office environments. It's a way to push back against rigid mandates and surveillance-driven leadership. 2️⃣ Remote Work Is Proven. Stop Pretending It Doesn't Work During the pandemic, we saw remote work boost wellbeing, widen talent pools, and help working parents and marginalized folks thrive. Ignoring this is ignoring evidence. 3️⃣ Not All Roles Need the Same Work Setup While fundraisers may not need to be desk-bound, early-career employees or socially isolated team members may benefit from face-to-face connection. Flexibility is key. 4️⃣ Micromanagement + Sunk Cost = Forcing Office Returns Some leaders push for office time due to control issues or because they're stuck in long-term leases. Neither is a good enough reason to disrupt staff lives. 5️⃣ True Productivity Should Be Measured by Outcomes, Not Presence  Warming a seat is not the same as delivering impact. Nonprofits need to measure real outcomes, not how often people walk past a manager's door. 

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is a retrospective analysis of the Covid-19 lockdown. In light of the recent 5 year anniversary of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Nick and Shannon discuss how they & society has changed for the better or for the worse, in regards to health and wellness. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.comto learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program.

Yvonne Street is an Ex Specialist Work/Support Coach   who lives with various physical barriers and is originally from Devon South West England but is now based in Gibraltar.Today she and I will be discussing how remote working can help people with disabilities succeed in the workforce.Learn more about Yvonne's work via the link below:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-street-b94a07b9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apIf you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

Joe is joined by Gemma O'Connor, Head of Employment Services Peninsula, to discuss are the days of remote working numbered following Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith. Sarah and Jeni talk about Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want Where to look for people like you Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

Denis Barnard, HR Tech specialist of GreenRiver Technology World and HRmeansbusiness talks about the steps HR should consider facilitating the increasing trend for Remote Working.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

A Horowhenua district councillor is under fire for working remotely – from the other side of the world. Councillor Rogan Boyle left the country in October and is said to currently be in Scotland with no plans to return any time soon. Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden told Mike Hosking while Boyle has been attending council meetings on Zoom, it's not good enough. Wanden believes Boyle should resign. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief inspector of the school's watchdog in England, Martyn Oliver has said that widespread change in working habits among parents is worsening school attendance But with the growth of hybrid working, does our education system need to catch up ? All to discuss with  Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.

The chief inspector of the school's watchdog in England, Martyn Oliver has said that widespread change in working habits among parents is worsening school attendance But with the growth of hybrid working, does our education system need to catch up ? All to discuss with  Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. GLEB TSIPURSKY - CEO of the hybrid work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts and authored the best-seller Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. Tsipursky’s op-ed: Killing telework will bleed taxpayers dry Named the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, I help leaders overcome frustrations with hybrid work Federal workers who want to accept President Donald Trump's buyouts have a little more time Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, February 10, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry spoke to Niall Shanahan of the Fórsa trade union.

The Fórsa trade union has instructed its members in the civil service to resist efforts by two Government departments to reduce their number of remote working days. Our Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan is in studio

The incoming government is facing criticism for its decision to review hybrid working for Civil Servants in the new programme for government.What does this say about the future of work here? Should employees have the option to work from home, or is it time to return to the office.Pat discusses this further with Leisha Redmond McGrath, Work and Coaching Psychologist.

Kim on a Whim. Kim vs. Remote Working. Kim and Marc talk about Trump's executive order to force government workers to work in office who have until recently been working remote.

Good Morning from the Marc Cox Morning Show!! Marc & Kim have a great show planned for you. This Hour: * J6ers are finally getting released from jail after their pardons * Are lawsuit being prepared by J6ers? * Kim on a Whim. Kim vs. Remote Working. Kim and Marc talk about Trump's executive order to force government workers to work in office who have until recently been working remote. * Brandon Straka details his story of J6 Coming Up: Ryan Schmelz, Nicole Murray, and In Other News with Ethan

Time stamps 00:00 Intro 01:58 How I met Adeife04:12 Adeife and Ted X07:24 What you don't know about Adeife 08:58 Put yourself in my shoes 11:21 How to spend your money as a Nigerian student 16:37 What is Remote Working 20:42 Why I am scared of fame34:00 The story behind podcasting (do I regret not doing YouTube?)39:46 Outro

Owen Reidy, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment Law, Eversheds Sutherland discuss hybrid working in Ireland and the legislation around the right to request remote working.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Do you find your Sunday evenings consumed by an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety as you anticipate the week ahead? What if there was a way to reclaim your Sundays and walk into Monday with confidence and calm?Join me for this first episode of season 2 where I discuss the common phenomena of the Sunday Scaries - the anxiety and dread felt as the weekend comes to a close. I explore the causes and triggers, including work-related stress and perfectionism. Most importantly, I'll equip you with practical strategies to navigate and manage these anxieties, so you can start your week with a sense of balance and positivity. Plus, there's exciting news about our *new* Substack community, offering a deeper connection to the show with exclusive content  - you can sign up for FREE here.Mentioned in this episode:The Power of Savouring for Mental Wellbeing: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hello-therapy-mental-health-tips-for-personal-growth/id1728541560?i=1000677435118Highlights of this episode include:02:51 Why Do We Get the Sunday Scaries?03:50 Common Factors That Worsen Sunday Scaries05:38 Top Strategies to Overcome Sunday ScariesON SUBSTACK THIS WEEK:ACCESS THE PAID SUBSCRIBER-ONLY ARTICLE 'HELP FOR THE SUNDAY SCARIES' WITH REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS, JOURNAL PROMPTS AND ACTIONS PLANS TO HELP YOU BANISH THE SUNDAY SCARIES FOR GOOD HERE.BE PART OF OUR GROWING SUBSTACK COMMUNITY FOR FREE - Join now****************For private psychology services and therapy in person (London/Hertfordshire) or online, please visit Harley Clinical Psychology.*****************Subscribe to Dr Liz's YouTube channelFollow Harley Clinical on InstagramFollow Dr Liz White on TikTok*****************DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

In this episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, host Mark Ledlow interviews Tim Wenzel, a top 40 life safety and security thought leader, about his journey in the security industry. Tim shares his experiences transitioning from corporate tech to Kroll, the challenges and accomplishments in becoming a recognized leader, and how he overcame initial fears of public speaking. The conversation sheds light on the significance of creating joyful and respectful environments in a field often marked by fear and conformity. Tim also discusses his philosophy of true leadership and the importance of developing strong, cohesive teams. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in leadership and the security industry.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSTransition to Security Industry: Tim Wenzel shares his journey from corporate tech to becoming a recognized leader at Kroll in the security and life safety field.Overcoming Challenges: He highlights overcoming initial fears of public speaking and navigating the challenges of establishing credibility in a new industry.Leadership Philosophy: Tim emphasizes the importance of creating joyful, respectful environments in a field often marked by fear and conformity.Team Development: He advocates for building strong, cohesive teams as a cornerstone of effective leadership.Valuable Insights: The conversation provides actionable advice for aspiring leaders and professionals in the security industry.QUOTES"Usually, they're throwing you under the bus to make themselves look good because the ego is in the way.""It wasn't a ‘how to,' it was a ‘how to think about it.' And this is what you're responsible for, even if you don't think you're responsible for it.""Man, I was nervous. Sweating profusely. But the coolest thing I did was switch to projection mode and started drawing live during the presentation—it entertained and instructed.""We started this thing called the problem-solving mindset and came back to teach it. The response was overwhelming—people kept returning to learn more.""From an introvert who never dreamed of public speaking, to running workshops with 150 people in the room. It's crazy how far it's come.""Man, I was nervous. Sweating profusely. But the coolest thing I did was switch to projection mode and started drawing live during the presentation—it entertained and instructed."Get to know more about Tim Wenzel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/relevant-perception/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - LUKE ROSIAK - Investigative reporter at The Daily Wire - discussed the debate over DOGE pushing to make federal workers return to work Only 6% Of Feds Work From An Office Full-Time — And Some Aren’t Working At All, Audit Finds Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, December 9, 2024 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: Lara Trump suggests federal streamlining of electoral process is next in election integrity fight Trump says he will end birthright citizenship Manslaughter charge dismissed in Daniel Penny trial, jury to consider negligent homicide charge Only 6% Of Feds Work From An Office Full-Time — And Some Aren’t Working At All, Audit Finds Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, December 9, 2024 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mark Ledlow is joined by Martin Culbreth, a former Marine and FBI agent who now holds a leadership role in corporate security at Smithfield Foods. They delve into handling workplace violence and the impact of remote work on security. Martin discusses the decline in workplace incidents due to remote work, transitioning from military and law enforcement to corporate security roles, and the challenges of maintaining security in various industries. The episode also explores the importance of aligning with company culture and the necessity of understanding risk acceptance within the corporate environment. The conversation offers invaluable advice for security professionals and corporate leaders alike.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe conversation emphasizes dealing with adversity and maintaining resilience in various sectors, including security, business, and entertainment.The shift to remote work due to COVID-19 has reportedly decreased instances of workplace violence but introduced new challenges and risks.Effective communication and understanding the company's goals and culture are crucial for security professionals transitioning from military or government roles to corporate environments.The necessity of educating the C-suite on the importance of security and the potential risks associated with being complacent.Security experts should be both knowledgeable advisors and effective communicators to influence company policies and decisions.CSOs need to be adaptable, as corporate roles and environments can vastly differ from government or military positions.QUOTES"Don't get enamored with the process. Make sure you're thoughtful about where you're going to land.""We all love being invited to the prom. But then when the limo shows up, you're like, Ooh, is that really who I wanted to go with?""Be the one telling my boss what the risk is. If my boss decides that they're willing to accept that risk, I can't be so married to my project and to my department that I fight with them.""The biggest thing is to continue to try to educate our C-suite away from the idea that it's not going to happen.”Get to know more about Martin Culbreth:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-culbreth-8930034a/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

USC Research Fellow and Burson, Ogilvy, and Teneo alum David Michaelson, PhD, joins Fred Cook to discuss USC's latest research on internal communications and the future of work. They note challenges in maintaining corporate culture following shifts to hybrid and remote working and emphasize how internal communications can be used to build employee engagement and preserve company identity.Reports: Staffbase: https://staffbase.com/en/pressreleases/communication-breakdown-61-of-employees-unlikely-to-stay-in-their-job-cite-poor-communication-among-top-reasons/ Research by USC Annenberg & Staffbase Highlights the Critical Role of Internal Communication in Retention and Engagement Communicating Culture During A Hybrid Revolution: https://annenberg.usc.edu/sites/default/files/2024/07/24/USC-IABC_FOW__Report_Jul244.pdf Featuring: Dr. David Michaelson, USC Research Fellow and Principal of David Michaelson & Company Host: Fred Cook (@fredcook), Chairman Emeritus of Golin. Author of “Improvise - Unorthodox Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO” and Director of the USC Center for Public Relations Executive Producer: Ron Antonette Producers: Isadora Binder-Helenchilde and Marshall Winfield Follow us: @USCCenterforPR (X, Facebook and Instagram) Newsletter: News from the USC Center for Public Relations Visit our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/research/center-public-relations A production of the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations at the University of Southern California. A production of the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations at the University of Southern California.

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As many organizations are remote but maybe returning to office, we're wondering … What do YOU love most about being remote? And what do you really dislike? As franchising is the original remote structure, our Franchise Rock Stars are here to weigh in! Kristen Pechacek, Derrick Ableman, and Scott Greenberg share stories about how they and their teams are doing with working remotely or in a hybrid situation. How do they keep their own energy up while maintaining the emotional well-being, culture, and relationships with their teams and partners? How has the return to office affected conference and conventions in the franchise space? AND we have a big announcement about the 2024 Franchise Thought Leadership Awards at the beginning of today's show...   Shout out to Rock Stars Ali Kraus and Danielle Wright. Thanks Tsource, Northeast Color, and Hughes.

A post-pandemic surge in remote working coupled with insufficient housing supply is said to be causing a rise in Clare's house prices. The latest report from leading property website Daft.ie has found that the median price of a home here between July and September was €269,229 which was more than 47% above pre-pandemic levels. The average price paid in the third quarter of the year in Clare was 10% higher than in the same period last year while by contrast, prices nationally were up by just over 6%. Economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie report Ronan Lyons has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that the number of homes being built in Clare isn't sufficient to cater to the level of demand from people looking to move to the county.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1457: Remote work can be a fulfilling experience when approached with the right mindset and structure. In her article, Rosalyn Palmer highlights practical strategies for staying productive and connected, from creating a dedicated workspace to embracing a balanced routine. By adopting these habits, remote workers can not only maintain focus but also foster personal growth and work-life harmony. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/making-remote-working-into-rewarding-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Your environment plays a key role in shaping your ability to focus. Create a space that inspires calm and clarity." "Having a structured routine keeps you anchored, even when the boundaries between home and work blur." "It's essential to connect with others regularly, as remote working can otherwise lead to feelings of isolation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1457: Remote work can be a fulfilling experience when approached with the right mindset and structure. In her article, Rosalyn Palmer highlights practical strategies for staying productive and connected, from creating a dedicated workspace to embracing a balanced routine. By adopting these habits, remote workers can not only maintain focus but also foster personal growth and work-life harmony. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/making-remote-working-into-rewarding-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Your environment plays a key role in shaping your ability to focus. Create a space that inspires calm and clarity." "Having a structured routine keeps you anchored, even when the boundaries between home and work blur." "It's essential to connect with others regularly, as remote working can otherwise lead to feelings of isolation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the profound impact of COVID-19 on businesses worldwide and the crucial lessons learned during the pandemic. With the onset of COVID-19, businesses faced unprecedented disruptions, compelling them to adapt swiftly to a volatile environment. Mark breaks down the top ten business lessons from the pandemic that are essential for thriving in the post-pandemic world.Mark highlights the significance of business continuity and crisis preparedness, emphasizing how many organizations were caught off guard by the pandemic. He discusses the need for robust risk management strategies and flexible operational plans to ensure business sustainability during crises. The episode also explores the accelerated digital transformation, illustrating how businesses that embraced digital tools were better equipped to navigate the disruptions. Mark emphasizes the importance of agility, innovation, and customer-centric strategies in an uncertain business landscape.Key Takeaways:Strengthening Business Continuity and Crisis Preparedness: The pandemic underscored the necessity for businesses to have robust crisis management and adaptability plans in place.Acceleration of Digital Transformation: COVID-19 accelerated the shift towards digital business models, making digital transformation a critical aspect of business success.Supply Chain Diversification: The pandemic revealed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, highlighting the need for businesses to diversify their suppliers and increase transparency.Remote Working as a Business Strategy: The shift to remote working, initially a temporary solution, has evolved into a viable long-term strategy that enhances productivity and cost savings.Importance of Employee Well-Being and Customer-Centricity: Focusing on employee well-being and adopting customer-centric strategies proved vital for maintaining morale and business continuity during the pandemic.Support the showDo you want to be a guest on multiple podcasts as a service go to:www.podcastintroduction.comFind more details about the podcast and my coaching business on:www.businessgrowthtalks.comDo you want to be a podcaster? Sign up onwww.abmpodcastcourse.co.ukFind me onLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayw...Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward​

No one is putting the remote working genie back in the bottle. Which is good news for Oyster, a payroll and HR platform that specializes in distributed workforces – or “global employment” as its marketing paints it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As I'm sure we've all realised by now, remote working isn't a simple black and white subject for employers and employees alike. Yes, we have a code of practice, but the nuances, the contributing factors, the circumstances and even some case law still raise questions about how exactly all of this should operate. Well to help us sift through this and hopefully give a clearer picture on what is a big challenge for HR teams everywhere, we're delighted to be joined by Siobhra Rush, Partner and Head of Office at Lewis Silkin Ireland.   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Naomi Titleman and Mark Edgar explore the whitepaper they launched recently on hybrid work. You can access the report here:https://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribeWe explore the case for treating hybrid work as a strategy not a policy, review some of the key trends and bust some myths before talking about practical steps to bring your hybrid strategy to life.Join our communityIf you're interested in being part of these conversations, consider joining our foHRsight+ community. You can learn more here.Quick reminderDon't forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter foHRsight at www.futurefoHRward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark - www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/ Naomi - www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/future foHRward - www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/ And on Instagram - www.instagram.com/futurefohrward/Support the Show.

Once, HR professionals could walk around the office or factory floor and see employees' mood for themselves.Now, the workforce is more separated than ever. So how can HR rebuild connections within its organisation, whether for hybrid office workers, or far-off franchisees?The task that now faces HR is to rebuild its ability to 'take the pulse' of its organisation. It is a task that Samaritans executive director of people and culture, and two-time HR Most Influential practitioner, Tiger de Souza, is busy tackling.In episode 6 of series 3, Tiger sat down with HR magazine editor Charissa King at Samaritans' HQ, to discuss how HR leaders can intentionally rebuild their connections with employees and C-suite staff alike.

With remote working options should devs still pick a good city to work in?

In this interview, Richard Tubb speaks to Arlin Sorensen, VP of Ecosystem Evangelism at ConnectWise. He's been involved in the industry for almost 40 years. In that time, he started HTG peer groups, now IT Nation Evolve.He had a VAR MSP for 27 years, which he sold in 2012, and recently sold his ag-tech business which focuses on delivering precision technology to farmers. Arlin is passionate about supporting MSPs to grow and scale their business. Arlin shares his journey in the MSP space, his current role at ConnectWise and how the company is different from others. He and Richard discuss challenges that MSPs face, how things have changed post-covid and how to adapt to remote working.Richard asks Arlin how MSPs can get more comfortable with sales and how Bob Burg's book ‘The Go Giver' changed his own attitude to selling. They also dig into the impact of AI and automation on customer experience and running a business. They discuss peer groups, MMAs, personal influences and the future of the MSP industry. Arlin also shares his biggest piece of advice that listeners should act on right now.Mentioned in This EpisodeTubbTalk interview with Arlin Sorensen: Why Discipline and Planning are Vital to Success in Business and in LifePSA platform: ConnectWise ManageMSP peer group: The IT NationBook: Bob Berg: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business IdeaAI assistant: Microsoft CopilotAuthor and marketer: Mark SchaeferTubbTalk interview with Dan Scott: How to Grow Your Business in an MSP Community Like IT NationConnectWise CEO: Arnie BelliniBusiness expert: Karl PalachukLeadership conference: Global Leadership SummitArlin's daily email on Scripture

Welcome to Job Tales: the show where we find out about different professions from the people who know. Each week I speak to a new guest with a very interesting job. If you like to work remotely, Xenia's job is what you are looking for. As a Collaboration Designer, Xenia Armino helps companies create an internal culture of collaboration which encompasses working remotely. Another job title you can look for in your job search is Customer Success Manager. Xenia tells us the many advantages and some compromise related to a digital nomad life.

I spoke with an expert in the field about how voice technology is used today by law firms, as well as how it will develop in the future. Episode Highlights 11:00 - Key Uses and Benefits of Voice Technology for Lawyers 18:10 - Cloud-Based Platforms for Remote Working 19:50 - Speech Recognition: From Dragon to Microsoft Integration 23:40 - Handling Security Concerns with Cloud Adoption 26:30 - Real-Time Collaboration through Voice Technology 31:40 - API Integrations with Other Legal Software 34:50 - The Role of Artificial Intelligence 36:40 - VIP Collaboration with Microsoft 38:15 - Future of Voice Technology Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Caroline Cantelon caroline.cantelon@speech.com https://www.speechlive.com/gb/not-available/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-cantelon-20313631?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ca  

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Contact Ron Efron on LinkedInVisit BluOceanFollow Asia Business Podcast on LinkedIn Full show Transcript below Summary and Timestamps Security in an Evolving Asia Business EnvironmentIn this episode of the Asia Business Podcast, host Art Dicker interviews Ron Efron, the director of BluOcean Security, about the comprehensive security services they offer multinational clients across the Asia Pacific. Ron shares insights into the origins and rapid growth of BluOcean Security, detailing their specialization in physical security systems like electronic security components and access management. He discusses the unique security needs of Fortune 500 companies, the impact of COVID-19 on security definitions and practices, and the increasing shift towards cloud-based security solutions. Ron also addresses the challenges and opportunities arising from geopolitical changes and migration strategies of multinationals out of China. The conversation touches on the complexities of navigating regulations, the adoption of facial recognition technology, and the importance of being agile and prepared for the future in the security industry.Introduction Welcome readers to an in-depth exploration into the realm of BluOcean Security, a premium security firm reshaping the landscape of security services across Asia Pacific. In this blog post, we delve into an exclusive conversation with Ron Efron, the director at BluOcean Security, shedding light on the company's journey, services, and the evolving dynamics of security in today's interconnected world. The Genesis of BluOcean Security Ron Efron, with a rich history in the security industry dating back to the late nineties, leads the charge at BluOcean Security. Founded in the end of 2018, the company swiftly established itself as a trusted partner for multinational clients seeking top-notch security solutions in the Asia Pacific region. Unraveling BluOcean Security's Offerings BluOcean Security stands out as a physical security systems integrator, specializing in safeguarding clients' assets and facilities through a wide array of security solutions. From electronic security components to comprehensive security consulting, the company caters to clients who prioritize security and compliance with international standards. Navigating Security Risks and Client Needs In the quest for fortified security measures, BluOcean Security collaborates closely with clients, especially Fortune 500 companies with operations spread across Asia Pacific. The company aligns its offerings with the unique security risks and compliance requirements of each client, ensuring a tailored approach to security solutions. Adapting to the Shifting Security Landscape As the world witnesses monumental shifts in how businesses operate post-pandemic, BluOcean Security underscores the significance of staying ahead in the security domain. From remote working challenges to the surge in cloud migration, the company emphasizes the crucial role of evolving security practices to meet the demands of a changing world. Embracing Technological Advancements and Privacy Concerns In the era of emerging technologies like facial recognition and AI, BluOcean Security remains vigilant towards the sensitivities surrounding data collection and privacy. The company navigates the fine balance between leveraging advanced security technologies and respecting privacy boundaries, showcasing a nuanced approach to modern security challenges. Navigating Global Security Standards and Regional Dynamics With a firm foothold in multiple Asian markets, BluOcean Security is adept at tackling diverse security challenges across borders. The company's agility and expertise shine through as they assist clients in navigating the complex web of security standards, compliance regulations, and regional nuances prevalent in the dynamic security landscape. Embracing Growth Opportunities in the Security SectorAs the security sector witnesses continued growth and transformation, BluOcean Security stands poised to embrace new opportunities and expand its footprint across emerging markets. By offering cutting-edge security solutions and unparalleled expertise, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for clients seeking to fortify their security measures in an ever-evolving world. Conclusion In conclusion, BluOcean Security, under the leadership of Ron Efron, exemplifies a beacon of innovation and reliability in the realm of security services. With a commitment to excellence, a keen eye on emerging trends, and a penchant for navigating complex security landscapes, the company continues to carve a niche for itself as a leading security solutions provider in the Asia Pacific region. Stay tuned for more insights and updates from BluOcean Security as they continue to redefine the contours of security in a rapidly changing world. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest00:44 Exploring Blue Ocean Security with Ron Efron02:19 The Core Services and Clientele of BluOcean Security06:31 Adapting to Security Needs in the COVID-19 Era09:22 The Shift Towards Cloud-Based Security Solutions13:43 Navigating Data Security and Compliance Challenges18:59 Emerging Technologies and Privacy Concerns25:49 Global Trends and the China Plus One Strategy30:41 Closing Remarks and Contact Information TRANSCRIPTArt Dicker: Welcome, everybody, to another episode of The Asia Business Podcast. I'm your host, Art Dicker. Art Dicker: Today, we have the wonderful pleasure of having Ron Efron join us. Ron is the Director at Blue Ocean Security, a premium security firm offering comprehensive services including security consulting, systems integration, and security management to multinational clients throughout the Asia Pacific. Art Dicker: Ron, welcome. Ron Efron: Thank you, Art. It's good to be here. Art Dicker: Yeah, and you have a podcast of your own, which we'll give you a chance to talk about in a minute and tell us a little bit about. For the audience, what Blue Ocean Security does, what it's about, and you're relatively new, but I know you've grown quickly and had quite a lot of success right off the bat. Art Dicker: So give us a little bit of an intro about the company. Ron Efron: Sure. Blue Ocean Security is what you would call a physical security systems integrator, and we provide services that revolve around that. So what it basically means is that when you walk into a building today, you'll see electronic security components such as cameras, turnstiles, or various access locks to doors. We're essentially protecting the perimeter, the facilities, and access to those facilities in various ways. That's what we're doing for multinational clients in Asia Pacific. To be more specific, we focus on clients that take their security seriously. Not all companies prioritize security, and we specialize in those that do. We serve clients with facilities across the Pacific, and we've been quite successful at that. Blue Ocean is relatively new. We started at the end of 2018. Personally, I've been in this business since the late nineties, started my first business in Beijing, and grew that business across Asia Pacific. I sold that and exited in 2015. Then we started Blue Ocean Security with a group of my ex-employees, and myself. We decided to get back into the business because we saw that there were still opportunities. So, we got the band back together, so to speak. Art Dicker: Yeah, and like I said, you've done very well and you've expanded rapidly to different locations throughout the region. Can you, now that you've given us a nice introduction of what the company does, what are clients looking for when they're coming to you? At a high level, can you walk us through some of those chief security risks? You mentioned physical security and stuff like that, but what's often a trigger point when a client comes to you? What's usually the first thing that they're worried about? Ron Efron: First of all, we focus a lot on multinationals, primarily Fortune 500 companies that have operations around Asia Pacific. For most of these companies, they not only have concerns about security, but they also have certain standards they need to comply with—internal standards or otherwise. They generally know what their needs are and they need to tailor-make those needs to the facilities in different countries. So, they take a standard that may have originated in North America or Europe and adapt it to comply with the standards in New Delhi, Jakarta, or China. Maintaining an international level of expertise and service across Asia Pacific is really our specialty. Additionally, we merge those local risks into the design. When we start working with a client, they'll come to us with a new facility. We'll work with them to do a full design and list of equipment needed, then procure the various components and move on to installation, programming, and commissioning. Every project is different, and risks and needs vary as well. Art Dicker: How do you handle cases like the ones where, let's put it amusingly, cameras need to survive explosions? Do you ever encounter such non-routine requests and wonder where to find such specialized equipment?Art Dicker: Are you tapping into a similar set of suppliers and vendors you usually work with, or do you sometimes need to find very specialized ones, like in that example?Ron Efron: Yeah, we've been in the business for a long time, so we know where to find that. Occasionally, we have to resort to custom-made solutions. But even then, we work with suppliers who can meet the required standards. Take, for instance, explosion-proof housing for cameras. That's a very unique product type that needs to comply with specific standards. There are various levels of explosion protection, similar to bulletproof glass, with standards dictating thickness and capability.Art Dicker: We talked about this before recording, but as with any business, COVID has changed things. One of the most obvious examples is remote and hybrid working, but other aspects have been affected too, including supply chains. How has COVID impacted your industry, particularly regarding the multinational clients you serve? What changes have been most notable?Ron Efron: COVID has significantly broadened the definition of security, encompassing issues such as pandemics and business continuity planning. It's raised questions about the responsibility for employee safety when they're working remotely. Also, concerns emerged about safeguarding data when employees are working from home, ensuring the same level of security as in-office setups. There's also a growing trend around employee well-being intersecting with security. Security departments are now collaborating more closely with HR, legal, and cybersecurity teams, even occupying a seat at the C-suite table to advise on navigating this new landscape.Art Dicker: You mentioned some of the data and security aspects. Obviously, there's been a huge trend, speaking of COVID, changing the way we work and so forth. There's been a huge trend towards migrating everything to the cloud. Is that something that you've been dealing with as well with your customers and some of the security challenges there?Ron Efron: For sure. Yeah, and we can talk for hours just about this subject alone. Yes, and it is the normal evolution of technology. If you think about it on the IT side, there's already been a lot of migration to the cloud. A lot of the tools we use everything from Microsoft Office to Teams or your ERP system, be it Salesforce or NetSuite or anything else, it's already on the cloud. Security being a bit more conservative, it's just taking them longer to adapt to a lot of those cloud technologies. And that's normal. We've seen it also in the past when there is a change between analog video to digital video back in the early 2000s, for example, there's the same kind of transition process. With the cloud, a lot of it really comes down to people's perception that it is perceived to be less secure than having everything hardwired in your facility. And in most cases, that's just a perception and in most cases, that's not true. So you have to deal with that. And there's a lot of education around that as well, but we're seeing a lot of trends of companies moving more and more into the cloud. It's starting with smaller companies and slowly being adopted by those larger multinationals as well. And there's no way around that. You cannot not make that move to the cloud. We also see some real challenges, for example, like in China with the great firewall and how companies deal with that sometimes, and there's ways to deal with that, but that trend is here and it's pretty much here to stay and we embrace it. We are always recommending it or at least components or parts of security to be more cloud-based. And basically what this means is that companies can avoid having a server on their premise. Server is actually in Azure or AWS and Amazon or some other cloud facility. And another part of it is the database is maintained on the cloud. And in many cases, video is being more and more recorded and stored on the cloud as well. That's where you're seeing that.Art Dicker: Which I guess from what I'm hearing, it's all much more secure and actually than anything that server is sitting in the office is actually, it's actually a prime liability or vulnerability.Ron Efron: Exactly. So if you're a medium-sized company there's pretty much no way that your cybersecurity is a higher level than Amazon and AWS or Microsoft Azure. Or the amount of money they spend on security on their data centers. The physical security around data centers and their cybersecurity around data centers and all the tests and penetration tests and everything to do around that. There's really no way most companies can have that same level of security. And then it comes down to people engineering, right? So people try to get through that through other ways like phishing scams otherwise you can't get you. You're right. So you can't the degree of cybersecurity will never be at the same level. Therefore, and then you need to, so it is worth it to move down to the cloud from that point of view, actually more secure in many cases. It's also cheaper. And it's just becoming more and more cheaper but there's other things around cybersecurity that you can be more worried about and concerned about, and that's more around the human elements.Art Dicker: Yeah, you mentioned though that, that, it started that trend of the cloud started with small companies and that really was, AWS, right? That was why should I pay for, you pay what you use as far as software licenses and. And storage and computing power and so forth. Interesting that and I imagine security, right? People probably were educated and recognize that, um, and speaking of security, cybersecurity and data security are obviously very important and as the kind of the value of data increases what it can be used for and so forth. How has the importance of data to a company increased the demands for your business from a security perspective?Ron Efron: It depends on the company in many cases as well. So some companies, they take their data, they're more data-centric, they take that more seriously than other companies, but there are two trends here. One is the general security trend where we're seeing more and more hacking and ransomware attacks and other types of phishing attacks, which are real practical risks that companies of all sizes have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. You also have an increase in regulations and compliance needs that companies also need to be increasingly complying with. And in your world as known on the law side, on the legal side of things, we're seeing that pretty much every country in the world, everything from Europe's GDPR to China's PIPL. And so you have to have certain measures in place that have some basic safeguarding of data. So even if you're not worried about it too much, there's an increasing need to be compliant with those regulations. A third part is that if you're working with other companies that take their data seriously, if you have any contractual relationship with them, you'll likely see more and more increased incidents where there are cyber-related clauses in your contract, things that you need to do and insurance that you need to buy, and it's not cheap to have an extra layer of security there so those are all multiple forces that are pushing people to take this issue more seriously.Art Dicker: I do. And I see that in contracts. You're absolutely right and whether it's a rep and warranty or specifically calling out sys, standards that need to be met or requirements for reliability and both from the server being up and standpoint and so forth. And that's the world we live in. And maybe 10 years ago, people didn't pay nearly as much attention to it, but they do. And I wanted to I wonder in your world, how much you have to stay on top of that, right? Even maybe even thinking a step ahead, right? Regulations coming out that are starting to slowly come out, for example, on artificial intelligence or obviously, for the longest time we saw in China that, we, the legal world goes to China doesn't have a comprehensive data, data privacy law. Now it does. And we saw it coming. So I imagine that's probably a big part of what you're, you don't want to be reacting to a trend right on the regular regulatory side. So how much do you have to stay on top of that, see regulations coming out and say, Oh, that's a compliance challenge that they're gonna have to come to us for. Right.Ron Efron: Look, it's just smart business, to be honest, we want to be. Within our organization, we have people that are constantly looking at the future in terms of trends and technology. So that's one side of things like what's evolving around technology. What are things going to look like in the future? How can we be a better consultant to our customers where we're offering them a system that's. What we try to say future-proof that it won't be obsolete in a couple of years and have to buy a new one. So that's one side. The other side is, of course, the regulation side. It's not just the regulations around data, but it's also other types of regulation that any business would be interested in. But of course, we want to understand that and then be ready for the other side to your question is that it helps us to be more ready when we're being pulled in that direction by our customers as well. So when a customer comes to us and says, Hey, we're worried about this. We don't want to start stumbling over ourselves to try to answer that. We want to be ready with an answer. I said no, this is what we're seeing. This is what some of our other customers are doing that is some of our partners are are telling us, for example, in China, around the PIPL, we do have some existing relationships with some law firms that specialize in this as well, that we can refer clients to if we need to work with them together, to be honest, a lot of our larger customers, they have large legal teams in place and what we do is we help educate the security teams around that so that they are being able to work better with their internal legal departments. And when they need to put something together, that they're better prepared for that. So for example, in the security world, if you have a global database of your employees and you're, that's moving digitally between China and other countries, there are certain legal processes that you need to go through now in China with their new with their new privacy laws. So that's something that we can try to help adapt the system to better suit their needs in their specific situation.Art Dicker: And speaking of it, it certainly touches on China to some extent, but not exclusively to China. Are there sensitivities speaking of sort of personal data, one of those personal data is facial recognition, right? At least indirectly. Are there any sensitivities you've encountered with this or other emerging technologies where you're it may for your clients? And I imagine it's a sensitive issue, not just for you, but for your clients as well, where it might enhance these things from a security perspective. But again, you have to be cognizant of sensitivities around some of the data you're collecting and your system is collecting, right?Ron Efron: Yes, for sure. And again, different companies have different cultures and different backgrounds and different ways of dealing with that. Excuse me. So for example, European countries and companies are going to be more sensitive to such issues, whereas Asian companies might be less sensitive to that just culturally. And the U.S. is somewhere in the middle. We have some international schools as clients that are also very worried about that, and there are various ways of dealing with that. So the facial recognition technology is not necessarily keeping your record of people's faces. It keeps other signatures. So there are other ways to deal with that and be sensitive to people's privacy and all that. But in terms of adoption and in terms of perception, that it really comes down to those their home culture biases. In many ways, but it's, that's not the only type of technology that's out there, but it is becoming more and more widespread. Another thing is that it's not cheap. It's actually quite expensive to have facial recognition. So that's also another inhibitor to its widespread adoption, but it's just one more technology out there. Like here in Asia and Singapore, for example, the airport is full of it. You, every gate that you pass, every inspection point is done with facial recognition today. It's not done with people looking at your passport and your. You're seeing it more and more in office buildings as well. That being said, in China, it is pretty much everywhere. Oh yeah. So every visitor management system, if you go into a building and you're visiting a client or a supplier, you're going to go through a process where they scan your passport, they take a photo of you and everything, and then to get into the actual elevator bank, you have to pass through a turnstile that's probably looking at your face. And it captures that. For Chinese citizens, it's even a step more where it's all linked to their Alipay accounts and sometimes they can do a transaction just by looking into a camera without even using their phone at all, which is pretty scary.Art Dicker: You beat me to it, butRon Efron: what we are seeing though, is that some of these technologies that are in China are evolving within China and not outside of China, even to a point that we, once we approached a Chinese facial recognition product company, and they told us straight out that they're not selling outside of China, that they're just, there's not doing that market.Ron Efron: Yeah.Art Dicker: It's big enough market in China, for that anyway but yeah, maybe I can see why not.Ron Efron: That is true, but I am worried that longer term, there might be dual standards in the world. There's going to be a China standard and a global standard for various things, not just security, you see it also, there might be on communication network protocols. There might be other aspects that the China, Chinese government are going to try to have their own for various reasons.Art Dicker: Does that present a challenge for your clients? Having to be on both sides of the Great Firewall, for example, and having dual standards for things?Ron Efron: It hasn't got to the point where you need to, at the protocol level, that things are different.Ron Efron: No, I haven't seen that yet. But I think at a larger global geopolitical element, China is trying to be more of an influencer on global standards. And, due to their size, they, you can understand that, most of our customers, they're trying to be compliant with like international norms.Ron Efron: So a way you might have seen this in news recently were in the past where some CCTV products were banned in the U.S. government, at least. So that has trickled down to some companies as well. And we're not trying to push that one way or the other. If a client comes to us and says they don't want, they want to exclude certain brands from their design, that's okay. And others, that's not an issue for them. They want to see all the options. So we cater to them and based on their needs.Art Dicker: That begs the question. And to, to what extent. Obviously, because so much so many things are manufactured in China, right? What extent.Art Dicker: I'll use that extreme example, in here, and I'm sure you caught this in the port up in Long Beach. They're talking about tearing down the cranes system that I think it's a real story because of this perceived security risk with the, the operating system, essentially, for the cranes is the part or all the cranes are made in China, including that operating system, and that's seen as a national security risk.Art Dicker: So they're thinking of ripping out the cranes and replacing them with American made cranes. I don't know if America even makes those kinds of cranes for docking and transporting the things on and offshore. But that's an example of where Chinese hardware, right? Or, and I guess software as well is. is seen as less trustworthy.Art Dicker: Has that been an issue with your, with any of your clients so far?Ron Efron: Only for those specific brands that have been added to that formal list of products, that's really to the extent of it. Other than that, if a product is owned by an American company, but made in China like an Apple phone, for example,Art Dicker: we don't really see.Art Dicker: Everything is made in China, right?Ron Efron: That is changing to, to, to a degree but yes that, that's less of a concern than it just comes down to that brand and their reputation and all that. Yeah, what you touched on, who knows if that's, it could be true, is it based on true security risk or not, that might be a different question.Ron Efron: There are certain things that, it's, would be legitimate for governments to be worried about. And there are certain things that it might, there might be other interests involved, paranoiaArt Dicker: there, yeah.Ron Efron: Or other business interests, maybe there's a local crane company that that's, a benefit to getArt Dicker: that business.Art Dicker: That's hard.Ron Efron: It's harder to unpack.Art Dicker: Yeah, that's fair. Yeah. Who has lots of motivations, potentially. Um, speaking of China, and I wanted to, This is a big question, so I wanted to, to. To end on this 1 I imagine you've got a team working with a lot of multinational companies in China, but as we all know, when we talked in this podcast before there's a bit of a migration or a de risking.Art Dicker: From China. It's been there for a while. The whole China plus one strategy. But that seems to be accelerating quite a bit in the last few years, especially coming out of COVID going to Vietnam or elsewhere, especially in, those other countries where you're operating. And I wonder to what extent you're continuing to work with those clients as they move and help them with that planning from a security perspective.Art Dicker: How has that trend impacted you and your business and how you're serving your clients?Ron Efron: So the trend is definitely clear out of all the countries who work within Asia. We're seeing the least amount of growth actually in China and a lot more activity in countries like Vietnam, like the Philippines, like India, for sure.Ron Efron: Even here in Singapore and even in Japan, which kind of surprised me last year. Yeah. It's understandable due to the geopolitical sort of wins that are happening and COVID a lot of boardrooms around the world are saying, wait, we don't want to have all our eggs in one basket. We need to have some contingencies in place.Ron Efron: What if something happens again? What can we do? So due to that, you're seeing strategies where the supply chains are less centralized, in China, and it is a bit more thinking going on. On top of that, you also have their own domestic markets in Asia, also in high growth mode. So India obviously is the big, the bigger one, but Vietnam, the Philippines Indonesia, all of these are potential new markets as well for consumers, not only to manufacture, but also to sell.Ron Efron: And for example, with Apple. Not only are they starting to make phones in India, but they just opened their first Apple store in India. So if that trends continue, there'll be a lot more growth there as well. And that's also due to the government in India have changed some of their regulations around retail laws.Ron Efron: And they're a bit more pro business, or business friendly compared to the past. But the bottom line is for us, that just means more opportunities. Yeah. So companies are growing, building more facilities, building more factories around the region. And that's business that we like to help our customers with in terms of challenges.Ron Efron: It's what we know from the past that we know how to operate in Asia. So it's the normal challenges of building your capacity, hiring good people, making sure they know, how to do their job well and having all the infrastructure in place so that you can grow with your customers. The challenge that actually becomes a challenge.Ron Efron: And it's much harder than you think, like doing a project or simultaneously doing projects in Tokyo, Sydney, Jakarta, and in Bangalore is not that easy. And because you're dealing with very different environments, very different people and different challenges, but that's, No, that's what we know. And that's what we we're pretty good at actually.Art Dicker: I was going to say, that's probably, that's gotta be your advantage, right? That you can seamlessly work across different geographies like that. That's gotta be a selling point for you and a competitive advantage for you guys.Ron Efron: For sure. And then our largest competitor in this space is is my old company.Art Dicker: Yeah. So you've got, But, and I imagine too, you're also quite, you know, you're easy to open up in new markets and it's because you're, you're a private company, right? You're young in your DNA, right? You're experienced in your, in the management team, but as a company, you're young in your DNA.Art Dicker: So you're probably more, more nimble, right? I guess is what I should say.Ron Efron: I would hope so. And the fact that COVID started pretty much after, when we started our company, we were, even when we started, we had, we envisioned that would be more spread out and take advantage of the newer technologies at the time to be able to work across a region in a very efficient way.Ron Efron: And then COVID came, it just really forced that even faster upon everybody, but we were ready for that in some way. And that helped us. To even sharpen our skills further. So that we ended up coming out stronger from that. I think,Art Dicker: yeah, no, I can tell. And and I think the audits can tell just listening to you that, that, that.Art Dicker: That you're that's a challenge that's actually been good for your business and you've met that challenge. Oh, Ron if people listening in the audience want to reach out to you for maybe they have they're at a multinational company and they're looking, they're going to a new country like India, Indonesia, or one of these other markets that you're in, how is the best way for them to reach out to you, LinkedIn or another way or the website or, What's the best way?Ron Efron: Sure. Our company website is blueoceanssecurity.com. Blue is B L U, ocean security. And you can find my LinkedIn as well. And I'm sure you can add a email in your show notes. Yep,Art Dicker: absolutely. FeelRon Efron: free to reach out to me. It's funny, we just when we came up with our name today, when you're starting new companies or new domain names It's getting harder and harder.Ron Efron: Yeah. You have to drop valve. It does getArt Dicker: harder. Yeah. But I like it. It's a little more,Ron Efron: unique.Art Dicker: It's a little, it not edgy, but it's, it's a little more unique. But you have to be unique, as you said, to for these days. Registering company or a, or website. It's aRon Efron: bit.Ron Efron: It's a bit play on the words of that book, The Blue Origin Strategy, where we're trying to not work in a very competitive environment, but come up with products and services that, you we're not competing directly on with competitors. And that's part of the vision there.Art Dicker: Okay. Hey, Ron, it was a real treat to have you on and and I'm sure the audience will love listening to this.Art Dicker: It's a topic that I think is not talked about enough. And so that was definitely a reason why we had to do this episode. I thank you, want to thank you for joining us and I'm sure the audience got a lot out of this. Thanks Ron for coming on.Ron Efron: Thank you https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/

We chat with Emery Bowles, who has been moving back and forth between Japan and the US, and the mind behind the site Remote Working.  We discuss how his young son handles traveling between the US and Japan, digital nomads and how AI will impact them, and much more! EmeryBowles.com I've been moving back and forth between Japan and the US for years. The quality of life in Japan is much better. - Business Insider

In a world where the global pandemic has forever transformed the traditional office environment, how do we strike the right balance between productivity and flexibility? Is it still possible for businesses to foster an environment ripe for innovation?  Join Linda Yates in this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast while she explores the evolution of the workplace working with Claire Chandler, a former corporate leader turned entrepreneur. Together, they discussed the trials and triumphs of remote working in our modern-day society. From the impact of COVID-19 on strategic planning to the quest for harmony within virtual teams, they'll unearth the potent blend of leadership, communication, and human connection shaping the future of work. Claire Chandler's Journey Claire's background is deeply rooted in corporate leadership, with over 25 years of experience.  She transitioned from her role as a vice president of human resources in a large company to entrepreneurship, founding Talent Boost. This move allowed her to focus on aligning HR and business leaders to achieve strategic outcomes, fostering more effective teamwork, and facilitating rapid business growth.  Her journey reflects a commitment to leadership development and an understanding of the dynamics between structure and the ability of leaders to inspire and guide their teams, a mission she has been dedicated to for over a decade. Introduction to Flexible Work Structures As Covid-19 swept across the globe, companies were abruptly pushed into rethinking their workplace strategies.  Claire discusses the pre-pandemic times when organizations grappled with the concept of flexible work arrangements and found themselves ill-prepared for the sudden necessity of remote working.  She sheds light on how businesses had to rapidly pivot and innovate during the initial lockdowns, forever altering the traditional work environment. The Hybrid Work Environment Challenge The transition to a hybrid work model was not without its hiccups. Some businesses fell into the trap of attempting to revert to old practices, demanding employees to return to the office full-time, a move that didn't sit well with the emerging preference for flexible work setups.  Claire discusses the challenge leaders face in creating a work environment that aligns with contemporary lifestyles, balances personal and professional demands, and propels strategic business objectives. Purpose and Communication in Leadership Leadership clarity and effective communication are key to navigating the new work landscape.  Linda and Claire explore the critical task of engaging employees while aligning with the business's strategic goals.  Claire believes that human connection is the cornerstone in resolving conflict, aligning goals, and celebrating triumphs within a hybrid workforce. Nonverbal Communication in Remote Settings Remote work has cast a spotlight on the importance of nonverbal communication. Leaders are called upon to fine-tune their strategies to counter the shortcomings of virtual interactions. Claire uncovers the nuances of nonverbal cues often missed in remote settings and the need for active listening to overcome these challenges. The lessons Claire shares in this episode offer invaluable insights into the shifting tides of today's professional landscape. This episode is a must-listen if you're seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of managing a remote team or finding harmony within a flexible work structure. Don't miss this compelling narrative to help reshape your approach to work and leadership—listen to the full episode for a treasure trove of strategic insights and personal revelations. "Just because they can come back into a physical site and be together five days a week, is it really going to make a difference, enough of a difference to your value proposition as a business and what you're trying to achieve, that you're going to ask them to do that?" - Claire Chandler. Resources Claire Chandler on LinkedIn TalentBoost.net Clairechandler.net Growthonpurpose.com  If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode's sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won't miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

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