{"id":31374,"date":"2025-03-25T08:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/?p=31374"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:36:38","slug":"office-optional-a-column-by-larry-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/office-optional-a-column-by-larry-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Optional: A Column by Larry English"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technology continues to change everything about the way we work. Centric Consulting CEO Larry English is here to guide the way.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/team\/larry-english\/\">Larry English<\/a> is a workplace futurist, passionate about all things innovation, particularly technology that drives disruptive change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well before remote work became the norm, Larry was at the forefront of the virtual model. Twenty-five years ago, Larry, along with his two longtime friends and colleagues &#8212; Dave Rosevelt and Eric Van Luven &#8212; built their own company where employees could work virtually, and the culture would contribute to business success and employee happiness. Since then, we have expanded to more than 1,400 team members with locations across the US and India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In 2020, Larry published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Office-Optional-Connected-Culture-Virtual-ebook\/dp\/B088KVK8L6\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Office%20Optional&amp;qid=1589988568&amp;sr=8-1&amp;utm_source=Book&amp;utm_medium=AmazonLink&amp;utm_campaign=OfficeOptional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams<\/a>, a roadmap to virtual work success.<\/strong> The book distills Larry\u2019s insights from more than two decades leading Centric, a remote-first company with an award-winning culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larry continues to share his insights on <a href=\"http:\/\/forbes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes.com<\/a>, where he shares the latest thinking on all the ways the workplace is evolving, from leadership and organizational culture to technology and beyond. See Larry\u2019s Forbes column below and check back regularly for more.<\/p>\n<h2>Read the Latest<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-60230\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Shadow AI and AI Agents\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Shadow-AI-and-AI-Agents-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/shadow-it-and-ai-agents-how-to-balance-democratization-and-control\/\">Shadow IT And AI Agents: How To Balance Democratization And Control<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Capable of automating tasks and taking actions autonomously, AI agents promise to transform productivity. But they also revive one of IT\u2019s oldest fears: shadow IT, the unsanctioned use of technology that operates outside of official corporate oversight. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/shadow-it-and-ai-agents-how-to-balance-democratization-and-control\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Read Additional Articles<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Read the Column<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-59537\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI and entry-level jobs-2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-entry-level-jobs-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-the-vanishing-entry-level-job-the-changing-future-of-work\/\">AI and the Vanishing Entry-Level Job: The Changing Future of Work<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Clearly technology plays a role in the plummeting job market for new grads. Will organizations suffer a future leadership gap if they don\u2019t develop new talent? And what \u2014 if anything \u2014 can young people do to AI-proof their careers? There is hope. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-the-vanishing-entry-level-job-the-changing-future-of-work\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-59066 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Ai in Project mangement\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-in-Project-mangement-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-in-project-management-turning-past-mistakes-into-risk-intelligence\/\">AI in Project Management: Turning Past Mistakes Into Risk Intelligence<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>What if by using AI in project management, project managers could have better visibility into risks and past mistakes before they repeat? And the bigger question \u2014 why do they keep repeating the same mistakes? <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-in-project-management-turning-past-mistakes-into-risk-intelligence\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-58636 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI--150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting False AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI--835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI--415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centric-Consulting-False-AI--350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-false-ai-insights-when-more-data-means-more-problems\/\">The Rise Of False AI Insights: When More Data Means More Problems<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes AI generates misinformation and false insights. It provides an answer based on real data, but data that is outdated, incomplete or inaccurate. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-false-ai-insights-when-more-data-means-more-problems\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-58227 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI ipaas\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ipaas-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/clean-connected-data-is-the-foundation-of-ai-ipaas-makes-it-possible\/\">Clean, Connected Data Is The Foundation Of AI \u2014 iPaaS Makes It Possible<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Layering AI on top of [a] fragmented and siloed digital infrastructure won\u2019t produce good results; it only adds more chaos. Simply put, poor data quality makes AI useless. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/clean-connected-data-is-the-foundation-of-ai-ipaas-makes-it-possible\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-57586 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI Agents for App Modernization\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Centric-Consulting-AI-Agents-for-App-Modernization-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-10x-your-app-modernization-impact-with-ai-agents\/\">How to 10x Your App Modernization Impact With AI Agents<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>As businesses embrace AI and begin to see real impacts, app modernization has never been more urgent for organizations dragging their feet on getting started. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-10x-your-app-modernization-impact-with-ai-agents\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-57324\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming--150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI and Programming\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming--835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming--415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Programming--350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-programming-an-evolution-not-an-extinction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI and Programming: An Evolution, Not an Extinction<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The reality around AI and programming is more nuanced than headlines suggest. Programming is not dead and programmers do not need to panic \u2014 but their roles will evolve as AI advances and disrupts the programming industry. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-programming-an-evolution-not-an-extinction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-56731\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Practical AI Featured\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Practical-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/practical-ai-a-low-cost-low-risk-guide-to-getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical AI: A Low-Cost, Low-Risk Guide to Getting Started<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>What if there was a way to get started with AI that lowers the investment costs, demonstrates ROI and avoids the security risks? Executives need to go back to the basics, exploring how AI can solve specific business problems. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/practical-ai-a-low-cost-low-risk-guide-to-getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-55999 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Q-Day\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Centric-Consulting-Q-Day-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/from-q-day-to-ai-risks-the-cybersecurity-wake-up-call-for-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From Q-Day To AI Risks: The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call For Leaders<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Q-Day \u2014 the leap in quantum computing that will severely weaken much of the world\u2019s current cybersecurity systems \u2014 will come eventually. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/from-q-day-to-ai-risks-the-cybersecurity-wake-up-call-for-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-55688\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Workplace Culture with AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Centric-Consulting-Workplace-Culture-with-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/is-organizational-culture-the-next-frontier-for-ai-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Organizational Culture the Next Frontier for AI in the Workplace?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>AI and culture may not seem an obvious pairing. AI is as high tech as you can get, while culture is deeply human, encompassing how people treat each other, treat customers and work with one another.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/is-organizational-culture-the-next-frontier-for-ai-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-55225 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting accelerating AI adoption\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Centric-Consulting-accelerating-AI-adoption-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/6-powerful-ways-to-tap-into-employee-emotions-to-accelerate-ai-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Powerful Ways To Tap Into Employee Emotions To Accelerate AI Adoption<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>By digging into how employees feel about AI, whether excited, anxious, apathetic or puzzled, leaders can better understand how to encourage AI adoption. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/6-powerful-ways-to-tap-into-employee-emotions-to-accelerate-ai-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-54772\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting need to know about AI agents\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Centric-Consulting-need-to-know-about-AI-agents-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/an-executives-crash-course-in-ai-agents_ai\/\">An Executive\u2019s Crash Course In AI Agents<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Read on for an AI agent crash course, including a definition of this new technology and answers to questions about security, team impact and the investment required for leaders to get their organization caught up. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/an-executives-crash-course-in-ai-agents_ai\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-54296\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI ROI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Centric-Consulting-AI-ROI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ais-roi-can-be-elusive-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-hype-is-misguided_ai\/\">AI\u2019s ROI Can Be Elusive, But That Doesn\u2019t Mean The Hype Is Misguided<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>AI implementation can be complex. But if you make sure to align the technology with your business strategy, have ROI in mind from the beginning, and put a robust measurement program in place, you\u2019ll soon start reaping the rewards of AI. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ais-roi-can-be-elusive-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-hype-is-misguided_ai\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-53888\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Ai Learning Program\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-Ai-Learning-Program-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/6-elements-of-an-ai-learning-program-for-employee-development_ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Elements of an AI Learning Program for Employee Development<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Many leaders seem to be delaying adding AI learning opportunities into their employee development strategies. Over half of workers in a recent UiPath survey said they haven\u2019t received any AI education or guidelines about using AI at work. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/6-elements-of-an-ai-learning-program-for-employee-development_ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-53527\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI for employee satisfaction\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Centric-Consulting-AI-for-employee-satisfaction-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/can-ai-be-the-key-to-workplace-satisfaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can AI Be The Key To Workplace Satisfaction?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s been plenty of chatter about AI helping employees accomplish more in their day, the technology could serve a higher purpose: To help employees enjoy work more by finding better work-life balance and more meaning and satisfaction in their jobs. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/can-ai-be-the-key-to-workplace-satisfaction\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-52813\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Responsible AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Centric-Consulting-Responsible-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/your-business-needs-responsible-ai-by-design-now\/\"> Your Business Needs Responsible AI By Design Now. Here\u2019s How to Get Started<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Leaders need a plan for responsible AI governance that protects privacy and personal data, upholds the well-being of users, mitigates bias and promotes transparency. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/your-business-needs-responsible-ai-by-design-now\/\">Read morE<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-52400\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Trustworthy AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Centric-Consulting-Trustworthy-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/5-keys-to-building-trustworthy-ai-and-closing-the-trust-gap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Keys To Building Trustworthy AI And Closing The Trust Gap With Employees<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The trust problem \u2014 referred to as the AI trust gap \u2014 goes deeper than employees mistrusting the technology itself. When implemented carelessly, AI can also degrade the trust workers have in their employer. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/5-keys-to-building-trustworthy-ai-and-closing-the-trust-gap\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-51821\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Merging Remote Companies\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Centric-Consulting-Merging-Remote-Companies-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/merging-remote-companies-heres-how-to-get-culture-right\/\">Merging Remote Companies? Here\u2019s How To Get Culture Right<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>To ensure the success of an M&amp;A process with two remote or hybrid companies, leaders should understand the cultures at play, including where values align and diverge. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/merging-remote-companies-heres-how-to-get-culture-right\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-51438\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Technology Modernization\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Technology-Modernization-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/3-questions-to-guide-cost-effective-technology-modernization\/\">3 Questions To Guide Cost-Effective Technology Modernization<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Organizations that keep pace with modern technology can make more informed decisions more rapidly, offer a better customer and employee experience, and more deftly navigate the quickly changing business world. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/3-questions-to-guide-cost-effective-technology-modernization\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-51334\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Larry Forbes Microsoft Copilot\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Centric-Consulting-Larry-Forbes-Microsoft-Copilot-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-steps-to-becoming-ai-ready-with-microsoft-copilot\/\">4 Steps To Becoming AI Ready With Microsoft Copilot<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In early 2024, Microsoft made Copilot for Microsoft 365, its AI assistant, widely available to organizations of all sizes. This represents a huge opportunity for companies to take advantage of the powerful productivity gains possible with AI. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-steps-to-becoming-ai-ready-with-microsoft-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-51229\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting woman on a computer\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centric-Consulting-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/smart-vendor-security-is-key-to-avoiding-a-data-breach-in-2024\/\">Smart Vendor Security Is Key To Avoiding A Data Breach In 2024<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Organizations should focus on the following action items in 2024 to protect themselves against attacks through third-party apps and services. Of course, the more mature an organization\u2019s vendor security program, the more minimized the risks. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/smart-vendor-security-is-key-to-avoiding-a-data-breach-in-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-50082\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting AI and Project Management\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centric-Consulting-AI-and-Project-Management-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-will-save-not-kill-project-management\/\">AI Will Save \u2013 Not Kill \u2013 Project Management<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Project managers, before you let that data point flood you with fear, listen up: AI is not going to replace you. But it will make you more efficient and effective giving you greater forward-looking insights and increasing your power over steering projects to success. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-will-save-not-kill-project-management\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-49359\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Hyperautomation through RPA and AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centric-Consulting-Hyperautomation-through-RPA-and-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/rpa-paired-with-ai-opens-up-a-new-world-of-automation\/\">RPA Paired With AI Opens Up A New World Of Automation<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>RPA on its own is limited to straightforward, structured and objective tasks. AI expands the possibilities to include capabilities with nuanced, subjective or unstructured data. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/rpa-paired-with-ai-opens-up-a-new-world-of-automation\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-48938\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting Data and AI\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Centric-Consulting-Data-and-AI-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/fix-your-data-win-at-ai-heres-how-to-get-started\/\">Fix Your Data, Win At AI. Here\u2019s How To Get Started.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>While most companies implementing AI into their operations aren\u2019t dealing with anything so important as human life, there\u2019s a salient lesson here: Feed AI systems bad data, you\u2019ll get bad results. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/fix-your-data-win-at-ai-heres-how-to-get-started\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-47481\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting - AI Revolution\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FB-Client-Story-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/caught-off-guard-by-the-ai-revolution-heres-how-your-company-can-catch-up\/\">Caught Off Guard By the AI Revolution? Here&#8217;s How Your Company Can Catch Up<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>We all knew AI was coming, but suddenly, this new tool with seemingly limitless potential became available, leaving organizations scrambling to figure out when, where and how to use it. So, if you\u2019ve been caught off guard by\u00a0the AI revolution, don\u2019t worry \u2014 you\u2019re hardly alone. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/caught-off-guard-by-the-ai-revolution-heres-how-your-company-can-catch-up\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-47014\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting - Larry English and Hybrid Work\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Larry-Forbes-Messy-Middle-Featured-1-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/essential-tips-for-navigating-the-messy-middle-of-hybrid-work\/\">Essential Tips For Navigating the \u201cMessy Middle\u201d Of Hybrid Work<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Hybrid work is emerging as a winner for workers and organizations alike. There\u2019s just one problem: Hybrid work is most definitely a \u201cmessy middle,\u201d forcing companies to navigate numerous complexities in an attempt to find an arrangement that works for everyone. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/essential-tips-for-navigating-the-messy-middle-of-hybrid-work\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-45877\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Centric Consulting, Office Optional in-office work\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-Office-Work-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/look-to-hospitality-for-the-future-of-commercial-real-estate-and-in-office-work\/\">Look to Hospitality for the Future of Commercial Real Estate and In-Office Work<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Adapting to meet consumer needs has not been a part of the commercial office model.\u00a0While the business world has changed, the office model hasn\u2019t yet needed to evolve to keep up. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/look-to-hospitality-for-the-future-of-commercial-real-estate-and-in-office-work\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-45051\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AI Security\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AI-Security-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-security-is-your-organization-ready\/\">AI and Security: Is Your Organization Ready?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The best ways to prepare for the security implications of artificial intelligence are to educate, create governance, remain vigilant and plan for recovery in case of a breach. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-and-security-is-your-organization-ready\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-44462\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"CIO Priorities\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CIO-Priorities-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/top-priorities-for-cios-managing-through-uncertainty\/\">Top Priorities for CIOs Managing Through Uncertainty<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Ready or not, the role of AI and working through everything from security to governance is now on every CIOs radar. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/top-priorities-for-cios-managing-through-uncertainty\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-44122\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AI Culture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AI-Culture-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-impact-of-ai-on-company-culture-and-how-to-prepare-now\/\">The Impact of AI on Company Culture and How to Prepare Now<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Your company\u2019s culture will impact how quickly and successfully an organization can adopt AI. And, done well, AI can actually improve company culture. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-impact-of-ai-on-company-culture-and-how-to-prepare-now\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-43601\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ChatGPT and RPA\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ChatGPT-and-RPA-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/wondering-how-chatgpt-will-impact-businesses-look-to-rpa-as-an-example\/\">Wondering How ChatGPT Will Impact Businesses? Look To RPA As an Example<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Implemented thoughtfully, advancing technology can improve employees\u2019 experience, unshackling them from draining menial work and freeing them up for more meaningful, satisfying tasks. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/wondering-how-chatgpt-will-impact-businesses-look-to-rpa-as-an-example\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-42691\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digital transformation\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Digital-transformation-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/without-the-right-culture-your-digital-transformation-efforts-will-fail\/\">Without The Right Culture, Your Digital Transformation Efforts Will Fail<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>According to a McKinsey survey, most businesses see less than one-third of the results expected from digital transformation efforts. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/without-the-right-culture-your-digital-transformation-efforts-will-fail\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-41904\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Company Culture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Company-Culture-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-tactics-to-keep-company-culture-strong-during-difficult-times\/\">4 Tactics to Keep Company Culture Strong During Difficult Times<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>As leaders face an uncertain economy in 2023, it\u2019s important to remember the power and value of culture. It\u2019s not a project that can be shoved aside during difficult times. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-tactics-to-keep-company-culture-strong-during-difficult-times\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-41448\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Nomads\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Digital-Nomads-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/digital-nomads-increased-131-percent-from-2019-will-the-trend-prevail-in-a-tough-economy\/\">Digital Nomads Increased 131 Percent From 2019. Will the Trend Prevail in a Tough Economy?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The ranks of digital nomads with traditional employment have more than tripled since 2019, now making up 66 percent of all digital nomads. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/digital-nomads-increased-131-percent-from-2019-will-the-trend-prevail-in-a-tough-economy\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-40804\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"virtual reality\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/virtual-reality-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/i-experimented-with-virtual-reality-heres-what-leaders-need-to-know\/\">I Experimented With Virtual Reality. Here\u2019s What Leaders Need to Know.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>According to Gartner, by 2026, 25 percent of people will spend one hour per day or more in virtual reality, and nearly one-third of businesses will offer products or services for the metaverse. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/i-experimented-with-virtual-reality-heres-what-leaders-need-to-know\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-40456\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Acceptance in the Workplace\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Acceptance-in-the-Workplace-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/25-percent-of-employees-feel-they-dont-belong-at-work-could-tech-solve-the-problem\/\">25 Percent of Employees Feel They Don\u2019t Belong at Work. Could Tech Solve the Problem?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Recent studies have found that 25 percent of employees feel they don\u2019t belong at their workplace, and 40 percent of employees feel isolated. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/25-percent-of-employees-feel-they-dont-belong-at-work-could-tech-solve-the-problem\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-39983\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Upskilling leadership\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Upskilling-leadership-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/upskilling-leaders-is-essential-in-the-new-world-of-work-4-steps-to-get-started\/\">Upskilling Leaders Is Essential in the New World of Work: 4 Steps to Get Started<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>According to LinkedIn\u2019s 2022 Workplace Learning Report, 49 percent of learning and development programs in 2022 focused on leadership and management training. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/upskilling-leaders-is-essential-in-the-new-world-of-work-4-steps-to-get-started\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-38329\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid b2b Sales\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hybrid-b2b-Sales-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/hybrid-b2b-sales-will-be-the-norm-by-2024-how-to-embrace-the-future-of-sales-now\/\">Hybrid B2B Sales Will Be the Norm By 2024. How to Embrace the Future of Sales Now<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Before 2020, B2B sales of complex solutions and services were conducted almost entirely in person. All that changed with the pandemic. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/hybrid-b2b-sales-will-be-the-norm-by-2024-how-to-embrace-the-future-of-sales-now\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-36825\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Work Experience\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-Work-Experience-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-every-generation-has-a-great-remote-work-experience\/\">How to Ensure Every Generation Has a Great Remote Work Experience<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>My son is what I like to call a remote native. He entered the workforce after the pandemic hit, and so he\u2019s never known full-time office life. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-every-generation-has-a-great-remote-work-experience\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/clients-dev-centric-consulting.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-33926 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hiring\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hiring-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/interviewing-for-remote-jobs-a-guide-to-evaluating-whether-a-company-has-great-remote-culture\/\">Interviewing for Remote Jobs? A Guide to Evaluating Whether a Company Has Great Remote Culture<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>As the Great Reshuffle churns on, employees continue to look for new opportunities that better align with their desires for work-life balance and flexibility. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/interviewing-for-remote-jobs-a-guide-to-evaluating-whether-a-company-has-great-remote-culture\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/clients-dev-centric-consulting.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-33842 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote And Hybrid Workplace\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-and-Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-essential-tactics-for-building-influence-in-a-hybrid-setting\/\">4 Essential Tactics for Building Influence in a Hybrid Setting<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The debate is over: Hybrid work is the new normal. The\u00a02022 Microsoft Work Trend Index\u00a0found hybrid work up seven points from last year (to 38 percent). <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-essential-tactics-for-building-influence-in-a-hybrid-setting\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-37733\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"collaboration tool\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collaboration-tool-featured-1-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/do-you-still-use-email-to-collaborate-with-other-companies-heres-why-thats-a-mistake\/\">Do You Still Use Email to Collaborate With Other Companies? Here&#8217;s Why That&#8217;s a Mistake<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>When collaborating with other companies on a project, too many businesses rely on email and other outdated practices. Complications, headaches and frustrations ensue. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/do-you-still-use-email-to-collaborate-with-other-companies-heres-why-thats-a-mistake\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-34248\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Offering Remote Work\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Offering-Remote-Work-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/why-offering-remote-work-isnt-enough-to-attract-talent-in-2022\/\">Why Offering Remote Work Isn&#8217;t Enough to Attract Talent in 2022<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In 2022, offering remote work isn\u2019t a perk. It\u2019s table stakes. The pandemic showed people the benefits of working from home, and they\u2019re demanding flexibility from their workplaces. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/why-offering-remote-work-isnt-enough-to-attract-talent-in-2022\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33864\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Risks Of Doing HybridRisks Of Doing Hybrid\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/risks-of-doing-hybrid-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-risks-of-doing-hybrid-yourself\/\">The Risks of Doing Hybrid Yourself<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In response to the overwhelming evidence that employees don\u2019t want to go back to full-time office life, companies everywhere are adopting hybrid workplace models. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-risks-of-doing-hybrid-yourself\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33762\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Work Myths\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remote-work-myths-featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/having-trouble-embracing-remote-work-you-need-to-overcome-these-3-limiting-beliefs\/\">Having Trouble Embracing Remote Work? You Need to Overcome These 3 Limiting Beliefs<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Companies that embrace the new world of work are reaping the benefits. For instance, they\u2019re able to attract a significantly larger talent pool. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/having-trouble-embracing-remote-work-you-need-to-overcome-these-3-limiting-beliefs\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33702\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid Strategy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hybrid-Strategy-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-signs-your-hybrid-strategy-isnt-working\/\">4 Signs Your Hybrid Strategy Isn&#8217;t Working<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>You may think your hybrid strategy is going well, but do your employees agree? <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/4-signs-your-hybrid-strategy-isnt-working\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33472\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Freelance Talent Strategy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Freelance-Talent-Strategy-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/will-on-demand-talent-be-the-next-work-revolution-3-tips-for-building-a-freelance-talent-strategy\/\">Will On-Demand Talent Be the Next Work Revolution? 3 Tips for Building a Freelance Talent Strategy<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The remote work revolution is already over \u2014 hybrid has won \u2014 but another major shift could be coming. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/will-on-demand-talent-be-the-next-work-revolution-3-tips-for-building-a-freelance-talent-strategy\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33229\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual Healthcare\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Virtual-Healthcare-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/virtual-healthcare-is-the-future-if-organizations-can-clear-these-hurdles\/\">Virtual Healthcare is the Future If Organizations Can Clear These Hurdles<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Many healthcare organizations are working on advancing virtual care options. That said, the path to digital healthcare transformation is bumpy. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/virtual-healthcare-is-the-future-if-organizations-can-clear-these-hurdles\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32979\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Leadership skills\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Leadership-Skills-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-we-work-has-forever-changed-its-time-for-leadership-skills-to-catch-up\/\">How We Work Has Forever Changed. It&#8217;s Time for Leadership to Catch Up<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The rise of virtual work will bring widespread demand for work-life balance, and it will also lead to a more inclusive world with opportunities open to talent no matter where they call home. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-we-work-has-forever-changed-its-time-for-leadership-skills-to-catch-up\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32869\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid-Friendly\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hybrid-Friendly-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-office-needs-to-become-hybrid-friendly-4-tips-for-getting-started\/\">The Office Needs to Become Hybrid Friendly: 4 Tips for Getting Started<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>After compensation, the No. 1 thing employees care about in 2021 is flexibility. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-office-needs-to-become-hybrid-friendly-4-tips-for-getting-started\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32503\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid Workplace Model\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hybrid-Workplace-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/outdated-tech-is-a-non-starter-in-the-hybrid-world-3-ways-to-start-a-digital-transformation\/\">Outdated Tech is a Non-starter in the Hybrid World: 3 Ways to Start a Digital Transformation<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A recent Office Depot survey revealed that companies are failing their remote employees when it comes to technology. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/outdated-tech-is-a-non-starter-in-the-hybrid-world-3-ways-to-start-a-digital-transformation\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32079\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hybrid Model\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hybrid-Model-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/going-hybrid-isnt-simple-but-it-is-necessary-heres-how-to-get-started\">Going Hybrid Isn\u2019t Simple, But It Is Necessary: Here\u2019s How to Get Started<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>After getting a taste for the flexibility offered by remote work, 73 percent of employees don\u2019t want to go back to full-time office life, says the 2021 Microsoft Work Trend Index. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/going-hybrid-isnt-simple-but-it-is-necessary-heres-how-to-get-started\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31901\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AI Remote Work Culture\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AI-Remote-Work-Culture-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-holds-the-key-to-helping-remote-organizations-maintain-great-culture\/\">AI Holds the Key to Helping Remote Organizations Maintain a Great Culture<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>How do you know if remote employees are engaged and happy? Do your remote teams have the dynamics that fuel success? <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/ai-holds-the-key-to-helping-remote-organizations-maintain-great-culture\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31811\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Workers Office Optional\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Office-Optional-Remote-Workers-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-hidden-costs-when-remote-workers-spend-all-day-on-the-couch\/\">The Hidden Cost When Remote Workers Spend All Day on the Couch<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The remote worker typing away while lounging on a comfy couch or bed is a familiar image.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-hidden-costs-when-remote-workers-spend-all-day-on-the-couch\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31721\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gig Workers\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gig-Workers-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/gig-workers-are-the-workforce-of-the-future-heres-how-to-engage-them\/\">Gig Workers Are the Workforce of the Future: Here&#8217;s How to Engage Them<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>More and more, workers are breaking free of the 9-to-5 paradigm and striking out on their own as independent contractors, freelancers and digital nomads. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/gig-workers-are-the-workforce-of-the-future-heres-how-to-engage-them\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31586\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Exhaust\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Digital-Exhaust-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/digital-exhaust-the-most-valuable-asset-your-organization-owns-but-isnt-using\/\">Digital Exhaust: The Most Valuable Asset Your Organization Owns But Isn&#8217;t Using<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The pandemic has led many companies to become distributed, as their employees suddenly transitioned to working remotely. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/digital-exhaust-the-most-valuable-asset-your-organization-owns-but-isnt-using\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31470\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Nomad\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-nomad-Featured-1-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/supporting-digital-nomads-in-your-business-is-good-for-the-bottom-line\/\">Supporting Digital Nomads in Your Business Is Good for the Bottom Line<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Digital nomads \u2014 employees or contractors who work remotely while traveling \u2014 were a small growing trend before the pandemic. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/supporting-digital-nomads-in-your-business-is-good-for-the-bottom-line\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31413\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hourly Remote\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hourly-Remote-Work-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-permanently-adopt-remote-work-for-hourly-employees\/\">How to Permanently Adopt Remote Work for Hourly Employees<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>As I talk with leaders of companies about permanently adopting remote work, they often ask, \u201cWhat do I need to do differently to manage remote hourly workers vs. salaried employees?\u201d <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-permanently-adopt-remote-work-for-hourly-employees\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-37743\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"digital divide\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/digital-divide-featured-1-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/a-silver-lining-how-the-pandemic-will-help-bridge-the-digital-divide\/\">A Silver Lining: How the Pandemic Will Help Bridge the Digital Divide<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The pandemic has more greatly exposed workers who have been unable to participate in the digital economy, threatening to leave them further behind. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/a-silver-lining-how-the-pandemic-will-help-bridge-the-digital-divide\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31382\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Work Hybrid Model\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Hybrid-Model-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/should-companies-ditch-the-office-after-the-pandemic-is-over\/\">Should Companies Ditch the Office After the Pandemic Is Over?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>COVID-19 has helped many companies see the value of operating virtually. Businesses have continued to operate with empty offices while maintaining the same or improved productivity. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/should-companies-ditch-the-office-after-the-pandemic-is-over\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31391\" src=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Work Silicon Valley\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured-835x835.jpg 835w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured-415x415.jpg 415w, https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remote-Work-Silicon-Valley-Featured-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-next-silicon-valley-will-have-no-zip-code\/\">The Next Silicon Valley Will Have No ZIP Code<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>As of May 2020, Silicon Valley was home to 2,000 tech companies \u2014 the greatest concentration anywhere in the world. <a class=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/the-next-silicon-valley-will-have-no-zip-code\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Larry English, partnered with Forbes, shares his insights into continuing forward with a remote workforce. 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