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Welcome to the inaugural Cloud News of the Month. Aaron and Brian talk about the biggest tech stories from January 2024.

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Topic 1 - Let’s begin with the state of work - employees vs. management.

Topic 2 - Lots of changes finally announced by Broadcom about the new VMware (here, here)

Topic 3 - We’re starting to see the end of the Unicorns of 2021. This feels like it’s going to be a quiet crash.

Topic 4 - The CNCF and Linux foundation released some project velocity numbers. Looks like Kubernetes, GitOps, Telemetry, Backstage are at the top, with some noise around Envoy/Istio/Cilium

Topic 5 - There was a lot of buzz around Basecamp’s numbers for repatriating back to their private cloud.

Topic 6 - AI Speed Round...

• Microsoft hits 3T company valuation
• Microsoft forms GenAI Team (less dependence on OpenAI)
• Meta’s Llama 3 and quadruple’s GPU’s in 2024
• GPUs might be under-utilized in the public cloud
• Google Cloud partners with Hugging Face
• OpenAI Launched GPT Store
• Apple is changing podcast terms and rules (downloads, transcripts, etc.)

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As the year winds to a close, some big employers are facing lower-than-expected attrition rates—in other words, fewer people than expected are quitting. What a difference a year or two makes.

People have strong opinions on the return-to-office conversation. Read Eira’s article and let us know how you feel.

We are just beginning to explore the effects of prompting on the capabilities and performance of LLMs.

The Humane AI pin can be described as a cross between two of humanity’s most beloved technologies: Google Glass and the pager.

People are using low-cost drones, 3D printers, and private satellites to preserve irreplaceable cultural heritage sites before they are destroyed or lost to time. (Stay tuned while Eira figures out how to apply this tech as a cemetery tour guide.)

Stack Overflow user FlipperPA earned a Lifeboat badge with their answer to The 'Black' formatter - Python.

In this podcast episode, Rex engages in a conversation with Justin Ferguson, architect and Lead Strategist at BHDP Architecture. Join us as we discover Justin's journey and how it led him to embrace community-oriented design, its impact on people in spaces, and how he applies it in practice.

Justin shares how his experiences in urban design led him to reevaluate the role of architecture in benefiting communities. His story highlights the transformative potential of design when coupled with empathy and community engagement. He emphasizes the crucial role of empathy, trust, and innovation in shaping a workplace culture that fosters collaboration and prioritizes employee well-being.

As Justin shares his experiences and insights, he helps us see architecture and design in a new light, showcasing their power to shape both communities and workplaces.

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Join a lively discussion with Johnny Taylor, President and CEO of SHRM, as he shares with David how SHRM and its members are addressing the latest DE&I developments and the related challenges employers face in addressing AI and Return to the Office.

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With a slower economy in the central business district, the city projects deficits and we’ve changed our outlook to negative. We’ve done the same for Bay Area Rapid Transit with its ridership drop.

Guests: Joe Manoleas, Assistant Vice President - Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service and Maddie Atkins, Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service

Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service

Related content on Moodys.com (may only be available to subscribers):

• City & County of San Francisco, CA: Update to credit analysis following revision of outlook to negative
• San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, CA: Update to credit analysis following revision of outlook to negative

Our guest on this week's episode is Patrick Soleymani, associate professor within the management area in the School of Business at George Mason University. By any measure, 2023 has been a difficult year for the trucking industry. Just how bad are market conditions and when will trucking see a return to better times? Our guest offers some insights as to what has caused the freight recession and how long it may last.

Cargo theft is on the rise, both from warehouses and directly from trucks while freight is in transport. What is causing more of these crimes to occur, and what can be done to prevent them? 

During the pandemic, many employees began working from home for the first time --  but now companies are requiring that most of them return to the office. New research this week reveals some recent trends affecting where people work and what is motivating companies to desire that their employees return to the office.

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Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:

• George Mason University School of Business
• Theft risk could jump over Labor Day holiday, CargoNet says
• Survey: 9 in 10 companies say employees will return to office by end of 2024
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about a baby boomer who left a high-paying job instead of going back to the office, arguing that bosses are scared of remote work and just want to see employees working in person. He also talked about an employee who resigned from a well-paid job to avoid full-time office work, claiming that her bosses’ obsession with productivity forced her to leave; and lastly, he talked about the negative impact of companies ending work-from-home benefits: they lose highly skilled employees who consider flexible work as valuable as an 8% pay increase.

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In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists join us as we dive deep into the evolving landscape of work in the post-pandemic world. 

Our hosts engage in a thought-provoking conversation, sharing insights and personal experiences about how the pandemic has transformed the way we work and the choices we make.

They discuss the impact of remote work on productivity, work-life balance, and mental health. The hosts also explore the pros and cons of remote work, including the flexibility it  offers and the challenges it presents.

The episode delves into the choices individuals and organizations are making in response to these changes, such as hybrid work models and the importance of communication and  adaptability. 

Our hosts offer practical tips and advice for both employees and employers to navigate this new normal effectively.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the changing work landscape and discover strategies for thriving in this new era of work.

References:

https://www.raconteur.net/future-of-work/2023-trends-the-end-of-remote-working-and-the-great-return/

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/08/return-to-office-why-executives-are-eager-for-workers-to-come-back.html

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Gleb Tsipursky and I first talked back in the early days of the pandemic, on Episode 66, published on April 1, 2020. Then, Gleb was focused on how businesses could prepare for a lengthy pandemic and minimize its impacts. Now, he is helping clients effectively address the challenges of hybrid work and Returning To the Office the right way.  In a way that respects the needs and interests of the staff and rejects blanket mandates. Our conversation shows why the New York Times called him an office whisperer. You can learn more about Gleb’s work and contact him here: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/ His latest book is  Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage.  You can learn more here: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/. 

Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/.

Enjoy the show for free on your favorite podcast app or on the podcast website: https://craftingsolutionstoconflict.com/And you can follow us on Twitter @conflictsolving. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the shift in priorities among laid-off workers from tech companies who are now favoring stability over status; how the convergence of technology and the need for increased efficiency has led corporations to believe that many of the jobs lost may not be coming back; and the reasons behind the slowdown in hiring for office jobs and the resurgence of employers being more selective in their hiring process.

Part 1: A shift in the priorities of tech workers. (2:57)
Part 2: Tech-driven changes are reshaping the future of work. (8:55)
Part 3: Hundreds of applicants vying for a single position. (16:30)

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Back by popular demand, Regan Donoghue, Senior Principal of Strategy for Unispace joins our very own VP of Workplace, Molly Prior for a deep discussion on designing the space and the work culture for the new hybrid workforce.

Together, they give you a checklist of how to think bigger about what today’s workplace needs are from the employee experience to how the physical space can respond.

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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how bosses spy on their employees; how some employees inadvertently overshare their work calendars; some innovative ways employees are outsmarting helicopter bosses; and the lengths some employees will go to, to avoid their own colleagues in the office.

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Part 2: "Small talk and weird-smelling food." (13:36)
Part 3: "Activity is not the same thing as productivity." (18:04)
Part 4: "Mouse jigglers are for sale on Amazon." (26:52) 
Part 5: "Goran the chicken guy." (32:54) 

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In October, the Imagine a Place team had the great fortune of podcasting LIVE from WorkSpaces, 2022 - a three-day event that brings together workplace innovators and thought leaders from all over the world.  This amazing event was packed with incredible people, speakers, and thinkers - all with BIG ideas about the future of work, which you'll get to hear over the course of three special episodes!

In this 3-part series, you'll hear topics on:

• Building Culture in a Hybrid Workforce
• Designing a Change-Ready Workplace
• Why Return to Office is Vital for Democracy
• DEI Strategies in a Flexible Work Environment
• and much, MUCH more...

On today's episode, a podcast host, a rockstar, and a best-selling author walk into a bar...or rather, a bar at WorkSpaces.

We kick things off as Doug sits down with two very special guests, author/speaker Sheela Subramanian (VP of Future Forum at Slack) and Kevin Griffin (lead singer of Better Than Ezra) - that's right, a rock star...but what does a best-selling author and  a rock star have in common at a workplace event? Simply put, they are experts in the art of connection and collaboration in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves. 

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Why Managers Want You In The Office (RTO)
Today's show topic is inspired by a recent survey conducted by Fiverr that showed some shocking results...The real reasons why managers want you to return to the office. If you were working remotely during the pandemic, has your company enacted RTO, or Return To Office? If so, there may be underlying reasons. As managers, it's important to communicate openly and trust your coworkers to complete their given tasks. As employees, we deserve to feel empowered and respected by our management. In today's episode, we'll dig into this survey and find out why remote work is ending across the U.S. and the hidden meaning behind these survey answers.

Chapters
[02:28]
Now that the U.S. workforce has gotten comfortable working from home, why would we want to return to the office?

[03:38]
A third of the managers surveyed by Fiverr think their employees will be more motivated to perform while they're being watched by their higher-ups.

[04:31]
We, the employees, should feel empowered to perform our tasks no matter where we are working from. It shows we're trusted and respected.

[05:06]
We all have customers, no matter our industry.

[06:15]
25% of the managers surveyed said returning to the office would have employees taking shorter breaks.

[07:54]
47% of managers surveyed said they planned to change their remote work policies in 2023.

[08:47]
Some companies won't allow you to work from home on Mondays or Fridays, thinking you'll opt for an extended weekend, rather than actually completing your tasks.

[10:24]
On a more positive note, 42% of managers surveyed said employees are returning to the office, as they should have more access to valuable company resources.

[11:25]
84% of employees surveyed said they would be willing to come back to work more frequently if there was a promise of better working conditions and better connections with coworkers.

[13:48]
Over 60% of employees surveyed said they would come back to the office if they got a salary increase.

[16:02]
Why do we feel entitled to raise for coming back to business as usual? Let's explore the answers and understand how to present them during a discussion about raises at work.


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Fiverr Survey

In this episode of Lead Time Chats, Jean Hsu, VP of Engineering at Range, chats with Range co-founders Jen Dennard and Dan Pupius about how companies can roll-out intentional and effective hybrid work policies.

Jean, Jen, and Dan discuss:

• Some of the more effective hybrid return-to-office rollouts we’ve heard about, and others that…could be better.
• Why in-office work may not actually create more serendipitous interactions for most employees.
• What companies should pay attention to when implementing or iterating on a hybrid office policy.
• Companies that are technically “remote-friendly” but have a reputation of not being great for remote employee career development.

Reading Resource

• Wall Street Journal: What the #@$%! Happened to Our Manners at Work? - Callum Borchers

Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.

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Recommended Reads

1. The Wall Street Journal (Opinion) - The Lonely Office is Bad for America 
2. New York Times - A Full Return to the Office? Does ‘Never’ Work for You 
3. Build Remote - Every Fortune 100’s Return To Office Policy
4. Vox - Why the return to the office isn’t working
5. Fortune - A huge number of employees are rebelling against in-office mandates. The battle is just beginning
6. The Atlantic - How the Rest of the World is Doing RTO
7. The City - Pleading Return to Office Isn’t Getting Traction — But Mixing Where New Yorkers Live and Work Just Might
8. Quartz (at work) - Only half of workers asked back to the office full-time are actually going
9. Insider - Return-to-work wars: Execs at Citi, Manpower, and McKinsey on why they're embracing remote and hybrid work
10. Morning Consult - Tracking the Return to Normal: Work & Offices
11. Geek Wire - No going back: Anticipated return to office ‘has failed to materialize’ in Seattle, report says
12. CNN (Business) - 'Lunchflation' is real. Returning to the office is costing us a fortune
13. Work Design Magazine - How Will We View Today’s Transformation Of The Workplace In Twenty Years?
14. Tech Crunch - Butlr lands new cash to put people-detecting sensors in the office
15. American Psychological Association (APA) - Reworking work: Industrial and organizational psychologists are helping employers and employees navigate as COVID-19 reshapes the world of work

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Jay Douglas, Multi-Juno nominated artist and Canadian Reggae Icon talks about coming to Canada, working with artists like Ziggy and Bob Marley, Music Culture, Connecting with nature,  and his new album Confession with historical blues foundations. 

Hear Jay sing impromptu as he talks about the make-up of reggae music and its history in Canada. 

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