Connection Culture

The rise of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) and technological breakthroughs in Adaptive Learning promise to maximize learning outcomes at lower costs and time investment. What place do L&D professionals occupy in this evolving landscape? As workplace learning continues to evolve from in-person and blended training solutions to fully digital, just-in-time, and increasingly personalized learning experiences, […]

Loneliness is an issue that’s too costly to ignore.

AI initiatives in companies fail not only because of a lack of specialized experts in the workforce but also because of knowledge gaps and communication insufficiencies on the part of executives. Here’s how to change that. What, until December 2022, was more of a smirk behind closed doors in the vast majority of offices has, […]

Humankind cannot complain about a lack of bad news in recent years. Here you can learn how to deal with media-induced anxieties as they arise – or how to prevent those worries in the first place. Back in 2018, a large-scale study discovered that American adults spend about half of each day interacting with some […]

Convey calm amidst disruption, foster inclusiveness and bring out the best in people.

We’ve spaced out for a year. Time to prepare for a soft landing. What do cartridge filters, workout machines and algae-based vegetable oil have in common? They were all invented by NASA to help astronauts stay healthy while circling the Earth’s orbit. Water filters ensure access to clean water, workout machines help astronauts prevent bone loss […]

TUE, FEB 9: Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker, Michael Lee Stallard Launches Us into Our Second Season of Understanding People as We Dive Right into the Tough Stuff Season 2, Episode 1 of our #gettogether series Understanding People: How to manage negativity in the (home) office, on the team, with your friends and […]

Job crafting means proactively shaping your job to enhance your well-being. Although the concept has been around for a while, the pandemic has given it new relevance. Part I of this two-part series looks at what job crafting entails. Many employees don’t work for an organization aspiring to make it onto the “best places to […]

Misconceptions about motivation abound. Let’s take them on. Keeping a workforce motivated is a key leadership challenge. According to recent data from Gallup, 79% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work. Not surprisingly, the concept of Quiet Quitting – of doing only the bare minimum to avoid being fired – has resonated wildly among […]

getAbstract was honored to speak to a number of renowned authors and thought leaders this year. Here are some of the insights we gleaned from a year in author interviews. From economists to leadership experts, and computer scientists to China specialists, getAbstract was privileged to take deep dives into many authors’ areas of expertise and […]