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Ayahuasca and Microdosing

Ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew made from leaves of various plants, is starting to become more mainstream. More celebrities share their experiences with the hallucinogenic tea, while others embark on trips to foreign destinations for a sip.

An Ayahuasca "trip" can be an enlightening experience for some, while others encounter distress and anguish. If you're considering taking Ayahuasca, finding objective information about the brew can be tricky. Read on to learn more about the potential risks, benefits, and what you can expect when choosing to participate in a session.

Where Does Ayahuasca Come From?

The sacred beverage was used during spiritual and religious ceremonies by ancient Amazonian tribes and is still a regular part of some religious communities in Brazil and North America. These ceremonies are led by a shaman, who prepares the drink by boiling torn leaves of the Psychotria Viridis shrub and stalks of the Banisteriopsis Caapi vine in water.

When you participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony, you're essentially putting your wellbeing in the shaman's hands. They are in charge of the ingredients, dosing, and monitoring you for potentially dangerous or life-threatening side effects. That's why it's critical to find a trusted source or shaman. Ayahuasca made by untrained individuals who are not well-versed in the dosing, preparation, or side effects can put participants in severe danger.

Microdosing Ayahuasca & Other Psychedelics to Boost Mental Health

Some say that taking mini doses of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and Ayahuasca can help trigger warm emotions and pleasure.

Psychedelic drugs have come a long way since they were first introduced as a party drug around the 1960s. Once a taboo topic is now gaining more acceptance in mainstream quarters of society. Some psychedelics have even been defined as a "breakthrough therapy" by the Food and Drug Administration to treat PTSD.

Taking a small dose or a microdose of Ayahuasca that does not lead to hallucinations may have beneficial effects on mental health. Using these psychedelics in moderation has illuminated the potential mental-health benefits of these once-shunned drugs.

‍Potential Benefits of Ayahuasca

‍Most people who have tried Ayahuasca report the experience was positive. Some claim to have had life-changing experiences with long-term repercussions. This is likely caused by the effects of Ayahuasca on the neurological system.

Ayahuasca may be able to improve psychological wellbeing. Some research states that the brew can increase the mindfulness capacity in the brain and lead to a healthier overall psychological wellbeing.

‍The Long-Term Benefits

While some try Ayahuasca as a one-off experience on a trip, others use it to help cope with cognitive thinking and ease the effects of mental health disorders like depression.

If you're interested in long-term usage, consuming a small dose of Ayahuasca once weekly for four weeks may help improve mindfulness, boost your mood, and regulate your emotions. With that being said, there's no 'magic' dose or time frame. What works for you won't work for everyone and vice versa.

More people than ever before with other severe mental health issues like PTSD, addiction disorders, extreme anxiety, or mood disorders are using Ayahuasca to help cope. While there's still not a lot of research, some studies have shown that Ayahuasca has beneficial effects in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and drug dependence.

‍Are There Any Potential Side Effects?

‍Consuming this psychedelic brew is not for everyone. Unfortunately, there's no way to tell how your body and mind will react to Ayahuasca. Some side effects (which are considered normal, by the way) during a trip can include vomiting, diarrhea, paranoia, and panic. Microdosing can help reduce your chances for a bad trip and help prevent other adverse side effects.

Most experts agree that it's not a good idea to take Ayahuasca if you take certain medications, including antidepressants, psychiatric prescriptions, cough medicines, among others. Also, anyone with a history of psychiatric disorders, like schizophrenia, shouldn't take Ayahuasca because it can potentially worsen psychiatric symptoms. Finally, people with heart conditions should avoid Ayahuasca because it can increase their heart rate and blood pressure.

‍What's Next?

‍While we're not sure what the future will hold, there is some potential that doctors will eventually use Ayahuasca as a treatment for specific medical conditions.

The Future of Law Firms: 2022 & Beyond

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2/15/22

Long before the pandemic, virtual law offices were a niche service reserved for solo law practices. As Covid-19 caused an economic and social disruption, many businesses, including law firms, pivoted towards a work-from-anywhere approach. Lawyers could either work from home with their laptops and a spare table or work from virtual law offices - a hybrid office and remote work model brought back to life out of necessity. Both have their own appeal - WFH cuts down commute time and increases billing hours, while virtual law offices open recruitment opportunities for lawyers irrespective of their location.

Many lawyers believe that the workings of a traditional law firm are the founding stones to practice law. For a paper-heavy office system, this may have been true in the past. But with all the online tools, websites, and apps lawyers currently have at their disposal, practicing from a home office or from alternative spaces such as a virtual office for lawyers was only a matter of time, with or without a pandemic.

Law firms today want to go back to the way things were before Covid, but for a profession that’s slow to adopt new technologies and fast to face new realities, a hybrid work model is the future.

Going virtual

The pandemic exposed law firms to an opportunity they had not considered – the virtual law firm. A virtual law practice does not have a traditional brick-and-mortar office. Instead, it facilitates remote working and communication through technology while cutting costs and advocating flexibility and freedom.

‘Working remotely’ means employees work from home or from flexible coworking spaces. Face-to-face meetings are conducted in conference rooms and, more frequently, at informal places such as cafes and restaurants, where the discussion of sensitive legal information in public spaces is not the most appropriate.

That’s where law firm virtual offices come in – they offer WFH lawyers:

Access to cost-cutting cloud computing and IT servicesA physical location to meet with clientsSpaces to train and mentor new apprentices in-personAn address to manage ingoing and outgoing mail

The pros of going virtual Lawyers need access to a space to think, write, and practice their profession, and it’s what virtual law offices offer, along with anything else law firms need to function smoothly. Disruptive events such as the pandemic have shown how 8 hours a day from a central location only creates an illusion of productivity compared with a hybrid work model that enhances work-life balance by fusing office and remote work.

According to a survey conducted by Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy Research, 32% of American workers said they never want to return to offices, while 21% said that they don’t want to ever work from home again. This issue is tricky because different people want different things, making it a hot topic for concern as law firms get set for post-Covid reopenings later this year. The answer lies in virtual law offices that balance in-person and WFH work models.

Virtual law offices: What are the benefits?

Increased productivityLaw practioners work from home as far as possible and only come into the firm’s virtual law office for in-person meetings and additional services such as secretarial support, distraction-free meeting rooms, and creatively charged coworking spaces for lawyers.
Reduced real estate overheadsSharing a centrally located space equipped with the latest legal resources and technology instead of leasing significantly reduces real-estate overheads, especially when utilized on an as-needed basis.
Higher revenuesLawyers gain access to a higher quality of life by working from home and eliminating the everyday commute to work. An added advantage: at least two more billable hours per day.
Expanded networksBecause operations are conducted online; virtual law offices are not geographically bound. What that means is clients from remote locations can work with centrally located law firms operating out of a virtual law office to get their legal requirements met seamlessly.
Access to cutting-edge technologyLawyers gain complete access to the latest collaboration tools and programs for law services that can be conducted remotely using technology.
Hiring the best legal talentBecause of the lack of geographical constraints and flexible working hours, lawyers are keener to be associated with virtual law firms as against traditional law offices.
Law firms, too, have the geographical advantage of recruiting the best legal talent without any constraint on location or pin code.

Long-distance secretarial resourcesLawyers can regain valuable time and maintain focus with secretarial services that offer assistance, research support, and legal counseling on an as-needed basis.

Virtual offices – yay or nay

The legal industry is a risky business, right from dealing with non-paying clients and wide-eyed recruits to signing an expensive lease in a central, downtown location. The best part about virtual law firms is that they can be tried out incrementally, keeping your cost to experiment relatively low.

Now all that’s left is a leap of faith. Always keep in mind when your law firm transits into a remote work future model, they transit into a hybrid work model that results in satisfied clients, happy lawyers, and cost-effective operations.

So are virtual offices the right choice for your law firm? Yes – very much so, especially if Covid virus variants continue to rage on.

Understanding Growth Hacking

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2/12/22

Traditional methods can’t always achieve the rapid growth businesses need to stay afloat and succeed. Growth hacking uses creative and analytical techniques to help a company scale and achieve exponential growth.

Growth hacking explores different strategies to enhance conventional marketing methods and turbocharge expansion. If you need to grow your business fast, check out our guide to growth hacking for optimal success.

Sean Ellis, an entrepreneur, and startup adviser coined the term “growth hacker” back in 2010. A growth hacker is a marketer who concentrates on experimenting with and implementing marketing or promotional strategies geared toward efficient and rapid business growth. Growth hacking often involves accelerating product development and marketing cycles to get new products out to customers in the shortest possible time.

Growth hacking took off because it allows businesses to achieve results quickly, with minimal expenditure.

Small and large companies can use growth hacking to experiment with various marketing and product development methods. Here’s what to consider in your strategy.

Who are your customers, and what do they want? Look after the product-market fit, which essentially boils down to having a superior product in a high-demand market that meets your customer’s needs.

To accomplish this, you’ll need to know the following about your customers:

Age, gender, education, and demographic data
Where they go for information
Values, goals, challenges, and pain points

Every company will have a unique reason for implementing a growth hacking strategy. For example, your goal may be to reach $1 million in sales if you’re in commerce, or a content-related site may hope to get a million page views per month.

While these goals are attainable, it’s important to break them down into a series of shorter steps to monitor your progress and make quick changes accordingly.

Growth hacking is highly data-driven. Once you start implementing marketing strategies, it’s time to learn what’s working. Aside from increased product sales, there are a few other ways you can keep tabs on your marketing efforts.

For example, you can use social media to monitor and measure shares, likes, and feedback. Another way to measure metrics is by using an exit-intent popup. These pop-ups can track when a browser is about to leave your site and offer a coupon to persuade them to stay. Whether you have a small online clothing boutique or a local coffee shop, utilize analytical tools to monitor your content.

What better way to determine what’s working and what’s not than by asking your audience directly? Customer feedback could be through online reviews, emails, pop-ups, or surveys. This feedback (even if unfavorable) will give you more insight into your customer’s issues so you can focus on giving them a better experience.

There will always be room for improvement, and asking your consumers how you can do better can drastically boost your sales.

Most customers read reviews before making an online purchase. Surveys have shown that up to 84% of consumers trust online reviews and testimonials. Let your audience know how fantastic your product or service is. Show social proof directly on your website with reviews or comments from satisfied customers. Adding a social proof can help build trust and drive visitors to make a purchase.

Having a solid social media presence is another way to earn your audience’s trust. It’s OK to ask your followers to do something for you on your social media accounts. Simply asking your audience to complete a small task like sharing or liking a post can increase your social media engagement. You can also direct customers to your website by asking them to join your mailing list or sign up for updates.

‍Tip: Always make sure your call-to-action is simple, easy, and straightforward. It’s not about asking your customers to jump through hoops. It’s about taking a couple of seconds out of their day to like, share, or provide their contact info.

Scale your business the smarter way. Use these growth hacking tips to improve your sales and increase your bottom line no matter your niche.

Wellness at work

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1/31/22

Wellness in the workplace is the new norm. The wave of Millennials and Gen Zs entering the job market brings a new focus on mental health. Today's employees expect work environments that correlate with their flexible, wellness-focused lifestyles.

Read on to learn more about workplace wellness culture and how to integrate a focus on mental health into your work life.

What Does Wellness at Work Mean?

While it's subjective to where you work, in general, workplace wellness is a work environment that's conducive to the mental health and overall well-being of all workers and others within the environment. To promote wellness in the workplace, organizations may implement programs, policies, or benefits to support and encourage the health and safety of employees.

There's also the idea that employees themselves can create a better, healthier working environment without the help of higher-ups. This is more individual, though. For example, some people may find doing things like mid-day meditation or eating a healthy diet can help bring more peace and harmony into their personal experiences at work.

‍Who Does Wellness at Work Benefit?

‍In short, everyone. Executives and C-levels can benefit just as much from workplace wellness as a brand new employee fresh off the job hunt.

The average employee spends around 50 hours a week working. For a lot of people, work is like a second home. So wouldn't it make sense that a good working environment should be a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and comfortable? Over-stressed and unhappy people don't produce great work. The happier and healthier team leaders and employees are, the better they can perform for the organizations they work for.

In 2022, more companies will implement various ways to include wellness and mental health in the workplace. Here are some ways to incorporate wellness in a workplace culture that is focused on health and well-being.

What Does Workplace Wellness Look Like?

The workforce is evolving. Baby boomers are retiring, and their ideology that work should take center stage in their lives is departing with them. Millennials and Gen Zs are much more likely to quit a job if they feel like it doesn't satisfy them emotionally. As an employer, you have to meet the younger generation's demands. For example, many modern offices feature an open layout, breakrooms packed with healthy snacks, and plenty of comfortable spaces where employees can relax.

Today, corporate welfare practices look a lot different than they did 50 years ago. Here are some ways you can increase wellness at the workplace.

‍Activities to Try

‍The following activities can be done in-person at the office or at home on a team Zoom call. Don't forget that remote teams are just as susceptible (if not more) to feeling underappreciated and stressed.

‍Meditation Breaks

You'd be surprised what can happen when you clear your mind for a few minutes. Meditation breaks can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 30 minutes.

‍Corporate Yoga

A midday break for some light yoga practice or easy exercise classes can help recharge the body and mind to conquer the rest of the workday.

‍Healthy Cooking Classes

What we eat significantly impacts how we feel. Healthy cooking classes can help give your team members tools and resources to make better food choices.

‍Fitness Challenges

You can host a friendly contest to see who walks the most in a month. Throw in a small prize to help get your team more excited.

‍Take a Walk

If it's a nice day out, encourage your employees to take a short walk. The fresh air and time away from staring at a computer can help a lot!

‍Where is Workplace Wellness Headed?

‍We're living in exceedingly challenging times, and toxic work environments are becoming a thing of the past. Ultimately, wellness at work should improve the health and well-being of everyone, from the lowest level employees to the CEO.

We'll see more about how cultivating a wellness-focused environment is critical for long-term success in the coming years.

Natasha Mohan's Guide to Happiness

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1/22/22

CEO is the most sought-after title in the business. But with the rewards come long hours, stress, and sometimes CEOs find themselves feeling unhappy, even when they've accomplished their career goals.

So what makes a happy CEO? The mindset and habits of a content CEO compliment work and personal life. Balancing the two can be a challenge, but the most influential leaders will have a good grasp on it.

Here's a look at some habits and traits of the happiest and most successful CEOs.

It goes without saying, but innovative CEOs have a great team of people behind them. As a CEO, it's imperative you have people you can trust and rely on. So naturally, talking about finding the best possible workers and actually hiring them isn't as simple, but it's worth pursuing.

Happy CEOs will often hire other leaders to manage various parts of the business to lessen the workload. Hiring strong, leader-type team members means you can work less hard while focusing on the long-term vision for your business. Sharing the workload can be challenging for type- As, but it's impossible to do everything on your own.

Success doesn't simply mean earning the most or leading your organization to the top.

A fulfilling personal life is just as important as a successful career. The happiest CEOs will often speak about their families, friends, hobbies, and likes outside of work. Of course, if you're a CEO, you're incredibly passionate about your job, but that doesn't mean work should always come first.

We should also mention that staying on top of your mental health is critical. When you have a high-pressure work-life, your mental health can take a toll. So take actions to ensure your overall wellbeing, including your physical and emotional health, are being looked after.

Kindness is one of the most beneficial traits of a successful leader. Being a stressed-out, miserable CEO is exhausting - and it doesn't have to be that way. Many people equate kindness with weakness, but the two couldn't be more dissimilar. That's not to say your day-to-day life as a CEO will never require you to be tough. Instead, it means doing your job with empathy, respect, and kindness.

It pays to be nice! Did you know people tend to work harder for people they like? So being kind can help foster better working relationships, which allows an organization to thrive.

If the employees are miserable, there's probably not a happy CEO running the company. But, on the other hand, a happy CEO can lead to a better working environment.

Happy workers perform better, care more, and are willing to work harder for the organization's greater good. Optimistic CEOs will often take time to consider the happiness of their workers. For example, if an employee is talking, they don't scroll through their latest emails or see who might be more important to talk to. People appreciate working with leaders who are present with them. It's ok for a CEO to have fun, let loose, and enjoy their lives!

The happiest leaders have reason to get out of bed that extends well beyond a bottom line. There's a huge misconception that CEOs are just in it for the paycheck. Sure, some are solely in it for the money, but they are also widely unhappy.

Is the secret to happiness doing what you love and getting paid for it? While this concept may seem like a far-fetched dream for many of us, CEOs are some of the handful of people who can do it. You're going to be spending long hard hours at work, and the more passionate about your cause, the happier you'll feel.

As CEO, you're responsible for a lot, to say the least. Burnout is real, and sometimes you may need to reignite the passion, joy, and impact of being a CEO.

Use these practices to help you become a happier, healthier, and more successful CEO.

Co-Working Spaces Foster Comradely and Like-Mindedness

Making life easier for your employees: How coworking spaces play a part

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1/18/22

We’re all aware of the ways the internet has changed our lives forever. As well as immense technological developments, it has also enabled alternative lifestyles to come into fruition. Remote working is a popular option for workers across the globe, and it’s also an excellent way for businesses to save money on expensive permanent offices.

The problem is, some employees prefer the balance and benefits of hybrid working. That’s where a coworking space comes into play.

In this blog, we’re going to explain how offering a coworking space makes life better for your employees, allowing you to retain the talent you require!

What Is a Coworking Space?

Put simply, a coworking space is a professional office that’s used as an alternative to conventional, serviced, or home offices. They’re utilized widely by both small and large business owners, as well as independent contractors. Coworking spaces are often built in convenient, city-center locations, making them an affordable yet attractive option for growing enterprises.

How Can a Coworking Space Make Life Better For Your Employees?

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of offering a coworking space to your teams.

Collaboration

Collaboration is one of the key success factors of every business. Outstanding achievements come from great ideas, and often, it’s the people around us who inspire those light bulb moments. By acquiring a coworking space for rent, you can expose your team to a whole host of new people, encouraging skill development and problem-solving.

Since 75% of employers rate teamwork and collaboration as an essential part of their business, offering the perfect environment to cultivate it is a must.

Work-Life Balance

In recent years, we’ve all had endless conversations and read countless articles on the mystery of work-life balance. In a 2021 survey, 60% of Americans said they have a poor work-life balance, primarily due to a lack of boundary between work and home life. This is the reality for many homeworkers, especially if they don’t have the space or time to create that separation.

By offering coworking space, you can give your employees the gift of balance. Even though they’ll still be able to enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, they’ll have the option to keep work at work.

Shared Costs

The benefit of cost-sharing is two-fold, advantageous to both your workers and your business. Firstly, the expense of renting an entire office building and purchasing all of the equipment you need can be striking, especially when compared to a completely remote strategy. By hiring a coworking space in Jersey City or beyond, you can enjoy shared printing, WiFi, and equipment for a fraction of the cost.

Secondly, many remote workers will eventually seek out their own coworking space arrangements. As a result, they’ll be paying out more money, especially as a solo worker covering the costs themselves. You can alleviate this financial burden by hiring a coworking space for rent from the get-go.

Flexibility

Flexibility is one of the most significant benefits of a coworking space, great for both businesses and their workers. They’re designed to make hybrid working easy with 24/7 access and conference or meeting rooms as and when you need them. Showing your remote employees that they have the choice to use this space will instill a sense of trust, boosting your retention and productivity.

So, that’s everything you need to know about coworking spaces and how they can improve the lives of your employees.

If you’re looking for a state-of-the-art coworking space in Jersey City, why not get in touch with our talented team today? Visit our website now to explore the services we have on offer.

Why Coworking Spaces are best for Lawyers

Coworking Space Makes Life Better For Your Employees

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1/15/22

The problem is, some employees prefer the balance and benefits of hybrid working. That’s where a coworking space comes into play.

In this blog, we’re going to explain how offering a coworking space makes life better for your employees, allowing you to retain the talent you require!

What Is a Coworking Space?

How Can a Coworking Space Make Life Better For Your Employees?

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of offering a coworking space to your teams.

Collaboration

Since 75% of employers rate teamwork and collaboration as an essential part of their business, offering the perfect environment to cultivate it is a must.

Work-Life Balance

By offering a coworking space, you can give your employees the gift of balance. Even though they’ll still be able to enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, they’ll have the option to keep work at work.

Shared Costs

Flexibility

So, that’s everything you need to know about coworking spaces and how they can improve the lives of your employees.

If you’re looking for a state-of-the-art coworking space in Jersey City, why not get in touch with our talented team today? Visit our website now to explore the services we have on offer.

Move Over, Nevada: New Jersey Is Now the Sports-Betting King

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1/12/22

WorkSocial Only Coworking Space Approved by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement

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1/11/22

As office space needs continue to shift and change in the current business climate, some unexpected types of businesses are turning to coworking spaces to conduct operations, including casinos. WorkSocial, a Jersey City coworking space, has been approved as the only coworking space authorized for use by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement.

As more states legalize sports betting, whether online or in retail, important regulations must be put into place. One of these regulations is that some states require casinos to open offices in their state in order for that casino to accept wagers. New Jersey is one of them.

What is the solution around the impracticality of securing real estate in every state where a casino wants to accept wagers? Coworking space.

Casino offices must be approved by the Division of Gaming Enforcement and in New Jersey, WorkSocial is the only coworking space vetted and approved for such use.

WorkSocial hosts one of the largest casinos’ management and help desk teams as well as other companies that support sports betting. The arrangement enables the organization to operate nimbly with little overhead, while fully complying with regulations.

The sports betting entities that utilize WorkSocial are in good company at the space, where a growing number of small businesses, consultants and teams from larger organizations rent meeting and office space and also have the option to reserve conference rooms for rent in New Jersey.

Since 2017, WorkSocial has been providing coworking space that provides businesses and individuals the amenities they need to conduct their work. Members benefit from a dedicated on-site service team, upbeat culture, state of the art technology, access to private offices and group conference rooms and business services like reception, mailing services, WIFI and more.

The coworking trend was already growing rapidly before 2020 but COVID-19 changed how people worked, particularly in the business-dense Tri-State area. When it was clear many companies and government agencies were asking their employees to work from home, WorkSocial sprung into action, making sure their locations in both Jersey City and Manhattan were open and adhering to strict social distancing and sanitizing protocols.

“This is so true to the spirit of coworking,” explains Natasha Mohan, CEO of WorkSocial. “Many types of businesses and agencies need the type of space and services we provide. We are so glad that the sports betting teams have somewhere they can access everything they need but without worrying about safety.”

WorkSocial services are so in demand that the company is initiating a 6,000-foot expansion at its Jersey City location in February. Mohan says it is already 60% reserved. “We love having a variety of businesses, agencies, people, and teams use our facility. That’s what makes it so special. There is so much important work happening right here under this roof.”About WorkSocial

Since 2017, WorkSocial has been offering highly functional, pleasant coworking spaces and private offices for rent to teams, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals in Jersey City and New York City, with partners across the globe. Our mission is to provide a workspace that supports small business endeavors, community outreach, mentoring and entrepreneurial needs while promoting a well and happy lifestyle.

For more information or reservations,

please visit: www.worksocial.works

2021 is in the books. So what’s on the roster for 2022?

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1/11/22

It’s a new year, which means organizations are grappling with rapid transformations across all sectors. But 2022 isn’t like any other year. In the wake of the “Big Quit,” there are enormous global shifts and challenges businesses need to take into account. In other words, the world is rapidly changing. And businesses have to learn to adapt to stay afloat. The following business trends offer a sneak peek at how business operations will evolve for the upcoming year.

#1. Remote is the New ‘Norm’

Covid-19 resulted in many businesses being forced to offer remote work. This year, hybrid or employee-choice will also be an option. More businesses are looking into virtual offices or co-working spaces while traditional office settings take a back seat.

Even after the pandemic is over, it’s not looking great for conventional offices. Studies have shown that 40% of workers may quit their jobs if they’re forced to return to the office full time.

#2. Employee Recruitment & Retention

Over 38 million workers quit their jobs in 2021. Employers are under scrutiny for unfair wages and working conditions as people are tired of the “old ways of working.” In 2022, companies have to promote better wages, more freedom, and benefits to keep employees.

Companies marketing better ethics, values, and culture will become more prominent in 2022. In addition, expect to see new employee perks, a focus on mental health, and more flexibility in the workplace.

#3. Purposeful Businesses

This trend is all about businesses that exist to serve a meaningful purpose - not just a cash flow for owners and shareholders. People are desperate for a better future, and companies with a strong purpose and the promise of positive change are more likely to succeed.

#4. Focus on Family

Linked to Trend #2, more businesses are likely going to offer more benefits for workers’ family members. With so many people leaving their jobs, there’s huge competition right now for workers. So extending employee benefits to family members is another way businesses will try and survive in 2022.

#5. Contract Basis Workers

The way we work is evolving. More young people are entering the workforce, and many of them expect the option to work remotely. Not only are they seeking autonomy, but many argue traditional full-time employment will soon be a thing of the past.

Instead, businesses are hiring people on a contract basis. And in most cases, these contractors work remotely. A major perk of this new way of working is that businesses now have a much larger talent pool to select from and vice versa. Employees can find work across the country without packing up and moving.

#6. Balancing Humans & Robots

It is 2022, after all. We have increasingly capable robots and artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can perform jobs previously done by humans. This leaves workers wondering if a machine will take over their careers. What tasks should be given to machines, and which are best suited to humans? This is something that more businesses will have to figure out this year.

While there’s no doubt automation will affect every industry, business leaders must prepare their workers for the changes.

#7. Customer Service Will Focus on Current Customers

Retaining customers, rather than recruiting new ones, will be the trend this year. Repeat customers have more value than new customers. To keep current customers happy, businesses will increase customer service and focus on retaining loyal customers coming back for more.Similar to workers leaving for better jobs, consumers will spend their money on businesses that they feel care more.

#8. Sustainability

The environment is suffering, and more consumers are starting to take note of the environmental crisis. Organizations should eliminate or reduce the environmental costs of doing business. More small and large businesses are toting initiatives to improve sustainability across all business operations. Any company that ignores sustainability will probably not do well in this new age of conscious consumption.

The past year has come and gone. Brush up on the latest business trends to help ensure a successful year ahead.

The shifting talent pool and changing employee experience

The way we work is evolving, with more younger people entering the workforce, more gig workers, and more remote workers. In their book, The Human Cloud, Matthew Mottola and Matthew Coatney argue that traditional full-time employment will be a thing of the past, as organizations shift to hiring people on a contract basis – with those contractors working remotely.