An Interview with Phil La Duke — Human-centric technology and experiences: In today’s hyper-connected world, people expect the best from their technology and their devices. They want access to the latest gadgets; they want speed and high performance. When technology takes this into account, it’s a win for all: productivity levels soar and the business is likely…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — Invest in time and resources to attract talent — Gone are the days where merely posting a job opportunity will net many potential candidates. Now employers need to invest more time and resources to attract and retain talent. For instance, BioForward is running digital ads to help change public perceptions…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — Put your culture front and center during the hiring process. Prospective employees will evaluate whether you are an option based on salary, schedule, and logistics like commuting time, things you don’t always have much or any control over. They will CHOOSE you because your ideals are in line with their…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — Remain flexible. The world is changing, and we have to change with it if we want to continue to succeed. That means remaining flexible and agile, not simply relying on what’s worked best in the past. We started Propark in 1984 when the world looked very different. We’ve had to…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — The aging workforce as an opportunity. The people I’m working with are the people who are retiring at the moment. They don’t know how to use their skills in this next phase of their lives. So the colossal opportunity is for employers to start helping them use their talents. There…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — The workplace. Discussions with multiple clients on their Return to Office (RTO) strategies have shown us that defining the sense of “place” matters greatly to the employees they want to attract, as well as those they want to retain. As a result, large office complexes may remain empty and commutes…

An Interview with Phil La Duke _______________________________________________________________ There have been major disruptions in recent years that promise to change the very nature of work. From the ongoing shifts caused by the COVID19 pandemic, the impacts caused by automation, and other possible disruptions to the status quo, many wonder what the future holds in terms of employment…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — Be Relentlessly Inclusive. Create an environment that accepts all, not in a blanket-statement way, in that you hire people of all diverse backgrounds with diverse orientations and genders. Be inclusive in creating a culture where people can be their authentic selves regardless of who a person is or their orientation…

An Interview with Phil La Duke — WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY & MENTAL HEALTH: It will be important that workplaces honor work/life balance; employees have appreciated the flexibility they have had over the last two-plus years and this flexibility is here to stay. Employers will need to continue to test, learn, and provide employees with options that keep them…