Toptal Insights

With the world’s largest remote workforce, Toptal knows what it takes to stay competitive in today's economy. On Toptal Insights, we explore how talent plays an integral role in driving innovation, and the new ways of working that companies need to embrace to ensure they attract and retain the best.

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How to Build and Sustain a Remote Culture

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Redefining Retirement: The Benefits of Freelancing After 60

By Erik Stettler

Modern freelancing is easier and more rewarding than older workers may think. Toptal’s chief economist breaks down the advantages of freelancing in semiretirement.

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4 Bold Predictions About the Metaverse and Business

By Laurence Brothers

The so-called “future of the internet” isn’t here yet, but it’s coming soon. Here’s how to start preparing your company for impending metaverse growth.

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Cybersecurity Spotlight: Preparing Your Organization for Deepfake Voice Clone Fraud

By Christopher Holloway

Neural networks have become expert manufacturers of the human voice, a skill that both content creators and cybercriminals love. Experts from the United Nations, Adobe, and speech synthesis pioneer Descript weigh in.

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Deconstructing Jobs: How Innovative Companies Are Reimagining Work

By Kristen Senz

Boundaries created by traditional jobs are holding businesses back, says Ravin Jesuthasan, author of *Work Without Jobs*. His case study of Providence Health & Services shows how a new work paradigm can solve talent issues and spur growth.

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Toxic Communication in Virtual Workspaces: A Looming Liability for Remote and Hybrid Companies

By Jeffrey Gangemi

The tendency to “speak” more harshly from a keyboard than you would face to face—called online disinhibition—doesn’t just happen on Twitter. When it creeps into office conversations, it can create a toxic work environment that damages your brand and bottom line.

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The Key Automation Opportunity Healthcare Leaders Must Focus on Next

By Peter Matuszak

Insurance verification and prior authorizations eat up precious hours that skilled staff could be spending with patients. AI in healthcare can help.

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5 Lessons From Fast-growing Tech, Energy, and Fintech Companies

By KJ Bannan

Worried about the impact of economic volatility on your company’s revenue? Toptal asked leaders of four hypergrowth companies what drives their continued expansion.

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Navigating the Next Normal: Fortune 500 Executives on the Future of Talent

By Sunny Gold

Top HR leaders at Walmart, Xerox, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Synchrony tell Toptal about the innovative steps they’re taking to attract, nurture, and grow top talent.

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