In this episode, Michael and Abadesi dive into why Gen Z want to be in the office, tools like Replit that make app-building a breeze for entrepreneurs. They also look into the rise of on-demands security services aka “Uber for Guns,” and what it means about the state of the world. Finally, they tackle the ethics of investing—should you back a company that doesn’t align with your values? Chapters 00:00 Gen Z and Remote Work 04:32 Why Replit Is a Game-Changing App Builder 08:29 New Protector App Wants to Be ‘Uber for
The push for full-time office work is gaining momentum at major companies, but experts warn it may come at a significant cost to workplace diversity. Harvard Business School professor Prithwiraj Choudhury told Washington Post that these policies risk making workforces “more white and more male,” reducing organizational diversity and innovation. A Shift Back to the Office Companies like Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase have mandated employees to return to the office five days a week. Amazon, for example, enforced this policy in September 2024 after initially introducing a hybrid
Brand new Techish! In this episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi look back at a tough year in tech, from job market shake-ups to the rise of content creation. They chat about AI’s impact on work, pivoting business models, job-hunting tips, investment trends, and the remote vs. office work debate. Reflections on a Challenging Year (00:00) Everyone’s a Content Creator (02:25) Navigating Industry Changes – Adapt and Survive (09:36) We Love Scrappy Founders (12:58) The Future of Remote Work (14:15) How to Get and Stay Employed in 2025 (17:20) Listen
As companies scale back flexible work environments and encourage a return to the office, Black workers are facing a significant decline in workplace wellbeing. According to new research from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, the post-pandemic shift is hitting Black employees especially hard, worsening existing disparities in the workplace. Return to office hits Black workers hardest Carey surveyed more than 1.5 million individuals at over 2,500 organizations in the US in partnership with Great Place To Work. They found that workplace wellbeing peaked in 2020 when many companies embraced more supportive and
South Africa is poised to make a significant move in the global digital economy by introducing digital nomad visas. These visas are aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals, particularly in the IT sector. The initiative, published by the Department of Home Affairs, aligns with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s vision of enhancing the country’s competitiveness and job creation. The Digital Nomad Visas The proposed digital nomad visas will allow remote workers, especially those employed by foreign companies, to live and work in South Africa. This move is expected to attract a number
Atlassian has agreed to acquire video communication platform Loom for $975 million. The acquisition will ramp up Loom’s asynchronous video collaboration tools to tap into the demand fueled by the adoption of hybrid work. The journey to unicorn status Loom is an asynchronous (async) video messaging tool that helps users communicate through instantly shareable videos. Founded by Vinay Hiremath, Shahid Khan, and Joe Thomas in 2015 in San Francisco, CA, it boasts 25 million users in 1.8 million workplaces. The platform became increasingly popular during the pandemic, with a $1.53
