San Francisco, a city once viewed as an emblem of American collapse, is now showing signs of resurgence1. The city’s journey through the “doom loop” has been a topic of intense discussion, with various factions offering their perspectives1. The Doom Loop The term “doom loop” was popularized by Arpit Gupta, a finance professor at NYU, […]
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AI sparks SF turn around
San Francisco’s commercial real estate market has seen a recent boost in demand due to the burgeoning AI movement. The city experienced a 10.2% increase in demand in the most recent quarter, with many companies that are tangentially connected to AI seeking more office space. OpenAI, for example, is headquartered in San Francisco’s Mission District. […]
The 4-Day Workweek is about to become the Norm
How a 4-Day Workweek Can Save Bay Area Workers Time and Money The Bay Area is notorious for its high cost of living, especially when it comes to transportation. According to a recent study by Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco workers have the most expensive commute in the country, spending an average of $12,650.66 annually […]
The Mandated Return to Office Dilemma
Navigating the Complex Landscape between Remote and In-Person Work In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces around the world underwent a paradigm shift. Remote work became the norm, enabling companies to adapt and continue operations amidst challenging circumstances. As vaccination efforts gained momentum and infection rates stabilized, discussions arose about the feasibility of returning […]
Growth is Imperative Regardless of Market Conditions
Depending on who you ask or what internet sites you visit, you’ll be regaled with thoughtful articles about the current economy. Apparently, according to leading economic indicators, there’s an inevitable economy shattering recession right around the corner that may or may not occur or is already occurring or is never going to occur or has […]
Want to hire talent in San Francisco? Commute Cost = Flex work.
A few weeks back an article appeared about how the San Francisco Bay Area was leading the nation in workers who wanted to cut how many days they spend in the office. With commute cost soaring is it any wonder why? It’s Expensive Fremont, in Alameda County, has the nation’s most expensive commute, with an […]
“Work” isn’t working anymore: 3 changes to recognize coming out of COVID
The concept of Work as we’ve known it, is over. “Work” isn’t working anymore. The stereotypical model of work was already dying a slow death. Then came COVID19. Everything changed and everybody changed too. We’re only now discovering the nascent impact of those changes. But one thing is for sure. These changes are permanent. Now […]
During the Great Reshuffle Create a Culture that Makes Your Best People Stay
Creating a culture where your best people want to stay requires flexibility and understanding the issues that have arisen out of the pandemic that need to be addressed now and going forward. One issue that arose out of the pandemic is employee burnout which has reached historic levels in the past year. Burnout is tied […]
What now? 5 thoughts about hiring during COVID
We’re 6 months into the COVID 19 global pandemic. Wait and see has given way to wait and…wait some more. But business continues for many companies and some are adapting quickly to respond to the crisis. What’s next for your organization? Here are some thoughts: Crisitunity abounds Even the best processes utilized by the best […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
The outbreak of COVID19 has been one of the most stressful times, personally and professionally, that we have witnessed on our lifetimes. It’s extremely difficult to know what to do next when it seems each day brings new warnings that alter whatever trajectory you or your business were on only a few short weeks ago. […]