This article originally appeared on Wharton Executive Education’s LinkedIn page. Program alum in focus: Julia Pylypenko As human resources director at Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine, Julia Pylypenko has faced many challenges during her tenure, but all pale in comparison to the challenge of overseeing human resources (HR) initiatives during wartime. With more than 30 years of…

This article originally appeared on Wharton Executive Education’s LinkedIn page. Program alum in focus: Lori Almeida Over the past two decades, Lori Almeida has developed a deep knowledge of what it takes to be effective as an HR leader in industries ranging from retail to advertising. As global chief talent officer at Siegel+Gale, she is…

This article originally appeared on Wharton Executive Education’s LinkedIn page. Program alum in focus: Lindsay-Rae McIntyre Summary: The human resources landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, with diversity and inclusion (D&I) playing a significant role in every organization’s infrastructure. Today’s HR executives need the skills to spearhead systemic change by learning about and implementing…

The software development world is constantly changing, which is why programmers are rapidly upgrading their programming skills to be relevant in the industry. Object-oriented programming (OOP) plays a crucial role if you want to remain updated in this field. According to a Zippia report, OOP programmers in the U.S. earn an average salary of around…

Several consumer-facing companies like Netflix, Twitter, and Spotify have excellent apps with smooth user interfaces and user-friendly designs. Even though these apps are all different, they are all built on the Java platform. That is why the role of a Java developer has become a coveted one in the software development industry. Do you want…

Today, if you’re a software professional, understanding what is .Net developer it is important so that you can consider it as a career option. After all, .Net has become crucial to software development. How did it happen? Here’s how: The year is 2002. Microsoft has officially introduced the first version of the .Net framework, a…

Servant leadership is quite different from the traditional authoritarian leadership style. It involves placing the needs of employees and customers before the leader’s needs. It is a form of leadership that promotes engagement and motivation, allowing people to find a greater sense of worth in their work. So, if you aspire to become a successful…

When a business needs to adapt to rapid and sudden change, leaders need to make quick decisions. As a result, the role of an autocratic leader is considered equivalent to that of an emergency room surgeon who is forced to take the necessary steps to save a patient’s life. In other words, autocratic leaders make…

If you are aspiring to become a leader who creates a team where employees are innovative and passionate while producing effective outcomes, the democratic leadership style might be the right approach to embrace. It creates a positive impact on your organizational performance and motivates your team to achieve success. So, if you’re interested in becoming…

Landing page optimization is an essential procedure for any company seeking to improve its online visibility, increase conversions, and ultimately drive revenue development. A well-optimized landing page can assist businesses in increasing the effectiveness of their website by improving user experience, increasing traffic, and converting more visitors into leads or customers. That is why companies…

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, digital marketing has become essential to any successful marketing strategy. Businesses reach their target audiences and increase brand awareness and sales with the right digital marketing campaign. Successful digital marketing campaigns have captured the public’s attention and generated significant buzz. This blog will examine what made some of these digital…

There was a time when the main channels leveraged by marketers were television ads, billboards, and radio spots to promote their brands and engage with audiences. Today, however, this has changed drastically. This is the age of modern marketing, of digital marketing and content marketing gaining prominence as vehicles of brand promotion. Both digital marketing…

One sector that strongly repels the concept of ‘one size fits all’ is education. Over the decades, learners have been forced to adjust to learning or education systems or models which fixate on outcomes and not on the individual growth of students. Of late, the adaptive learning methodology has been reducing such barriers in education.…

Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years as it provides a convenient and flexible way to enhance your skills and knowledge, as well as keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in your field. While online learning offers excellent opportunities, it can also be a challenge for learners to stay motivated and engaged…

The workplace trends we witness today have irreversibly changed nearly three years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the face of strong economic headwinds and ongoing geopolitical disruptions, it’s clear that the new status quo is not static.  As we enter a new year, new approaches to work and retention, as…

American art director Paul Rand, in his book ‘A Designer’s Art’, points out: “Design is the silent ambassador of your brand.” Whether it is new product development, creating a brand identity, or promoting brand awareness on social media, impactful designs are pivotal for success. This is  especially true while creating company logos and designing sales…

There are now more ways than ever to buy products, thanks to technology and the rapid advances it has witnessed. While shopping mediums such as e-commerce, social selling, digital marketplaces, and physical stores, are mainly available for people to use, professionals broadly leverage two marketing strategies—omnichannel and multichannel marketing. Companies decide which marketing approach will…

“You have to tell a story before you can sell a story.” This quote by Beth Comstock, vice chair of General Electric (GE), focuses on two aspects: It highlights the importance of storytelling in business and aptly describes the role and difference between sales and marketing from a business perspective. “Marketing’” is the story you…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the world in unprecedented ways. From healthcare and finance to education and sustainability, AI has the potential to revolutionize countless industries and change our lives in myriad ways. The applications of AI are numerous and varied, with each sector finding unique ways to implement this technology to improve processes, increase…

The global deep learning market size is estimated to reach $179.96 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 39.2% from 2021 to 2030. Thus, the deep learning discipline, a subset of the sophisticated Machine Learning (ML) field, generates a huge demand for talent. Needless to say, when there is demand,…

Did you know that there are currently 1.1145 trillion megabytes (MB) of data generated daily? Managing large-scale data is becoming an increasingly challenging task, making the machine learning career path particularly meaningful for professionals interested in monitoring data and working with algorithms. This is especially because, over the past decade, Machine Learning (ML) practices have…

Data analysis skills have become a modern-day organizational requirement as more and more businesses use data analysis to gain invaluable insights into their operations, customers, and market trends. The demand for these skills is only going to grow with the global data analytics market expected to rise to $133 billion by 2026. It, therefore, becomes…

The sexiest job of the 21st century, according to Harvard Business Review (HBR), was that of a data scientist in 2012. After reviewing their claim 10 years later, HBR found that the demand for data scientists has grown even more than anticipated due to the increasing acceptance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the business world.…

Research predicts that the global big data market will reach a staggering $450 billion by 2026. Evidently, along with the rapid growth of technological advancements, data has become a critical resource for business success. However, this data can prove worthless without the expertise of a Business Intelligence (BI) developer who extracts insights and visualizes them…

“The gift in life is to have a learner’s mindset and be curious,” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, University Provost, Southern New Hampshire University, addressing a rapt audience in Gurgaon, India. The audience comprised the best and brightest of edtech: thinkers, leaders, and innovators. And they had all come together to attend the GSV Emeritus India…

The Emeritus Global Career Impact Survey 2022 — our second — is here. And it highlights that over 90% of the Emeritus learners interviewed have seen a positive impact on their careers and organizations after completing their learning journey. Reinforcing the advantages of online education, the Emeritus Global Impact Survey 2022 covers interviews with 3,916…

The post-pandemic world has led to unprecedented changes in the ways we do business. And with those changes come opportunities for transformation and growth. According to McKinsey & Company, 64% of companies will need to create new digital businesses to remain economically viable in 2023. An additional 21% need to embed new technologies into their…

The last few years have demanded a lot from leaders in a period of dramatic change. The COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to hybrid and remote work, and changing employee expectations have all offered immense challenges. Now, organizations must reassess what leadership skills their workforces need to move forward. Today’s leaders need to leverage new tools…

Banking has existed in some form for millennia. And for many centuries, the core principles and activities of the financial industry essentially remained the same, even as the scale of global financial activities grew exponentially.  In recent years, however, the advent of new financial technologies (colloquially known as fintech) has fundamentally changed the way consumers…

The world is on the brink of multiple disastrous climate tipping points, a recent study has found—and global corporations and local companies alike are increasingly aware that the time to act is now. Once seen as mere nice-to-haves, climate mitigation and resource use reduction efforts have become a business imperative. Growing consumer attention to companies’…