Gleb Tsipursky

CEO, consultant

Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the hybrid work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, and the author of Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Intentional Insights, 2021). He has been dubbed “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders overcome frustrations with hybrid work and generative AI.

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:50
Your Commute Is Killing the PlanetRemote work can help
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:03
The world has shifted in remarkable ways, and flexible work is an undeniable force reshaping professional life. But do remote and hybrid arrangements help the environment or lead to unintended consequences? A new study by Mark Ma at the University…
Remote Work Is a Lifeline for Older Workers With DisabilitiesResearch shows substantial benefits
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:03
Remote work has become a game-changer for older individuals with disabilities, offering a solution that not only improves their employment prospects but also brings substantial economic benefits, according to a new study from the Center for…
How to Ensure Your Team Uses Gen AI EffectivelyA strategic imperative for organizational leaders
Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:03
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining operational paradigms. It offers unprecedented opportunities for organizations to…
Will Gen AI Steal Our Humanity?Not the end of our relevance but the beginning of a new chapter
Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:03
Generative AI (gen AI) is fundamentally transforming industries, reshaping the way professionals innovate, create, and solve problems. These systems, capable of generating text, images, music, and complex solutions, aren’t just tools—they’re…
DEI RetreatsCorporate strategy shifts to evidence-based methods
Wed, 04/16/2025 - 00:03
Once hailed as both an ethical mandate and a strategic necessity after the upheaval of 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives now face intense scrutiny and pushback. Major corporations—ranging from Walmart to Google—are quietly…
Generative AI Isn’t Intimidating When You Learn It This WayPeer mentoring accelerates learning and strengthens work relationships
Tue, 04/08/2025 - 12:03
One transformative strategy that can revolutionize how organizations embrace generative AI  is peer mentoring. By leveraging the power of personal connections and shared expertise, peer mentoring accelerates learning, fosters collaboration, and…
In the Age of AI, Idea Curation Will Eclipse CreationDiscerning the best concepts, refining them, and promoting them effectively
Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:03
In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. Organizations celebrate those who can generate new and groundbreaking concepts, often overlooking the subtler art of idea curation.…
Leverage Gen AI Pioneers and Transform Your Company’s Learning and DevelopmentEarly adopters can help lead the way
Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:03
The transformative potential of generative AI in learning and development (L&D) is a topic of growing interest among business leaders. And if you think your workers aren’t using gen AI, you might be seriously off-base. According to a global…
RTO Mandates Catalyze Brain Drain in Top FirmsNew research on turnover rates
Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:03
New research provides a compelling analysis of the repercussions of return-to-office (RTO) policies on employee turnover, hiring, and the overall talent pool within major corporations. Using data from more than 3 million LinkedIn profiles, Mark Ma,…
The Cure for Constant Remote Work RequestsAddressing employee concerns effectively
Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:03
You open your email and your stress level spikes: It’s another request titled “Can I work from home tomorrow?” It’s one of several you received in the last month—a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your…