• The Notorious R.B.G.
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg / Photo: Todd Maisel/Polaris/laif
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 16 hours
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    The Notorious R.B.G.

    The world mourns the passing of one of the most influential legal minds of the 20th century. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s career set as many remarkable precedents as her landmark cases.

  • “Hello, How Are You?”
    You would be surprised how many employees know the difference between an artificial and a real smile. Even if you move the corners of your mouth remotely.
    This 4 min. read saves you up to 31 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 16 getAbstract summaries (6 books with a total of 1536 pages and 10 articles) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1840 minutes (about 31 hours). Learn more.
    “Hello, How Are You?”

    In times when the whole world is wondering how best to get through the current crisis, small things make the difference. For example, taking an honest interest in your employees.

  • Looking Beyond the Water Cooler
    Looking Beyond the Water Cooler

    There is no substitute to person-to-person bonding. But there are ways to address the same needs in a new way – or at least to bring more humanity into our online interactions.

  • “Do Not Pass Go and Do Not Collect $200!”
    Photo: Julian Hochgesang on Pexels
    This 3 min. read saves you up to 54 hours
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    “Do Not Pass Go and Do Not Collect $200!”

    What you can learn about economic policy from the book that inspired the most successful board game ever.

  • Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Turbulent Times
    This 5 min. read saves you up to 84 hours
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    Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Turbulent Times

    Though timeless, the teachings of Buddhism are uniquely suited to cope with today’s fast-paced world.

  • Think Like a Rower, and Other Life Lessons from Sports
    This 8 min. read saves you up to 32 hours
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    Think Like a Rower, and Other Life Lessons from Sports

    Organizations increasingly recognize lifelong learning as an economic imperative. But work-relevant learning does not stop at the end of the workday.

  • “Turn That Damn Thing Off!”
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    This 5 min. read saves you up to 131 hours
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    “Turn That Damn Thing Off!”

    With comprehensive home office, team chat solutions have led your colleagues straight into your living room – sometimes even worse. How do you put them outside the door again and get the necessary recreation time?

  • On the (Economic) Effects of Immigration
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    This 4 min. read saves you up to 39 hours
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    On the (Economic) Effects of Immigration

    The US government suspended many employment visas through the end of 2020. Does that make economic sense?

  • Kick Off Your Staycation – the Right Way
    This 6 min. read saves you up to 30 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 7 getAbstract summaries (6 books with a total of 1456 pages and one video) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1742 minutes (about 30 hours). Learn more.
    Kick Off Your Staycation – the Right Way

    This summer, many will forgo traveling to a vacation destination. Still, you will need to take some time off. Learn how to maximize the benefits of your staycation – and return to work feeling more…

  • Panel Discussion: Agility, Authenticity and Accelerated Change in the Era of COVID-19
    This 8 min. read saves you up to 29 hours
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    Panel Discussion: Agility, Authenticity and Accelerated Change in the Era of COVID-19

    COVID-19 has been a game-changer on many fronts. On June 3, 2020, getAbstract’s VP of Sales UK, Jayne D’Silva, had the opportunity to talk to four senior L&D experts about the “new normal” – and…