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3 Simple Ways to Ease Your Business into Crypto By Tor Constantino, Cryptocurrency Contributor
You don't have to go 'all-in' on crypto. Easing into it is a great, low-risk entry strategy to learn about the space. Facing your fears is part of being a business owner. Over the years, one of the best ways I've found to overcome a fear is to learn all I can about it. Then I break it down into less intimidating parts that are easier to understand, address, and overcome. That approach also applies to any owner who's curious about blockchain and cryptocurrency, because it seems a lack of understanding is the main barrier keeping founders from dabbling in digital assets. According to research published last month, 62%
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cases, includes behavioral telemedicine. Pre-pandemic, employees would have to spend outlandish amounts of time and resources finding mental health providers that accepted insurance within driving distance. Now, instead, employees can receive behavioral telemedicine support within minutes. Investments in technology allowed employees to have conversations with trained professionals—immediately and at a fair price. This was a timely change. Moreover, one that I predict will stick for the long haul.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WILL GET HARDER Within hybrid-work arrangements, preliminary evidence suggests that females are more likely than males to opt for days at home. Unfortunately, within heterosexual dual-income couples, females still tend to engage in more domestic
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of participants are uncomfortable investing money in crypto assets because they didn't know enough about digital currencies. Conversely, only 33% blamed being short on funds for not buying into crypto. It's understandable that a lack of understanding is a major barrier to entry when it comes to e-money. But here are three easy ways that you can ease your business into the crypto sphere. responsibilities than males. Thus, females might be opting for virtual work over in-office work so that they can more easily manage non-work responsibilities from home. This is problematic. Hybrid organizations need to be aware of what’s called the “in-office advantage.” Employees that are physically present are more likely to build rapport with other colleagues. They are also more likely to be viewed as more productive because they are physically present. Such physical presence, in turn, can give these employees an advantage with respect to social capital and leadership opportunities. Along those lines, my prediction is that diversity and inclusion personnel have another variable to evaluate, which will be work location. www.fastcompany.com/90707392/4-predictionsfor-2022-after-a-complete-shift-in-the-world-ofwork Image credit: Make Use Of, iStock
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