CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO — what do these short but all-encompassing abbreviations have in common? Each of these coveted titles comes with rewards, glory, and the inevitable responsibility of carrying the weight of the present and future of a company. From an emerging startup to an established organization, regardless of the size of the company, CXO leaders have been deemed the most influential group of people within an organization. Yet, these roles are rarely without their challenges and contradictions.

COVID-19 is not our first crisis, nor do I imagine it will be our last. Though we can draw upon lessons from past crisis - like the financial meltdown of 2008 or the swine flu outbreak (H1N1) in 2009, the economic and social impact of coronavirus is unparalleled. Its effects on the workforce have manifested itself on multiple fronts - financial, physical, and psychological, making it first and foremost a humanitarian crisis.

Jill loves the movie “You’ve got mail”. While it does have minor twists and turns, the plot (if you can call it that) and the story-line are fairly simple, straightforward, predictable and pleasant. It leaves you with a sense of fulfillment, joy, and peace. Jack, on the other hand, is a big fan of Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”. He loves the fact that the movie is a complete roller coaster ride.