{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serious Lady Business ","title":"The Future of Work: How Small Businesses Can Adapt & Thrive ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2609,"description":"Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Danika Kong, an immunologist and CEO and Co-Founder of Scismic, a skills technology company. They discuss the evolving skills landscape, the importance of hiring for skills rather than resumes, and how technology can help small businesses scale efficiently. Danika shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for women entrepreneurs to network, set ambitious goals, and build inclusive teams. The conversation highlights the balance between profit and progress, the role of automation, and the importance of future-proofing businesses in a rapidly changing workforce.\nAbout Our Guest\nDanika Khong- CEO/Co-Founder, Scismic\nScismic website\nFollow Scismic on LinkedIn\nFollow Danika on LinkedIn\n\nKey Takeaways\nScismic helps connect skills with job opportunities in the corporate sector.\nThe skills landscape is rapidly evolving, and businesses must adapt.\nHiring for skills rather than resumes can reduce bias and improve team diversity.\nProfit and progress are essential for sustainable business growth.\nAutomation tools can help small businesses scale efficiently.\nNetworking is crucial for women entrepreneurs to share experiences and insights.\nBuilding an inclusive hiring process is vital for diverse teams.\nFuture-proofing involves having cash reserves and short-term goals.\nWomen often underestimate their skills and should aim for 50-60% of job requirements.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1m0mNmkKRhS7SIoS31QwDs_gINf63nNYc07JvwxGA6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjdi/OWU4NzIwZjVmZmY4/MWY0Zjk0N2U3MWM5/NTdhMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}