Arrivederci Huawei? Nokia’s latest patents brag Verizon’s efforts to puts its staff at the heart of its strategy, more concerning news for Huawei in Europe and the patents ranking minefield sit atop today’s news mountain. Verizon has released a Human Capital Report (its first), which outlines how the operator plans to attract and retain the best employees and help them achieve their potential. “Building a more connected world requires the full support of our greatest asset – our people,” stated Christy Pambianchi, Verizon’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “Our first Human Capital Report shows the depth and breadth of our ongoing commitments to attract and develop the best talent that will help us deliver on our priorities and translate directly into growth.” And the operator noted how the past year has impacted its human resources strategy. “While COVID-19 served as a catalyst for workplace transformation, it also paved the way for Verizon’s future of work strategy, called Work Forward, to rethink the intersection between technology, people and place by applying learnings and V Team feedback from last year. In addition to work location and spaces, this also includes the tools and resources required to elevate the company’s productivity, collaboration and growth. Many of these changes will continue beyond the end of the pandemic.” That’s a message that’s likely to resonate in many other companies and comes at a time when CSPs in particular need to focus even more on their staff, skillsets and corporate culture as they adapt to a more cloud-oriented world. For more on Verizon, see this press release.