The Editor-in-Chief of the Economist, one of the oldest newspapers in the world, answers our pressing questions on leadership in the midst of digital transformation.

Burnout is a severe challenge that affects many employees, leading to significant absenteeism and a decrease in workplace productivity. In Belgium, for instance, a staggering 66.4% of those on disability for psychological reasons cite depression or burnout as the cause. This issue is mirrored across OECD countries, where nearly half of the workers with mental health issues have missed work in the past year.

Every company must maximize its talent if it wants to be as efficient as possible. Employee productivity plays a crucial role in achieving positive business outcomes. Business success is tied to productivity, but myriad internal and external factors can impact employee productivity. Therein lie several challenges for businesses, as companies must balance operational goals and limitations with company culture initiatives, finances, and many more variables that can hinder (or improve) productivity.

Remote work is not just a trend; it’s the future of work. In a world where technology has made location irrelevant, traditional office setups are becoming obsolete. Embracing remote work is essential for companies to stay competitive and for employees to thrive. Establishing remote work rules that maximize productivity, foster collaboration, and prioritize well-being is crucial for success in this new era.

Discover why Forbes recommends Insightful over Hubstaff for employee monitoring. Learn about Insightful’s commitment to transparency and its upcoming video recording feature.

In the complex modern working environment, where there is a high emphasis on employee availability monitoring accuracy, the need to implement leave management system software is also essential. The software accurately records time off and leave data. It gives managers and administrators simplicity and ease-of-access in staff availability management. However, you can’t just implement any leave management system, hoping it works for you.

Staying informed with the updates made to our solutions is the best way to make sure you are getting the most of them. And, to help with exactly this, we have put together all the new functions incorporated into InvGate Service Desk and InvGate Insight during April and May! A small sneak peek before we get started: we redesigned interfaces, simplified processes, added new integrations to InvGate Insight, and delved deeper into our no-code philosophy. Let’s get into it.

Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist at 15Five, recently gave a webinar titled “5 Secrets of the Top 5% of HR Leaders,” during which he provided helpful insight on what makes the best HR leaders stand out. One of the main topics of conversation was the passion behind choosing a career in HR. This blog article explores the core of such enthusiasm and what it implies for future human resources specialists.

The Forrester Wave: Intranet Platforms, Q2 2024 report recognizes Simpplr as a Leader in Intranet Platforms. We’re in this for the long haul and are honored to receive this recognition — which we believe reflects our unwavering dedication to transforming the work experience.

Announcing a new Slack feature that lets you manage projects, requests and tasks directly where work happens.