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Why failure is necessary for innovation

It’s uncommon for the first draft of anything to be an instant success. That’s because innovation requires trial and error — to brainstorm, develop, and launch a new product or service means iterating continuously throughout the process. But we know failure can be scary: Miro found that 62% of enterprise leaders believe that fear gets in the way of innovation at their companies. In this article, we look at why successful innovators accept failure as part of the process.

Understanding Chinese Overtime: Calculation Methods and Legal Status in the US

Chinese overtime, a term that often perplexes both employers and employees in the United States, refers to a specific method of calculating overtime for non-exempt workers on a fluctuating workweek basis. This article delves into the intricacies of Chinese overtime, exploring its origins, calculation methods, and legal standing within the complex tapestry of US labor laws.

Product Roundup: What's new in Rocket.Chat 6.6

Welcome to Rocket.Chat's first Product Roundup of 2024! Another year, another brand-new collection of updates crafted just for you! Whether it's improved features for team collaboration or great news for those using Rocket.Chat to build their own in-app chat experiences, this roundup provides a glimpse into the advancements marking the beginning of a year filled with meaningful improvements. Let's jump right in!

Remote agents and the future of flexible work

The last few years have seen the rise of the remote agent and remote work. Are these here to stay? What does the future hold? We examine the trends and benefits of employing remote agents, along with some of the challenges. The surge of remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic has created new attitudes toward employment. Forbes recently found that 98% of employees want to work remotely at least some of the time, showing just how popular flexible work environments are.

How good leaders use the power of slowing down to get things done

Slowing down may seem unusual in today’s fast-paced corporate environment, but experienced executives know that taking a step back can allow for the evaluation and improvement of situations. Well-known individuals like Jeff Bezos have supported this thoughtful approach to decision-making, and studies show that intelligent people tackle complicated problems more slowly but accurately.

Workforce Analytics - Definition, Working, and Benefits

Workforce Analytics is the new master in the current world. In any section, data and data analysis are considered supreme. The reason is that it helps find critical workforce management solutions and simplifies the information. Data helps in understanding complex details and makes them easy to comprehend. The process of interpreting or communicating the data is called analytics. Analytics are critical in businesses.

Help Desk for Education - Why You Need One and What to Look For

When thinking of a help desk, the immediate association often leans towards IT teams or businesses dealing with customer inquiries. However, the utility of a help desk goes beyond these realms, proving valuable for any organization handling requests or inquiries. A help desk for education can help streamline requests no matter where the requests come from. In educational institutions, a help desk serves dual purposes.