United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) has selected Element as its secure communications platform, following a competitive tender process. UNICC is the largest strategic partner for digital solutions and cybersecurity within the United Nations system. It designs and deploys transformational digital tools and programmes to support over 90 partners in fulfilling their mandates.

The data doesn’t lie—a good onboarding process leads to happier, more productive employees. But while onboarding can increase retention rates by 82%, only 12% of employees strongly agree that their organization does a great job of onboarding new hires. Creating a smooth onboarding process is challenging, so it’s not surprising that some organizations fall short. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The most forward-looking Internal Communication leaders know that creating an exceptional employee experience (EX) for their IC teams leads to the best possible outcomes — both for the organization and the employees themselves.

This is the third part of a series about the future of employee experience (EX). For the full picture, get your free copy of Next in EX: Trends shaping employee experience. The line between employees’ professional and personal lives continues to blur as the diversity of work models evolves into the new reality.

Exit interviews have changed from a formal process to a strategic tool that can have a big effect on a company’s ability to find and keep skilled workers in today’s competitive talent management market. In the past, these interviews were meant to get closure from employees leaving. But now, forward-thinking businesses are using the information they get to not only figure out but also fix the problems that cause workers to leave.

The new Secure Communications Solutions Landscape Q2 2024 (subscription required) report, from Forrester Research, categorises the secure communications marketplace as having progressed from ‘Emerging’ to now be identified as ‘Established.’ There are many milestones on any journey, but we feel this is a significant one.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with work and trying to find a way to improve your productivity and work-life balance? The 2-2-3 schedule may be the answer you’re looking for! This unique schedule involves working two days, taking two days off, and then working three days in a row, allowing for a better balance between work and leisure. Not only does this schedule increase productivity, but it also helps to prevent burnout and enhances creativity.

We’ve all heard of nepotism, aka the act of favoring family members in the workplace. But what about cronyism? It’s the ‘insidious’ cousin that thrives within the organization itself. Cryonism is not about blood ties, but about the web of personal connections that trumps qualifications and merits. In this article, we will peel back the layers of cronyism, from its damaging effects to ways to prevent it, and some cronyism examples for better understanding.

In the world of work, even the most exciting jobs, like being a scientist or a virus hunter, have their share of boring tasks. Neuroscience suggests that being bored can be good for you, but the question still stands: how can you deal with boredom in a way that keeps you engaged and productive?