As the sunset date for Skype for Business looms, many organizations still grapple with its impending end. Announced two years ago, the "end of life" phase signifies more than just a transition; it's a critical juncture for IT leaders and C-suite executives to reassess communication tools and data security strategies.
Working from home has been popular in recent years despite its advantages, such as happier employees, lower operating expenses, a high percentage of staff retention, and more. However, several things need to be considered to resolve the challenges of managing remote employees. Employers may readily alleviate these challenges of managing remote employees with better planning, employee monitoring tools, and software assistance.
Although cross-functional collaboration has become a buzzword in recent years, it’s not a novel concept. Working across different teams has been around for decades, dating back to the 1950s. Today, it’s a standard approach in most workplaces. According to Deloitte, 83% of digitally maturing companies report that they use cross-functional teams. But why has cross-functional collaboration become so popular? One word: innovation.
As an IT executive, you’re at the core of the company’s collaboration, working at the intersection of people, processes, and product. And more than likely, you’re not doing it alone. To better understand the IT leader’s pivotal role in driving innovation and operational efficiency across the company, The Work Innovation Lab, a think tank by Asana, recently surveyed and interviewed IT professionals, including top execs from industry leaders like Google, Slack, and Okta.
Building a successful customer support team isn't easy, especially in a remote environment. But, it can be done, and we'll show you how.
Examining HR’s top goals for 2024 explores the essential topic of employee engagement and empowerment, with a focus on fixing tense manager-employee relationship. The modern workplace is changing significantly, and managers are overburdened, which stresses out workers and affects trust. It is clear that managers need more than simply more training as the delicate dance between engagement and trust stands on a knife-edge.
We all know that mastering productivity is the key to success. The Flowtime Technique is a method designed to supercharge efficiency and focus. This technique aims to minimize distractions and help individuals enter a deep concentration called “flow.” Studies show that multitasking can lower the productivity by 37%. So, adopting the Flowtime Technique could transform how you approach tasks, leading to heightened productivity and better work-life balance.
Rogue devices are sneaky intruders that can threaten your network security. How would you feel if someone quietly crept up to your door night after night? Just as it would unsettle you in the real world, rogue devices do the same in the digital one. The difference is that, in the digital space, an IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy stands guard.
Effective communication lies at the heart of a thriving organization. From one-on-one conversations with co-workers to general announcements and company updates, it’s safe to say that communication keeps the workplace going. Over time, the dynamics of workplace communication have evolved. Employees from diverse backgrounds want to be recognized and acknowledged. That’s why there’s presently a due emphasis on inclusion in workplace communication.
