Taking a bold step toward rethinking the modern workplace, the coaching firm Exos, which is based in the United States, has begun a trial of a four-day workweek that will last for a period of six months. The objective of the effort is to reduce the amount of burnout experienced by employees and to raise productivity, all while preserving or even improving the overall performance of the organization.

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), it can be tough to distinguish between myth and reality. The challenge intensifies for organizations exploring the use of generative AI in employee-facing applications.

The Hybrid Work Model has become a go-to solution for balancing flexibility and productivity in today’s fast-paced work environment. Employees sometimes feel trapped by rigid office hours. However, the hybrid work model has helped them find a new working method. Employees can boost their performance by blending remote work with in-person collaboration. It is like opening a door to endless possibilities!

If you’ve recently implemented employee monitoring software and noticed low employee activity, you need to take action to resolve it. Review or check where employees should be more active. One way is to look at the total number of clicks or keystrokes an employee has made in a given period. If this number is significantly lower than it should be, likely, the employee needs to be more productive. Another way to tell if employees are inactive is by monitoring their internet usage.

Data is the lifeblood of organizations, enabling their operations and decision-making. In evolving workplaces where teams are distributed and working digitally, growing threats are posing risks to data confidentiality. Organizations need to adopt robust security practices to negate the impact on data privacy and ensure operational security.

This is the second 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. Too many employees have too many tools, creating a sense of digital friction that fractures their attention, causes frustration, and limits productivity. This technology overload holds employees back instead of propelling them forward — this poor employee experience (EX) impacts key organizational outcomes.