Having an employee attendance plan is really important for companies to run smoothly. A good plan to improve attendance is key to dealing with absenteeism problems early. Looking for an action plan? Click here to jump directly to our “7-step process” to develop a solid employee attendance improvement plan! 💪 When expectations and consequences for attendance are clear, employees understand why being present and on time matters.

Facebook's parent company, Meta, is facing new allegations of allegedly criminal behavior undermining users' privacy. According to a report by TechCrunch, the actions outlined in a new class-action lawsuit don't involve the direct exploitation of user data on Meta's platforms. Instead, they allege the weaponization of existing Meta apps and services to access confidential user data on other platform apps, such as Snapchat, Amazon, and YouTube.

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents itself as a promising position in a world where technological breakthroughs are transforming every part of our lives. However, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the main goal of these advancements in the midst of the excitement surrounding higher productivity. Should AI not only increase our output but also improve our quality of life?

One of the most important factors that will decide your success in the always-changing field of design is having an effective team structure. The structure of your design team can have a big impact on how creatively and productively you produce solutions, whether you are creating digital experiences, designing products, or creating brand identities.

Information overload is real. Employees are bombarded with emails, texts, instant messages, notifications and more — causing stress, hindering productivity, and increasing the likelihood of important messages getting lost in the clutter. So, how do you cut through the noise as an internal communicator? Personalization and targeting.

The idea of customer centricity sounds simple enough in theory: Just treat customers well, right? But building a customer-centric culture is about more than just good customer service. In fact, customer centricity is an organizational mindset that shapes everything from product design to entire business functions — even the ones that aren’t necessarily customer-facing. It speaks to an organization’s ability to put the customer at the forefront of all business decisions.

Did you know that around 45% of working Americans have a side hustle (a secondary job) that they work alongside their current job? With costs rising and many feeling underpaid, it’s become widespread for people to pursue dual employment. This practice of working two jobs concurrently is called “moonlighting.” While moonlighting can be a way for employees to earn extra income, it does pose potential risks for employers.

With an increasingly distributed workforce, many businesses today monitor employees—both remote and in-office. There are many reasons why employee monitoring is beneficial for both employer and employee, but any tracking in the workplace understandably raises some eyebrows. Monitoring employees has legal and ethical concerns, so businesses and business owners must take collaboration and transparency seriously.