In today's fast modern world, people consider innovations in their everyday life. They always look for ways to optimize resource usage and increase outcomes. One creative example is implementing a 4/10 work schedule. Whether you are an employee or an employer, this work schedule will benefit both. It is time to analyze the structure, the pros and cons, and the implementation mechanisms of this work schedule.

Last week we highlighted a deeply concerning development in the EU’s proposed regulation to combat child sexual abuse (aka Chat Control). The Belgian Presidency of the Council had put forward a proposal which, if agreed on, would take us closer to a world of constant scanning and surveillance. Thankfully, at the last minute, the vote on Chat Control was removed from the agenda as seemingly the council was not able to agree on a position.

Over the years and in the modern work environment, many organizations have adapted to the new normal i.e., remote work. However, they are also facing challenges in maintaining collaboration, communication, efficiency, and optimal performance. With the emergence of work-from-home also known as remote or distributed work due to the many benefits it provides to the employees, the need to strategize remote work for more efficiency is also there.

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This quote, commonly attributed to Einstein, captures how each person has unique superpowers that, when cultivated, can unleash their full potential. In a similar way, when companies embrace a diversity of thought, skills, and perspectives among team members, innovation flourishes.

Understanding how employees are compensated is crucial for both employers and employees. Straight-time pay is a fundamental concept in payroll management, referring to the regular wages an employee earns for working their standard hours. This guide will explore what straight-time pay is, how to calculate it, its applicability to different types of employees, the legal regulations surrounding it, and the tools available to manage it effectively.

With all the hype around AI, it’s easy to forget that, no matter what industry you’re in, every interaction is ultimately in service of humans. And when we operate from this principle, we can see how transformational AI can be. This is especially true for CX leaders.

Technical debt is the cost of additional work caused by choosing the quickest solution rather than the most effective solution. Though there are times when technical debt is worth it, it’s important that your team understands the positives and negatives of speedy decisions and how to manage rework in an efficient way. Product managers, programmers, and other stakeholders should carefully consider the trade-offs involved.

Feeling stressed about the need to migrate from Workplace by Meta to another platform? Understandable. Finding the right fit for your organization is a BIG decision because your employee communications and experience platform impacts productivity, operational efficiency and more. We’re here to help with specifics on five use cases to consider for a smooth transition.

The demise of Workplace by Meta marks the latest casualty for enterprise social networking — a trend that’s time has passed. Organizations are now turning to all-in-one, employee communications and experience platforms powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to keep employees connected, informed and productive.

The way we collaborate is going through a massive transformation. Already, there are many ways teams can use artificial intelligence to work together more effectively; as we move further into the future, it seems all but inevitable that the technology will have an even more profound impact on collaboration. While the emergence of AI-powered collaboration capabilities is no doubt exciting, organizations need to figure out how to balance innovative functionality with data sovereignty and security.