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Product Roundup: What's new in Rocket.Chat 6.6

Welcome to Rocket.Chat's first Product Roundup of 2024! Another year, another brand-new collection of updates crafted just for you! Whether it's improved features for team collaboration or great news for those using Rocket.Chat to build their own in-app chat experiences, this roundup provides a glimpse into the advancements marking the beginning of a year filled with meaningful improvements. Let's jump right in!

L'Oréal CEO claims remote workers lack passion and creativity

During his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus raised controversial opinions regarding the long-term viability and efficiency of policies allowing employees to work remotely. The continuing discussion over the post-pandemic future of workplaces benefits greatly from his viewpoint.

Remote agents and the future of flexible work

The last few years have seen the rise of the remote agent and remote work. Are these here to stay? What does the future hold? We examine the trends and benefits of employing remote agents, along with some of the challenges. The surge of remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic has created new attitudes toward employment. Forbes recently found that 98% of employees want to work remotely at least some of the time, showing just how popular flexible work environments are.

The four pillars of high-performing teams

Have you ever wondered how Apple went from near-bankruptcy to $300bn+ in annual revenue? Or why Nokia was able to pivot its way through the smartphone era while Blackberry floundered? Or why Cisco routinely ranks top-five in the “Great Place To Work” list, and why 91% of staff feel their workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy? It turns out these household names share a common trait that virtually any company can develop, regardless of size, industry or cash in the bank.

How good leaders use the power of slowing down to get things done

Slowing down may seem unusual in today’s fast-paced corporate environment, but experienced executives know that taking a step back can allow for the evaluation and improvement of situations. Well-known individuals like Jeff Bezos have supported this thoughtful approach to decision-making, and studies show that intelligent people tackle complicated problems more slowly but accurately.

What is an ITSM Ticketing Solution: Streamlining Support

If you work in an organization with a vast customer base or intricate support operations, you know the critical role an IT service management (ITSM) ticketing tool plays. This intuitive system goes beyond mere automation, becoming the backbone of your support efforts ultimately benefiting the end-users.

Understanding Chinese Overtime: Calculation Methods and Legal Status in the US

Chinese overtime, a term that often perplexes both employers and employees in the United States, refers to a specific method of calculating overtime for non-exempt workers on a fluctuating workweek basis. This article delves into the intricacies of Chinese overtime, exploring its origins, calculation methods, and legal standing within the complex tapestry of US labor laws.

Workforce Analytics - Definition, Working, and Benefits

Workforce Analytics is the new master in the current world. In any section, data and data analysis are considered supreme. The reason is that it helps find critical workforce management solutions and simplifies the information. Data helps in understanding complex details and makes them easy to comprehend. The process of interpreting or communicating the data is called analytics. Analytics are critical in businesses.