Managers can stroll around cubicles and in offices to observe what employees are working on and ask for progress reports. They can also spot physical cues of unproductivity, like absent-mindedness or task aversion. Remote managers, on the other hand, have the unique opportunity to harness trust and technology to determine whether employees are working. This technological empowerment allows them to manage their remote teams, even without physical proximity, effectively.

Trying to answer the question of what the future of the workplace will look like seems to be a never ending discussion. Of course, this interests both employers and employees, who tend to feel uncertain about the constantly changing landscape and put a lot of thought and effort into arriving prepared for what’s coming.

With the launch of its AI-powered platform, Zoom Workplace, Zoom Video Communications has made a significant advancement in the rapidly changing field of digital workspaces. Together with updates to the AI Companion, this platform seeks to transform teamwork through increased output, smoother connections, and more flexible work arrangements. Here’s a closer look at how Zoom is changing the way people collaborate in contemporary offices.

When you envision “automation,” what comes to mind? For many people, it's images of large automotive assembly lines. Deploying robotic arms and other modern marvels, these manufacturing facilities are monuments to the power of automation. However, the real automation revolution today happens outside the manufacturing floor. In offices around the world, automation software is transforming knowledge work—particularly solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI).

Diana Larsen is an international authority in Agile software development, leadership, and transformations. She’s also the co-author of Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great, Liftoff: Start and Sustain Successful Agile Teams, and The Five Rules of Accelerated Learning. Her most recent book, Lead Without Blame, is particularly relevant now, as it addresses the crucial need for enterprises to build resilient teams in today’s increasingly competitive and challenging landscape.

Data is the lifeblood of success in today's dynamic business landscape. Financial records, customer information, intellectual property - these digital assets are crucial for competition and they demand robust protection. While the digital age has introduced conveniences in the form of blurred geographical boundaries so businesses can operate globally, new security challenges have cropped up that must be tackled.

Microsoft Teams is leading the way in innovation in the rapidly changing digital workplace space, particularly with the recent release of Copilot features that improve efficiency and simplify collaboration. Tools that promote efficient communication and remote work are more important than ever as it become more mainstream. That’s exactly what Microsoft’s latest announcement promises, bringing AI-powered improvements meant to turn Teams into a vital tool for employees everywhere.

Developments in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) have had a huge impact on content creation, innovation, and collaboration. Everything from creating text, images, and videos, to sorting unstructured information, and generating or analyzing software code are easy to accomplish with the help of GenAI. But what can GenAI do when it comes to security?

All companies rely on effective compliance to protect data and streamline business operations. The advantages of automating knowledge work are infinite. Companies can implement a comprehensive database to store institutional knowledge. This approach helps organizations minimize the risk of cyberattacks, avoid document mismanagement, and enhance workflows in every department. Organizations can then focus on superior customer service.