Remote work beats out salary as the most important thing to employees
New year, empty office? As employers prepare to update their return-to-office policies for 2024, employees are questioning what matters to them the most in a job — and the ability to work remotely is number one on their list. Flexjobs, a search site for remote jobs, surveyed over 8,000 workers, with 63% voting remote work as the most important […]
AI and automation: Business leaders adopt small-scale solutions for greater impact
Business leaders recognize automation is changing the way companies operate. The hope is that automation — whether it’s in the form of robots, machine learning, or artificial intelligence (AI) — will make us all more productive in the not-so-distant future. However, getting to the point where automation enhances our working life is far from straightforward. Despite the […]
What are remote work best practices for businesses?
To help ensure remote work is a success across your organization, follow these best practices: 1. Maintain a company culture. Some employees choose an employer for its company culture. Whether your company is only recently remote or has always been, maintaining the culture that attracted employees to your organization in the first place can help keep […]
AI Is Key To Successful Automation Efforts—Here’s What That Looks Like
As AI and automation converge, it’s not unlike the birth of the PC or the internet—a moment in history that will reshape our world irreversibly. Our future relies on strong economic growth. It is the only way we can support our infrastructure, healthcare and social safety net. Its advancement has traditionally been driven by two […]
Communication Technology and Inclusion Will Shape the Future of Remote Work
Remote work was rare a decade ago. Working from home was usually available only as a special arrangement to accommodate families in specific cases. However, teleconferencing and telework technology have advanced to the point where some businesses thrive with completely remote teams. The mass transition to remote working came about in the early stages of […]
Why Financial Automation Should Be The Next Step For Companies
Some readers may think, “Surely financial departments are already automated?” Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. While consumers are used to direct deposits and automatic bill payments, automation isn’t common practice for those working within an organization’s finance department—but it should be. In fact, according to Accenture, a remarkable 80% of financial operations have the potential for automation, […]
We’re living in the hyper automation phase
Generative AI is being adopted at warpspeed across businesses, but when it comes to employing automation, certain principles should be kept in mind. Standardizing practices are crucial for successful automation implementation, and organizations can benefit from a wider lens approach in order to choose the right technology, according to Manas Arora (pictured, second from the right), director of […]
Remote work for the win: How in-office requirements are hurting companies
When the COVID pandemic swept in, so did the notion of working remotely. Old rules of the office went out the door when dress slacks were swapped for sweatpants as employees were introduced to a new way of working. In late 2022-early 2023, as the world began to ease many pandemic policies, several companies such as […]
These Are The 10 Best U.S. Workcation Destinations For Remote Work Travel
Seattle, Washington offers the perfect blend of work and play with its gorgeous streets, delicious food, and stunning waterfront views. Naples, Florida is a relaxed workcation destination with beautiful beaches, fantastic Wi-Fi, and plenty of outdoor opportunities to explore. Aspen, Colorado is a stunning ski resort town that offers a perfect destination for workcations, especially […]
