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 […]
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 […]
Remote Work in High Demand as More Americans Consider the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
When you hear the words “digital nomad” what comes to mind? If you immediately envision a sweaty hostel in Bali, full of 20-somethings working side jobs here and there until they move on to the next city on their bucket list, you wouldn’t be alone. And 20 years ago, you wouldn’t have been wrong. But […]
What to expect from Microsoft’s ‘special’ Surface and AI event
Microsoft is holding a “special event” in New York City later this week where it’s expected to debut three new Surface devices and AI-powered features for Windows, Office, Bing, Surface, and more. The event is taking place just days after Panos Panay, Microsoft’s former head of Windows and Surface, resigned in a surprise announcement. We’ll […]
