Working time

User Complaints and IT Support Costs Soar as Companies Embrace Work-from-Anywhere

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Telecommuting, Working time

The survey found that despite the massive investment in remote access infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies continue to struggle supporting remote workers.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found that despite the massive investment in remote access infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies continue to struggle supporting remote workers.
  • In short, the deployed remote access technology fails to meet enterprise requirements, forcing support and helpdesk to compensate.
  • In the post-pandemic environment, 82% of respondents indicated that their companies will continue with work-from-anywhere or remote only models.
  • In those environments, remote user complaints soared to 83% of respondents, versus 45% of respondents sending traffic local security appliances or services.

User Complaints and IT Support Costs Soar as Companies Embrace Work-from-Anywhere

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Telecommuting, Working time

The survey found that despite the massive investment in remote access infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies continue to struggle supporting remote workers.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found that despite the massive investment in remote access infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies continue to struggle supporting remote workers.
  • In short, the deployed remote access technology fails to meet enterprise requirements, forcing support and helpdesk to compensate.
  • In the post-pandemic environment, 82% of respondents indicated that their companies will continue with work-from-anywhere or remote only models.
  • In those environments, remote user complaints soared to 83% of respondents, versus 45% of respondents sending traffic local security appliances or services.

Deskpass Announces International Expansion and Record Level of Bookings

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Human activities, Articles, Human behavior, Telecommuting, Working time, Innovation

The Sydney expansion makes Deskpass the largest on-demand network of bookable workspaces, inviting members into thousands of locations across 26 cities, with additional cities scheduled to be added this year.

Key Points: 
  • The Sydney expansion makes Deskpass the largest on-demand network of bookable workspaces, inviting members into thousands of locations across 26 cities, with additional cities scheduled to be added this year.
  • The announcement comes as a result of a dramatic increase in demand: Deskpass' corporate team adoption has skyrocketed 500% in 2021 and recently exceeded more than 100,000 bookings across all its markets.
  • Switching to a hybrid workplace opens the door for flexibility and innovation," said Sam Rosen, CEO and Co-Founder of Deskpass.
  • For more information about Deskpass, visit www.deskpass.com
    Deskpass is a Work From Anywhere solution for companies with remote distributed teams.

StataCorp Moves to a 32-hour Workweek to Better Support Employee Health, Satisfaction, and Productivity

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Human resources, Software, Research, Science, Labor, Articles, Economy, Labor history, Working time, Human resource management, Labor rights, Industrial and organizational psychology, Flextime, Stata, Productivity, Workweek and weekend

StataCorp announced today it will move to a flexible work schedule designed to promote better work-life balance for its employees.

Key Points: 
  • StataCorp announced today it will move to a flexible work schedule designed to promote better work-life balance for its employees.
  • Founded in 1983 with headquarters in College Station, TX, StataCorp produces the statistics and data science software Stata.
  • StataCorp is redefining its full-time workweek for all employees, reducing the standard 40 hours to 32.
  • It is confident that a better work-life balance will increase both employee satisfaction and productivity.

The Future of Work: Employers, employees and the long road to compromise

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Human activities, Telecommuting, Working time, Optimism

More than one year into the pandemic, a quarter of the workforce is still working remotely.

Key Points: 
  • More than one year into the pandemic, a quarter of the workforce is still working remotely.
  • Employers must have an open dialogue with employees about the benefits they need that will support their success as well as reduce stress and potentially damaging mental health issues.
  • With the right tactics and an ongoing conversation with their employees, employers can expect to retain their workforce and succeed.
  • Employers' confidence and optimism signal a bright future when it comes to their economic success and their ability to grow their pool of talent.

Deputy Surpasses 300 Million Shifts Scheduled on the Platform Worldwide, Reports Hiring Spikes in US Hospitality and Leisure Industries

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Working time, Circadian rhythm, Occupational safety and health, Shift work, Leisure, Articles, Work, Health

Mirroring this upward trend, Deputy saw the following directions in scheduling and hours worked in the U.S. for April and May:

Key Points: 
  • Mirroring this upward trend, Deputy saw the following directions in scheduling and hours worked in the U.S. for April and May:
    375,403 shifts published in hospitality industries in April; 391,140 shifts published in hospitality industries in May.
  • 126,796 shifts published in leisure industries in April; 138,746 shifts published in leisure industries in May.
  • 96% increase in the number of shifts scheduled in hospitality industries and 97% increase in the leisure industries from March to April.
  • 96% increase in the number of shifts worked in hospitality industries and 97% increase in the leisure industries from March to April.

Global Knowledge Management Market Report 2021: Market to Reach $1.1 Trillion by 2026 - KM Professional Services Remain in Demand in Pandemic Times

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Telecommuting, Working time, Business, Economy

DUBLIN, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Knowledge Management - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Knowledge Management - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market is anticipated to expand due to the growing need to retain customers and improve customer satisfaction.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant remote working phenomenon has provided a significant boost for knowledge management solutions across the world.
  • With the remote working pattern emerging as a mainstream phenomenon, the need for knowledge management solutions is expected to increase going forwards.

Top HR Leaders and Employees Agree: Flexible Work is Here to Stay

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Human resource management, Working time, Flextime, Labor history, Articles, Economy, Human activities, Human resource management system

The shift to flexibility is improving the employee experience and promoting a better work life balance.

Key Points: 
  • The shift to flexibility is improving the employee experience and promoting a better work life balance.
  • It is also giving companies a competitive advantage in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and outplacing employees.
  • The positives born out of the new flexible workforce were made explicit in the survey results: 80% of HR professionals said the new flexible workforce made their company a better and more competitive place to work.
  • With more flexible work scheduling and commute options, companies can now recruit from a wider, and more diverse, talent pool concluded the report.

Sontiq’s Fourth Annual Benefit Broker Survey Reveals Major Shifts in Employee Benefit Trends

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Human resources, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Professional services, Internet, Other Professional Services, Telecommuting, Working time, Employee benefits, Workplace

Sontiqs 4th annual Benefit Broker Survey spotlights this key finding, backed by four years of primary research on benefit trends.

Key Points: 
  • Sontiqs 4th annual Benefit Broker Survey spotlights this key finding, backed by four years of primary research on benefit trends.
  • Among the 2021 Benefit Broker Surveys findings, employers are seeking to balance the needs of an ever more remote workplace.
  • This years survey reveals that benefit brokers see themselves positioned to help meet the growing employee interest in migrating to digital and virtual interactions.
  • Key findings from Sontiqs 2021 Benefit Broker Survey include:
    Employee wellness and rising healthcare costs tied as the top employer concern (64%).

Global Knowledge Management Market Trajectory & Analytics 2021-2027: Growing Need for Data Analysis in Various Industries Drives Significance of KM - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Technology, Data management, Services marketing, Articles, Economy, Telecommuting, Working time, Work, Customer satisfaction, Information technology management, Knowledge worker, Customer success

The global market is anticipated to expand due to the growing need to retain customers and improve customer satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • The global market is anticipated to expand due to the growing need to retain customers and improve customer satisfaction.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant remote working phenomenon has provided a significant boost for knowledge management solutions across the world.
  • With the remote working pattern emerging as a mainstream phenomenon, the need for knowledge management solutions is expected to increase going forwards.
  • Knowledge Management Technologies refer to various types of information technologies that enable knowledge management.