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The future of work for IT teams is supporting hybrid workforces

Zendesk

IT makes remote work possible, but hybrid workforces raise new challenges for IT leaders. In fact, Zendesk research revealed that 90 percent of tech decision makers said that 2020 accelerated the adoption of digital technology. Make help desk interactions easy with simple, consumer-like experiences.

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

Red Star Kim

An article in October 2022 in Training Magazine argued that the four most important soft skills to prioritise for remote work – to bridge the distance gap – were emotional intelligence (I devoted an entire chapter to this topic in my book), next-level communication (ie over-communication), active listening and conflict resolution.

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What is employee experience? Guide for the future of work

Zendesk

Collectively, workers are calling BS on “the way it’s always been done” in favor of flexible work and healthier work-life boundaries. In the future of work, employees are your most important stakeholders. Is communication generally positive and solution-oriented? Make internal resources easy to find.

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Beyond the Horizon: GenAI and Ethical Leadership

MDI Training

GenAI presents vast innovation poten tial , automating complex tasks, enhancing decision-making, and radically improving efficiency across various sectors. However, for both leaders and employees, it can also reduce mundane tasks and allow people to focus on more fulfilling and creative work.

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The New Era of Hybrid Working – Dealbreaker & Gamechanger

MDI Training

Talk to your management and your employees and don’t get carried away with quick decisions. Classically organized companies in particular should keep their distance from the trap into the ultimate agility, even if it may currently be tempting to make decisions quickly. Currently, most companies opt for the individual mode.

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Is the Hybrid Work Model the Future of Remote Work?

ACT

Working from home helps employees improve productivity by cutting commute times and eliminating distractions. That, in turn, motivates them to get more work done faster. Another perk is that they often have the flexibility to modify their work hours, making room for other interests and responsibilities.

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What Remote Companies Can Teach Co-Located Teams

Help Scout

You can wing a lot of decision-making in an office environment, for example — just hop into a conference room and figure it out.) Since remote companies don’t have that luxury, they’ve been forced to solve for the problems that accompany asynchronous communication. 3 downsides of remote teams and what they can teach us.