Workplace technology upgrades leaving employees frustrated
Businesses were forced to implement a host of technological changes last year to support the wholesale transition to remote working. While most employees see this as a positive, some were left frustrated. This is according to a new report from software company Citrix, based on a poll of 1,000 UK office workers in large businesses. Asking employees about their workplace …
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Most employees want flexible working to stay
Most employees in the UK want to keep their remote and flexible working options after the pandemic, but don’t think their bosses are willing to oblige. These are the conclusions of Microsoft’s latest report, based on analysis of national lockdowns and the effects on office workers. According to the report, almost three quarters (71 percent) of UK workers want some …
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Employees are worried about the cleanliness of offices
The pandemic has made UK workers more mindful about their health and, by extension, the cleanliness of office spaces. This is according to a new report from smart building designer Infogrid, based on a poll of 2,000 UK employees, which states that the vast majority (73 percent) claim regular cleaning has the greatest impact on how safe they feel returning …
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Management still doesn’t trust employees to be productive from home
While many employees claim the shift to remote working has actually made them more productive, most decision-makers aren’t convinced. According to a new report from software company LogMeIn, just five percent of decision-makers believe their remote workers are actually more productive, and the vast majority (70 percent) consider office workers more trustworthy. On the other hand, more than half (56 …
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10 essential tools and apps for work from home employees
Given the acceleration of the requirement for millions around the world to work remotely, useful apps for work from home employees now number in the hundreds. Designed to help with everything from video conferencing and project management to sharing worksheets and keeping files secure, these 10 essential tools and apps are guaranteed to improve your remote working effectiveness. 1. Google …
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Many employees still think their company is behind on digital
Most workers believe their organization is lagging behind when it comes to the digital capabilities to support knowledge work. This is according to a new report from knowledge work platform iManage, which claims that just 23 percent of organizations are ahead of the curve. The company argues this is a major issue, given that knowledge workers (of which there are …
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Employees believe remote working productivity hinges on quality of technology
The tools and services IT leaders adopted hastily in the early days of the pandemic cannot sustain businesses in the long run, and it’s beginning to show. A new report from LogMeIn, a company specializing in secure remote working, asserts that IT leaders are worried these tools are not secure enough and can’t scale sufficiently to remain viable in the …
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Employees are putting business accounts at risk by recycling credentials
Many remote workers are disregarding cybersecurity best practices, putting organizations at serious risk of data breaches. This is according to a new report from automation platform Ivanti, based on a poll of 1,000 UK consumers, which states that a fifth regularly recycle their business email addresses and passwords to log into consumer websites and applications. They often use their work …
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How to keep employees emails protected from prying eyes
Even though there is now a huge range of ways to communicate, email is still very much the default option in most situations. Email does have a whole lot of benefits. It does not, however, offer a lot of in-built security. Fortunately, you can take steps to rectify this. Here are some tips. Make sure your own network is secure …
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Many companies would sack employees over phishing mistakes
Employees who repeatedly fall for real or simulated phishing attacks at work are in danger of getting sacked, a report from security firm Proofpoint reveals. Based on a survey of 600 information security professionals, the report states that 27% of UK companies have admitted that a lack of cybersecurity awareness and resilience against phishing attacks could lead them to dismiss …
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