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7 highly useful PowerShell tools
Microsoft’s mighty Windows administration framework gets even better with the help of these resources. Most are free, and the three for-fee tools are well worth the cost.
Frontline worker apps on the rise
Employees who don’t sit at a desk all day vastly outnumber office workers. The tech world is finally focusing on these deskless workers with an array of mobile apps that assist in scheduling, time tracking, communications, engagement,...
Can’t hire? Can’t get hired? How to avoid the “Great Mismatch” trap!
Employers don’t like the applicants, and applicants don’t like the jobs. What’s going on? And is the problem permanent?
Q&A: Schneider Electric CIO talks IT staffing, sustainability, and digital transformation
Bobby Cain recently took over as Schneider Electric's CIO for North America and immediately faced many of the same issues other tech firms routinely address. To address them, he says, the role of a CIO must change.
Q&A: Allstate HR exec on the rise of remote work: 'The world is changing….'
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allstate sent 40,000 workers home. Even now, it hasn't required them to return to the office. In fact, it took a new tack to creating company culture and workforce efficiency.
Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business projector
There’s a business projector for every room, purpose, and budget. Here are the major categories, technologies, and specs you need to know, along with buying advice for different business needs.
Bad onboarding can lead to high quit rates for new workers
A large percentage of employees are disatisfied with their experience of joining a company, and a recent survey shows nearly half of new hires plan to quit soon after joining a company. That's especially true for remote workers.
Skills-based hiring continues to rise as degree requirements fade
A growing number of organizations are dropping traditional college degree requirements in favor of skills gained through alternative methods — and soft skills that are more innate than learned.
As four-day workweek trial ends, most companies stick with the change
The world's largest study on a four-day work week found company revenue went up while sick days taken and employee burnout went down.
Most in-demand skills for 2023, according to LinkedIn
The online job and social site listed the top skills in areas such as IT, as well as engineering, recruiting, sales, and marketing.
Why we don’t need the four-day workweek — or weekends
Nor do we need surveillance software, edicts about employee travel, or offices.
4 ways DEI tools can drive change across the workplace
If your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have stalled, turning to specialty DEI tools may help.
The Great Resignation: Where did the millions who quit their jobs go?
Tens of millions of people quit work during the pandemic and continue to do so even now. A recently released survey shows they're not unhappy with their choice to leave.
Study: When employees don’t have to commute, they work
A new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows the majority of time saved by working from home and avoiding office commutes goes toward increased productivity.
Morgan Stanley fines some employees $1M for WhatsApp, iMessage use
After being fined more than $200 million last year for similar violations, Morgan Stanley has begun penalizing employees for using personal messaging apps for company business. But at least one expert said banning the tools won't work...
Winget: The best way to keep Windows apps updated
PowerShell’s winget command, which taps into the Windows Package Manager service, makes it a breeze to keep applications up to date in Windows 10 or 11. Here’s how to use it.
Gen Zers and millennials split over the appeal of remote work
More than one in three employees want fully remote work this year, but that sentiment isn't shared equally among generations. Workers also feel pay hasn't kept up with inflation.
Q&A: How to create workplace culture in a time of remote work
Many organizations fall into the trap of equating office perks with company culture. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel shares her tips for creating an engaged, productive workforce regardless of employees' location.
Hybrid-work hardware debuts at CES. Wait…, what?
Companies like Lenovo and HP are going all-in on special hardware for remote and hybrid workers. But special how?
