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What is digital employee experience? A key worker retention tool
DEX software can help companies improve the technology their workers use every day, which in turn helps with employee retention.
7 Google Pixel settings you should change this second
Got one of Google's Pixel phones? These easily overlooked adjustments will unlock some of your phone's most impressive advanced powers.
Real Messenger: The birth of an industry-centric social network?
One of the problems with social networks is that they tend to be broad and unfocused, which isn't ideal for business. That's why Real Messenger might be onto something.
PixieBrix: A crafty tool that lets you tailor any website for your team
This Chrome extension will boost productivity by making your team’s favorite web apps even more well-suited to their needs. Ready to have your mind blown?
Striving for a better balance in the future of work
Employers insisting on a 9-5 working culture in the digital age reduce productivity and increase staff churn for little reward, a new report explains.
Zoom expands end-to-end encryption for Phone and breakout rooms
The popular videoconferencing software is adding enhanced encryption to its phone service and individual breakout rooms.
Don’t get too emotional about emotion-reading AI
Artificial intelligence tools now try to figure out whether people are happy, sad or disgusted. The reality may surprise and anger you.
3 little-known location tricks for Google Assistant on Android
Google Assistant can do some really useful stuff with location, if you know what to ask.
Apple’s iMessage is looking more like a workday collaboration platform
While iMessage will get some serious collaborative boosts later this year in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, it already has many of the features in place to make it a powerful platform.
7 ways to keep remote and hybrid teams connected
A downside to remote and hybrid work environments is fewer opportunities for informal interactions with co-workers. Here’s how company leaders can create a sense of connection among employees.
Microsoft Teams now lets users send short video clip messages
The new asynchronous video chat tool is one of several Teams announcements from Inspire this week, including collaborative annotations and the Excel Live app in Teams meetings.
Microsoft brings social network-style ‘stories’ to work
The company offered up its take on Facebook and Instagram Stories at Inspire, as Yammer Communities becomes Viva Engage.
Slack Pro is getting more expensive in September
From the beginning of September, both the monthly and annual Pro plans will increase in price, while free users will see changes to message retention policies.
Old PCs can find new life with Google ChromeOS Flex
Do you have Macs and PCs from the last ten years running outdated OSes or gathering dust? Want to use them with a modern, safe operating system? It's time to check out Google ChromeOS Flex.
The future of work is a tech (and management) challenge
A Corel survey indicates 78% of employees say leadership should do more to boost collaboration, and 27% say their company has invested in the wrong tools for the job.
Miro integrates with Google Meet to boost hybrid collaboration
Miro is extending its partnership with Google Workspace by offering access to new and existing Miro boards directly inside the Google Meet platform.
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