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The following article on incident response planning was written by Mike Hicks, CMO, Igloo Software, and was originally published on Igloo's corporate blog, Work Rewired.
I’ve been watching Chernobyl on HBO and I can’t stop thinking about it. There are so many aspects to mull over, but I keep coming back to one main theme: planning. Or the lack thereof. Sadly, just about everything that happened that day could have been prevented with proper planning.
And by the way, let’s include communication under that “planning” heading – because good communication is at the heart of every great incident response plan. Once the initial explosion occurred, a lot of…
Part 3 of 3: From the Field: Digital Workplace Manager, Tammy Triplett, talks engagement and adoption
In this final article of our three-part series about the key role of Digital Workplace Manager, Tammy Triplett of Leidos shares her secrets to executing a plan for successful engagement and adoption.
After exploring the importance of the Digital Workplace Manager and hearing about Tammy Triplett's big wins with Prism, Leidos' digital workplace, it's time to hear about Tammy's "secret sauce" for planning and executing initiatives that drive engagement and adoption.
Tammy's Story
“If you build it, they will come.” If you’ve managed a Digital Workplace, you know that this is simply NOT TRUE. Employee engagement and adoption can be one of the biggest challenges we face as Digital…
Kristen Ruttgaizer, Director of HR at Igloo and bestselling author and futurist Alexandra Levit of PeopleResults share their insights on disengaged employees. This article was originally published on Igloo's blog, Work Rewired.
It’s old news that engaged workers are more productive and innovative, while disengaged workers carry a big cost. So why are we still struggling with disengagement, and what can we do about it?
<>Igloo recently teamed up with bestselling author and futurist Alexandra Levit of PeopleResults to get answers. Watch the webinar to hear Alexandra’s take on the current realities of employee engagement and some practical ways to identify and fix disengagement.
The reality of disengagement
The…
Part 2 of 3: From the field: Tammy Triplett of Leidos shares her story
In part two of our three-part series, we learn about true Digital Workplace Success. Tammy Triplett , Digital Workplace Manager of "Prism" shares her top three success stories.
In part one of our three-part series, we explored the importance of the Digital Workplace Manager. But what is it really like to take action as a Digital Workplace Manager in the field?
Tammy Triplett of Leidos, a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, science solutions, and services leader, knows what it means to bring together employees in a single destination that helps them communicate, collaborate, and innovate. As the Digital Workplace Manager of Prism, Leidos' digital…
Julie Forsythe shares her perspective on cross-functional teamwork and the top three characteristics that make them successful. This article was first published on Igloo's blog "Work Rewired"
There’s more urgency than ever before for organizations to transition from hierarchical, siloed structures to cross-functional teams. With markets continually changing, emerging technologies transforming the workplace, and customer expectations on the rise, these teams can give your company a competitive edge by boosting agility, innovation, and productivity.
In a recent global survey of business leaders, 65 per cent said they viewed the shift to team-centric organizational models as important…
A version of the following article by Igloo's Kristen Ruttgaizer was originally published in Quartz. The article provides tips on how remote workers can ensure their voices are not ignored.
The option to work remotely is a huge draw for employees today. With commutes averaging nearly half an hour each way in the US, working from the comfort of home, a local coffee shop, or nearby co-working space is a perk now enjoyed by nearly half of the US workforce.
But businesses – which also benefit from flexible remote-work policies by reducing the overhead costs that come with physical office space – are struggling to address the collaboration challenges their remote employees face.
Cha…
Part 1 of 3 - The Importance of the Digital Workplace Manager
In this first article of a three-part series on the role of a Digital Workplace Manager, you'll learn about why this role is critical to the success of your digital workplace.
Not seen in the traditional workplace, the role of a Digital Workplace Manager can sometimes be difficult to fill. You may find yourself trying to define the role, explaining to executives its importance and the impact it will have on the success of your digital workplace. These conversations are common, especially when this is your organization's first experience with a digital workplace solution.
Here is some key information to help you communicate the value of a Digital Workplace Manager…
Payments Journal: Small Mistakes Can Lead to Big Headaches in Modern Finance
An article by Igloo VP, Finance Mark Stevenson discusses how shoddy knowledge-sharing practices and poorly policed cybersecurity are an unfortunate reality in modern finance, and the consequences can be devastating for a business.
Shoddy knowledge-sharing practices and poorly policed cybersecurity are an unfortunate reality in modern finance, and the consequences can be devastating for a business.
Cautionary tales are always fresh in the headlines. In late May, First American Financial — one of the largest insurers in the U.S. — was sued by a customer who discovered his personal information was easily accessible by anyone with a web browser. Nearly 885 million files, including social security numbers and tax documents,…
ZDNet: Millennials are twice as likely to use unapproved collaboration apps in the workplace
In this ZDNet article, Eileen Brown discusses the need for companies to be strategic about deployment as collaboration across the enterprise evolves. Igloo's 2019 State of the Digital Workplace report is also referenced.
As collaboration tools like Slack and Teams become more popular, collaboration across the enterprise will inevitably evolve, and companies need to be strategic about deployment.
There continues to be a shift in the way we work. The rise of workplace messaging platforms, like Slack and other workplace platforms, means an increase in employee productivity for sure.
But there are differences in perception in the way that IT and users feel about the raft of software tools -- and users often…
The following article was authored by Kristen Ruttgaizer, Director of Human Resources, Igloo Software and was originally published to Igloo's blog: Work Rewired
For most HR organizations, employee engagement is seen as a top priority, yet worldwide, 87 percent of employees are still not engaged, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report. With continued growth and profitability at stake, it is not surprising that 51 percent of HR executives say improving the employee experience is a top priority for 2019.
If you’re ready to act, we’ve identified four top roadblocks to employee engagement and created a list of practical changes HR…
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