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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.
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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…
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…
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,…
This article explains the importance of using digital workplace engagement campaigns to drive employee retention.
Employee engagement is just good business
Previously, we explored the importance of recognizing and overcoming potential change management challenges in your engagement planning within your digital workplace. Building on that approach to engagement, creating an engagement framework can actually help support your business overall. How? Two words—employee retention.
The stats
Research shows that high employee turnover increases expenses and has a negative impact on employee morale.
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What is a Networked Enterprise and What Can it Do for Your Organization?
The following article was written by Mike Hicks and was originally published to Igloo's corporate blog, Work Rewired.
Today’s organizations are increasingly complex and dispersed, and it’s hard to keep everyone connected and informed. Remote employees, geographically scattered offices, and expanding ecosystems of external partners often result in disengaged employees and information siloes.
Luckily, a fully networked enterprise can overcome this fragmentation and even raise productivity by up to 25 per cent. The term “networked enterprise” – coined by McKinsey – can be misleading, because every company…
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