In this week's exclusive feature for The Business Briefing readers, Keumars Afifi-Sabet rounds up advice from managers and workers on overcoming both the new and recurring challenges of remote working.
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Enterprises can’t keep a lid on surging cyber incident costsNews With increasing threats and continuing skills shortages, AI tools are becoming a necessity for some
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UK software developers are still cautious about AI, and for good reasonNews Experts say developers are “right to take their time” with AI coding solutions given they still remain a nascent tool
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UK firms are pouring money into AI, but they won’t see a return on investment unless they address these key issuesNews An SAP report projects increased AI investment, but cautions that too many organizations are taking a fragmented approach
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Microsoft could be preparing for a crackdown on remote workNews The tech giant is the latest to implement stricter policies around hybrid working without requiring a full five days in the office
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IT professionals aren’t budging on flexible work demands – and more than half say they’ll quit if employers don’t meet expectationsNews Analysis from Randstad shows 40% of UK-based IT pros have quit over a lack of flexible work options, while 31% of workers globally have done the same.
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Optimise CX and accelerate business growth through your voice networkwhitepaper Protecting the human experience in a digital world
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'The tide seems to be turning towards office attendance': 64% of hybrid business leaders want staff back in the office – but many worry that enforcing RTO mandates will drive employees awayAnalysis Many UK business leaders want their staff back in the office more frequently, but they’re scared to implement return to office (RTO) mandates in fear of worker revolts.
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Enterprises are doubling down on IT optimization strategies – and it’s delivering huge financial returnsNews Organizations that have cracked IT cost optimization and innovation reap the rewards both financially and in terms of time to market.
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Employees are dead set on flexible working arrangements – three quarters would turn down a role that didn't offer hybrid options as work-life balance becomes more important than payNews New research shows workers are increasingly demanding flexible working arrangements from employers.
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Nearly half of tech workers are seeking new roles – declining employee benefits and reduced flexible working options have staff looking elsewhereNews While salaries are rising for tech workers, other benefits are in decline, leading to a fall in job satisfaction
