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Eric Schmidt admits remote work has productivity benefits, but he still wants staff in the office
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has admitted that working from home (WFH) allowances can have a positive impact on productivity, though he still wants staff coming into the office from a personal standpoint. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Schmidt said that while he believes in the benefits of in-office work, data indicates that productivity is slightly higher…
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Considering an RTO policy? Think again. Firms with remote working options record better financial performance
Firms with strong flexible work options have improved fortunes in the stock market, according to researchers at the University of Melbourne. The university’s assistant professor of finance, Gabriele Lattanzio, found a correlation between companies ranked highly for flexible work opportunities and companies with higher share prices. “This study documents for the first time that firms’ reliance on alternative work arrangements…
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Amazon seizes domains used in rogue Remote Desktop campaign to steal data
Amazon has seized domains used by the Russian APT29 hacking group in targeted attacks against government and military organizations to steal Windows credentials and data using malicious Remote Desktop Protocol connection files. APT29, also known as “Cozy Bear” and “Midnight Blizzard,” is a Russian state-sponsored cyber-espionage group linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). Amazon clarifies that although the phishing pages APT29…
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Exploitation of Docker remote API servers has reached a “critical level”
Hackers are exploiting unprotected Docker remote API servers to deploy malware, with researchers stating the threat has reached a “critical level” and warning organizations to act now. A report from Trend Micro published on 21 October details how researchers observed an unknown threat actor abusing exposed docker remote API servers to deploy the ‘perfctl’ malware. The attack sequence begins with…
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Does remote work fuel wage inequality? Not exactly – staff working from home tend to be higher earners, but they also experience lower wage growth
New research shows remote work does not feed workplace inequality, contrary to the common belief that it might privilege higher tier earners. Researchers from universities in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Kent said hybrid work is highly valued by workers but is concentrated among the better-educated and higher earners. “At first glance, it seems remote work will increase inequality by…
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In an age of RTO hardliners, Spotify’s stance on remote work is a breath of fresh air
Spotify insisting that its staff “aren’t children” and can be trusted to remain productive working from home is a breath of fresh air and precisely the messaging workers want to hear on the topic of remote work. In response to a question regarding the streaming giant’s working policies, chief human resources officer Katarina Berg recently told Raconteur that “you can’t…
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The Best RMM Tools With Remote Support of 2024
What is remote support? Remote support refers to technical assistance to a person who isn’t physically present at the same location as the support provider. This assistance is delivered through various communication technologies, such as video conferencing, remote desktop sharing, or remote access applications. The user could be an employee, contacting the company Help Desk or the buyer of a…
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows Server update
Microsoft says this month’s Patch Tuesday cumulative updates fix a known issue that causes Windows servers to disrupt Remote Desktop connections in enterprise networks after installing the July Windows Server security updates. Redmond first confirmed this known issue following many reports from Windows admins that the RD Gateway service kept crashing every 30 minutes after installing the July updates. Admins…
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7 Best BYOPC Security Solution for Remote Work 2024
BYOPC stands for Bring Your Own PC. It is a strategy that allows employees to use their personal computers to access corporate applications, services, and data. This approach is particularly useful for remote and hybrid work environments, as well as for temporary or seasonal workers. It makes sense to let home-based employees use their own PCs for work – shipping…
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Secure Workspace for Remote Work Best Practices & Tools 2024
Creating a secure workspace for remote work involves more than just providing employees with the tools they need to perform their jobs. It requires a well-thought-out approach to security, data protection, compliance, and productivity. Here’s an expanded guide on how to build a secure and efficient remote workspace, without focusing on specific products but on best practices, technologies, and strategies.…
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