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Gen Z workers on the fence with RTO mandates: 91% want a balance between remote and in-person work – but some worry they’re missing out on career growth opportunities by not being in the office full-time
With discussions over RTO mandates still raging, Gen Z workers appear to be focused on finding the right balance in their working lives, research shows. A recent study from Harris Poll and Freeman found over nine-in-ten (91%) Gen Z workers want a mixture of in-person and remote working options, highlighting the continued appeal of flexible work practices. The findings counters…
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Consumers are sick of slow, clunky services, so they’re demanding enterprises modernize their tech
Consumers are placing increased pressure on enterprises to improve user experiences and update clunky legacy technology, according to new research from Pegasystems and YouGov. More than three-quarters (77%) of surveyed consumers said organizations should invest in improved interactions with customers, while over two-thirds (69%) feel companies are more interested in driving profits with tech investments than improving customer experience. Many…
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‘They’re unhappy with the core elements of their career’: UK workers are fed up with their current roles, so they’re moving to greener pastures for bigger salaries and better job security
A third of UK workers are looking to jump ship this year, according to new research, with many reporting dissatisfaction over salaries and job security. In a study published by the Global Payroll Association (GPA), almost a fifth say they’re unhappy in their current role, with the same number feeling they lack job security. Only a quarter said they feel…
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Remember to Back Up Your Free Slack Chats Before They’re Wiped
Summary Slack auto-erases messages after a year. Back them up regularly. Free plans only allow exporting public channel messages. Pro, business, and enterprise plans can export everything. To back up Slack chats, export the workspace as a JSON archive. To import, upload the same file & select import options. Slack no longer keeps your workspace’s messages and files saved forever…
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I tested a pair of gaming earbuds that put my audiophile headset to shame — and they’re under $35
As a tech reviewer for Tom’s Guide, and an avid gamer, I’ve had my share of issues with headsets over the years. Whether I have to deal with headsets that can’t deliver on features like the Turtle Beach Atlas Air, or the huge prices of audiophile options like the Beyerdynamic MMX300. While not exactly new, I fell in love with…
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I just tried aluminum K-Cups and they’re worth buying for the coffee alone
One common criticism about single-serving coffee makers like Keurigs is that they create significantly more waste than regular drip coffee makers. Most single-serve machines use plastic pods or K-cups for each drink, and if your family brews a few beverages per day, that adds up to thousands of plastic pods being used and tossed out every year. There are a…
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GOG’s preservation program lets you keep playing games after they’re delisted
GOG has announced that even if games in its recently launched preservation program are delisted from its store, it will maintain compatibility with those games and offer players “a seamless experience and tech support for those titles.” The first games covered are Warcraft I and II, scheduled for delisting on December 13th. That promise extends to Windows changes that affect…
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DSLR Cameras Are Falling Out of Favor, But They’re Still Worth Considering
It’s no secret that DSLRs aren’t as popular as they used to be. A recent report from the Camera Imaging Products Association found that sales are down 20% year-over-year while mirrorless cameras continue to grow. For some people, though, a DSLR could be precisely what they need, even now. New DSLRs Are Affordable; Used DSLRs Are Even Cheaper Harry Guinness…
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Amazon workers aren’t happy with the company’s controversial RTO scheme – and they’re making their voices heard
Amazon staff are up in arms over a controversial return to office (RTO) mandate imposed by the company earlier this month. The new working arrangements, unveiled by CEO Andy Jassy in mid-September, will require all staff to return to the office five days per week from January 2025, and will see hotdesking scrapped. Amazon has employed a hybrid work policy…
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Tech leaders are ramping up IT modernization, but they’re wary of the potential productivity nosedive that comes with it
IT modernization projects have a significant negative impact on enterprise productivity, according to new research. A survey from Rocket Software and Forrester Consulting found IT leaders are wary of the potential risks of IT overhaul programs, with one-third believing they are highly disruptive to operations. Common roadblocks encountered during modernization projects often lead to reduced productivity, but there are broader…
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