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AI agents are coming to work — here’s what businesses need to know – Computerworld
Are AI agents ready to deploy? While automation holds great potential to transform how work is carried out in future, the near-term reality for businesses is a different story. The first generation of generative AI assistants and copilots have now descended into what Gartner terms the “trough of disillusionment,” with many projects remaining at a pilot stage due to a…
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The four-day week sounds great – but we need the private sector on board for it to work
There’s something rather frustrating about hailing the success of four-day week trials knowing full well that you’ll probably never experience it. The reality is that flexible working practices such as these simply might not work in certain industries – and there’s nothing wrong with that. But for those who can secure better working arrangements, we should still be pushing our…
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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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How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
Hybrid vehicles offer fuel savings and environmental benefits—and they’re better than ever By Keith Barry With Alex Knizek and Gabe Shenhar If you’re looking to save money on gas but don’t want a fully electric vehicle, a hybrid might be the right choice for you. Hybrids don’t need to be plugged in and they can be filled up at any…
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NatWest just banned staff from using WhatsApp at work – here’s why
UK bank NatWest has blocked staff from using a range of unapproved messaging apps in a bid shake up internal communications practices. According to reports from the BBC, NatWest has removed access to consumer messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype on work devices, telling staff to stick to approved channels instead. “Like many organizations, we only permit…
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Signal calls now work a lot more like Meet and Zoom
Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it much easier to hop on the phone with a friend or co-worker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also re-use call links, which could be handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you…
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Can the four-day week work for tech?
It’s that time of year when the clocks change and the nights draw in, the familiar starts to take on a new aspect as the shadows lengthen, and in the world of IT, trends that have been taken for granted are also starting to take on a new shape. As countries battle productivity problems, can they replicate the success of…
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Do we really need smart buildings anymore in a hybrid world of work?
The vision of the smart office building — and the broader idea of smart cities — haven’t quite lived up to the perhaps unfair promise attached to them. For our office spaces, once home to a daily 9-to-5 congregation, it hasn’t been exactly certain what the future holds. There have been lofty ambitions to transform the sterile and corporatized environments…
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‘Theme’ Every Work Day for a More Productive Week
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Scheduling your day is an important part of being productive. You can (and should) timebox your way to a jam-packed, detailed schedule, but there’s more to time management than that. You should consider dividing up not only your day, but your week overall, to maximize productivity: The trick here is…
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Will DECT Devices Work In A Call Center? Yes, With Limits
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) is a standard used for creating wireless voice communication systems. The most common examples of DECT devices include cordless phones and wireless headsets, though the technology is also used in devices like baby monitors and remote controls. DECT communications are used in call centers, hospitals, job sites, and other workplaces where wired communication isn’t feasible.…
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