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The One Laptop Hack Hybrid Workers Can’t Live without
Upgrade your laptop setup with a 13.3″ second screen for easier multitasking — now $179.99 with code DISPLAY20. Source link
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Generative AI adoption is ‘creating deep rifts’ at enterprises: Execs are battling each other over poor ROI, IT teams are worn out, and workers are sabotaging AI strategies
While generative AI adoption continues at pace, new research suggests the technology is leading to intense power struggles, friction between IT and business leaders, and creating a rebellious workforce. Analysis from Writer paints a worrying picture of the effects of AI adoption on the C-suite, with around two-thirds of US execs claiming it’s led to heightened tension and division at…
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CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can’t work
Terminated employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been brought back to work in response to a judge’s order — sort of. Probationary employees (a class of government workers who are newer to an agency or role) received letters over the weekend notifying them that they were reinstated into their positions, following a court order requiring the CFPB…
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Laid-off workers are ditching full-time work: 70% of staff caught up in brutal layoffs opted for part-time roles and freelance gigs – and flexibility was the big appeal for many
Flexible working practices have proven so popular that a significant number of workers laid off from full-time jobs have opted for part-time work. That’s according to a survey from job platform Intch, which showed 96% of laid-off professionals moved to flexible work after being made redundant, with 70% planning to shift to part-time, freelance, or project-based roles. Of those polled,…
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DOGE may be using an algorithm to fire federal workers – Computerworld
AutoRIF, developed by the Department of Defense more than 20 years ago, helps agencies manage workforce reductions. Wired reported that DOGE operatives have been editing its code, with updates made recently through a repository in the Office of Personnel Management’s GitHub, managed by Musk associates after Trump took office. However, a review of that GitHub site contained no “public” repositories.…
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‘Digital hide-and-seek’: Workers are wasting hundreds of hours a year sourcing the information they need to carry out their role
Knowledge workers globally are wasting a quarter of their working week tracking down information, new research from Atlassian has revealed. UK workers specifically waste an average of 9 hours a week locating the information they need to do their work, accounting for hundreds of hours annually and inflicting significant strain on teams. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK employees said workloads…
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IT workers are having to put out more fires than ever – and it’s costing employers thousands of dollars a year through lost productivity
Recurring tech issues mean IT professionals cost their employers an average of $7,800 a year in productivity losses, with some wasting 52 hours on troubleshooting alone. The average IT professional has to deal with 144 technical issues each year, according to a new report from Liquid Web, with each incident costing around $50 on average. Problems often show up as…
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IT workers are being ‘stretched to their limits’: Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and management failures mean 75% have experienced stress and burnout
European IT workers are buckling under stress, new research suggests, with almost three-quarters saying they’ve experienced work-related burnout. According to new research from ISACA, the main cause is a heavy workload, cited by six-in-ten. Deadlines were a key problem identified by 44% of survey respondents, with a lack of resources affecting a similar number. Meanwhile, nearly half found that difficult…
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Hybrid workers face ‘ping fatigue’ and it’s hurting productivity – here’s how leaders can help staff manage constant work notifications
The average worker has to rely on a number of digital platforms, communication channels and task management systems on a daily basis. In a world of remote work, these tools are essential to keep touch with colleagues and collaborate effectively – but tools that are supposed to make life easier can just as easily feed into mental exhaustion and anxiety…
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Federal tech workers in the US may be in ‘a world of hurt’ – Computerworld
On top of that, Janulaitis said, CFOs don’t want to expand headcount because doing so represents the greatest cost to an organization. “That is what they are doing to drive costs down,” he said. Public sector IT workers often have different motivations and attitudes than their counterparts in the private sector, who face competitive pressures and financial incentives. Whether federal…
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