In the modern workplace, collaboration between remote and hybrid workers is not just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Today, 54% of remote-capable workers are hybrid workers, and they acknowledge that collaboration tends to be more difficult online, with only 35% reporting collaborative work is best done remotely. Leaders and managers further emphasize the point, stating…
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Creating a change management strategy for a hybrid work environment involves careful planning, communication, and implementation to ensure a smooth transition. Big organizational change is always challenging. It forces people to confront uncertainty and make themselves vulnerable in a situation where making the wrong move might put their reputation and livelihood in jeopardy. Here, we…
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Providing opportunities for professional growth, offering mental health support, and promoting work-life balance are all crucial for building a positive company culture. When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated, regardless of their work environment. Which, seems, well,… obvious. It’s just that getting things right when it comes…
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Hybrid arrangements are fast becoming the “new-normal.” Well, at least for companies that have the ability to work remotely. Still, developing an effective hybrid strategy remains a major struggle for business leaders. A recent Gallup survey interviewed 8,000+ remote-capable employees to understand what hybrid teams think of this new arrangement post-COVID lockdowns. Participants reported the…
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The Microsoft Cloud is a massive win for hybrid work. It allows you to build an integrated system that’s secure by design, covering all your major security bases in a single environment. That means end-to-end visibility, holistic protections, and cutting-edge tech that can adapt and automate critical tasks while your team focuses on other things. …
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Who wears the data chief crown at your organization? There’s something of a debate about who rightfully owns that title. Some advocate for the CIO, while others side with the CTO. Yet, an emerging trend among mid-market enterprises, especially those with limited IT resources, highlights a different contender: the CFO. That’s right. You—the CFO—are your…
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Overview A monthly departmental expense variance to budget or forecast meeting with accounting, is a useful tool used to proactively control expenses and support department manager accountability. In a budget only setting, a review of department expense performance is scheduled as a part of the financial close. As a part of the closing process, preliminary…
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Microsoft 365: The Starting Point of Remote & Modern Collaboration Within the Microsoft Ecosystem, Microsoft 365 is the digital backbone supporting modern collaboration and productivity across the entire org – especially in remote or hybrid environments. The powerful productivity suite offers a myriad of cloud-based applications including SharePoint, Excel, OneDrive, and PowerPoint, each playing a…
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SQL Server End of Life: The Inevitable End of an Era Coming July 9, 2024 Microsoft’s SQL Server 2014, a cornerstone for many database management systems, is approaching its end of life on July 9, 2024. This pivotal moment marks the end of extended support for this version, signaling a crucial juncture for organizations relying…
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Investing in a fully-integrated digital ecosystem is one of the best ways to build the resilience, flexibility, and agility it takes to succeed in this new low-code, generative AI landscape. This is true for any business – whether they’re fully-remote or doubling down on their commitment to the in-person 9-5. But, for those orgs charting…
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