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Will you be heading back to the office? Should you?
Many companies won't be re-opening their brick-and-mortar offices because working from home is the new way of business.
Starting a new job in a pandemic: Virtual onboarding to the rescue
Like most new pandemic-induced working practices, remote onboarding is here to stay. How can employers make the process, from device provisioning and training to helping new hires feel welcome, as seamless as possible?
3 ways to build stronger remote teams
Building trust within remote and hybrid teams is key for businesses moving forward. These techniques can help.
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Defining the digital workspace of the future
There's a lot of talk these days about the hybrid workplace. But what comes next after that?
Is it time to move to hosted Exchange? Considerations for IT
In the wake of serious attacks that exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, it may be time to move your mail to the cloud. Here’s what to consider and plan for.
Cisco, with Webex, delicately moves to 'instrument' employees — without violating privacy
The pandemic and the rapid shift from work to home offices wrought a lot of changes. Companies like Cisco are now shifting to meet the New Normal.
Lessons from Jamf on how to support the remote hybrid enterprise
Macs, iPhones, and remote teams will become a fact of life in the new hybrid workplace
Blind Blog survey finds companies, employees disagree on WFH future
With more companies eyeing a hybrid workplace, many are rushing to build out huddle space and other accouterments to handle workers' return. But are you sure they'll come in?
Gartner: Spending on social and collaboration software booms as remote work takes hold
The research firm confirmed that companies have been rushing to spend money on tools needed to keep their employees connected and productive.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and the coming hybrid workplace
Apple's leader expects the future of work to be a hybrid mix of remote and on-premises roles.
Microsoft provides Exchange Server defensive tool to help SMBs stymie zero-day attacks
The one-click tool is intended as a stopgap measure to protect vulnerable on-premises Exchange servers, deployed mainly by small and midsize businesses.
WFH boom makes ‘employee experience’ a C-suite priority, says Microsoft Viva chief
Microsoft's new employee experience platform, Viva, is central to the company's bid to roll out software that helps organizations better manage and support a remote or hybrid workforce, says Chuck Friedman.
Windows 10’s Remote Desktop options explained
Should you use Remote Desktop Connection, the Remote Desktop app, or MSRDC Windows Desktop to access Windows 10 PCs remotely? We detail the options and provide some troubleshooting tips in case things go wrong.
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WFH security lessons from the pandemic
The unplanned worldwide experiment in remote work has been a trial by fire for security pros. Here’s how IT teams have protected work-from-home employees, and what needs to be done moving forward.
Google Workspace targets front-line workers with new tier
The company’s core Workspace software suite, once known as G Suite, will also get new time management and productivity tracking features for remote workers.
The Poly Studio P15: Searching for a better home videoconferencing answer
With video chats such a vital part of the work-from-home world we're in, having the right hardware makes a big difference. Here's one system that, while pricey, does a good job.
How to hire and retain Black tech pros — for real
Turning diversity intentions into reality means going outside your comfort zone and making a sustained effort engage, honor, and understand the African American community.
Where to find and recruit Black tech pros
Don’t believe the myth that there’s a shortage of qualified Black IT workers. Black tech talent abounds, if you truly reach into the African American community.
What’s next for remote workers? A virtual ‘watercooler’
The lack of connection has been a constant issue for remote workers, but a slate of new apps promises to make social interactions easier — no matter where employees are. Will people gather in the virtual breakroom?
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