Productivity stories - Page 42

Australian managers overestimate their efficacy at engaging and recognizing employees, leading to a disconnect, says Achievers study.

Nitro Software to acquire PDFpen in a $6 million cash deal, expanding its productivity platform for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.

94% of Australian employees want to work remotely, according to a report by Employment Hero. The survey also revealed an increase in hybrid working.

Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down, new research from Citrix reveals.

The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.

Intellificial launches Activated Intelligence, an AI framework to boost Australia's productivity and overcome implementation barriers.

ManageEngine has launched RMM Central, a unified remote monitoring and management solution for managed service providers (MSPs).

However, the report notes that these frontier firms can be up to 45% less productive than comparable frontier firms in other countries.

The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.

Messaging apps and collaboration tools are inadvertently leaking data, says Veritas report, as employees take data beyond company platforms.

10% of workers will attempt to trick AI-driven tracking systems used to measure behaviour and productivity, according to a new Gartner study.

Three-quarters of UK IT professionals have high network confidence without full network knowledge, according to a new study.

Huawei launches IdeaHub Pro in New Zealand to boost collaboration and productivity in offices, with sizes of 65-inch and 86-inch.

Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.

Distractions are a major barrier to productivity, with research suggesting people are distracted more than 400 times a day. Technology can help.

Rural Australian businesses are starting side hustles to cope with hardships, according to new research by Zoho Corporation and Telsyte.

Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.

A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.

Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.

NTT urges New Zealand firms to sustain remote working efficiencies, warning that a return to pre-COVID routines could squander productivity gains.