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How to Improve Employee Engagement for a Thriving Workplace

You know that very awkward silence when you ask for ideas in a team meeting and nobody says a word? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It is not that your team is not talented or capable, it’s just that something is missing. That “something” is engagement. When employees are unplugged from their work, the best of tasks feel like pulling teeth. But when they are? That’s where the magic happens-productivity soars, creativity flows, and everyone works better together.

Which Video Conferencing Software is Right for Your Business?

Choosing the best video conferencing software is a crucial choice for any business in today's digitally-first world. A dependable video conferencing solution is essential whether you're conducting virtual meetings, interviewing clients, or networking with team members worldwide. Which video conferencing tool is best for your company, given the abundance of options available?

What is Post Quantum Cryptography & Why It's Crucial for the Future

As our societies become integrated with technology, data security has been deemed to be of high importance. That is why, along with technological advances, new techniques to hack into networks and gain unauthorized access to personal data are being invented. Notably, the fastest upcoming threat that may continue chipping away at our cryptographic systems is quantum computing. That is where post-quantum cryptography, better known as PQC, comes in as a solution.

What are OKRs? A guide to objectives and key results

OKRs stand for objectives and key results, a goal-setting framework that can help your team set and track measurable goals. Originally pioneered by John Doerr, this framework pairs the company-level objectives you want to achieve with the key results you’ll use to measure progress—so your goals are tied to your team’s day-to-day work. In this article, we explain how the OKR process works and share examples to get you started setting OKRs for your company, team, or personal life.

10 ways AI-powered public services are driving innovation in government

‍‍ Public services and innovation in government are entering a new era of speed and satisfaction, thanks to the power of AI. A good example of this transformation is the tax chatbot by the Internal Revenue Service, which assists taxpayers with filing their tax returns. Since its implementation, it has led to a 30% reduction in calls to the IRS helpline.

Top 10 emergency management tools to navigate crises

‍ In December 2022, Rackspace Technology, a managed cloud services provider, experienced a ransomware attack that locked hosted Microsoft Exchange accounts for 30,000 customers. While the company quickly made decisive changes post-incident and advised customers to migrate to Microsoft 365, the breach could have been prevented with thorough planning and emergency management.