Tag: productivity

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LinkedIn open sources developer happiness tool

LinkedIn open sources developer happiness tool

LinkedIn is good and, sometimes, not so good. The plethora of contact invites that come in daily is bewildering at times. With many people using the network to ‘push’ sales lines at other members, it can feel invasive. Others ask to be endorsed and recommended by contacts that they don’t real... Read more

date4 months ago
“An overabundance of communication apps lowers productivity”

“An overabundance of communication apps lowers productivity”

Research by Researchscape commissioned by Lucid Software shows that communication applications of all kinds can adversely affect the quality of work. In addition, knowledge workers spend a lot of time searching for information: about 5 hours per week. Researchscape conducted the research in the ... Read more

date10 months ago
Appian Q4 results beat expectations but stocks slip anyway

Appian Q4 results beat expectations but stocks slip anyway

The company's revenues were up, but so were its losses. This week Appian delivered its fourth-quarter financial results. In short, the company beat Wall Street’s expectations, but its stock still fell in extended trading due to its increasing losses. Overall, the automation software provide... Read more

date1 year ago
CEO says Google is not performing as well as it could

CEO says Google is not performing as well as it could

Google CEO Sundar Pichai believes that the organization could be more focused. According to CNBC, the executive recently convened an all-hands meeting and stated that he wants a more efficient Google after saying that the business is "not currently" considering layoffs. Pichai said there are ser... Read more

date2 years ago
‘Developers worked faster in 2021’

‘Developers worked faster in 2021’

Developers finished their projects faster in the past year. This is one of the conclusions of GitHub's annual review of developments on its platform. The annual State of the Octoverse report for 2021 shows developers were able to deliver their code faster, regardless of where and how they carrie... Read more

date2 years ago
Dell Hybrid Client service increases workplace flexibility

Dell Hybrid Client service increases workplace flexibility

In a nod to remote working, the enhanced client computing software now accommodates a more hybrid approach the workplace. This week Dell unveiled its new Dell Hybrid Client. The company says the new service aims to "meet the changing needs of businesses, end users and IT". Dell Hybrid Client... Read more

date3 years ago
Microsoft 365’s Productivity Score: useful tool or spyware?

Microsoft 365’s Productivity Score: useful tool or spyware?

Critics claim the new productivity monitoring feature does more than measure engagement - it spies on employees. Microsoft has come under attack for its new “Productivity Score” feature, a "tool" that allows IT managers (and hence bosses) to track workers’ productivity. Wolfie Christl, ... Read more

date3 years ago
Zoom for Home is getting a smart display compatibility upgrade

Zoom for Home is getting a smart display compatibility upgrade

Zoom announced on Wednesday that it is adding compatibility upgrades for smart displays on Zoom for Home, their home-office conferencing kit. Zoom for Home will work in tandem with Amazon’s Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, and Facebook's Portal. Zoom launched its new Home category last month. T... Read more

date4 years ago
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