Every digital interaction behind a screen depends on the Operating System (OS). It is the most fundamental element of the Digital Employee Experience (DEX). But IT pros are understandably apprehensive about their inevitable Windows 11 migration as so many things can go wrong; and with every failure comes additional delays, costs and frustrations – both for IT and for employees.
Business leaders are always on the hunt for that life-changing book – the one that deepens their understanding of the workplace and provides an inspiring roadmap for the way forward. But with thousands of highly-praised books to choose from, it’s difficult to know which ones are retreading the same old ground and which contain truly groundbreaking insights. If you can relate, you’ve come to the right place.
When an SCCM update failed, this organization found a creative workaround to install MS Teams on 1,200 devices in 48 hours. While every employee is more reliant on their digital experience in remote and hybrid workplaces, the future of work has brought about an increasing number of communication and support challenges for EUC teams. This gap is only exacerbated by the growing pressure on IT teams to deliver unmatched digital employee experience in the ongoing effort to retain talent.
A Windows migration is like taking out the trash–you can always delay it, but you’ll have to do it at some point (and you’ll be so happy once it’s done). Unlike taking out the trash, however, the risk of failure throughout the entire migration process is extremely high, especially when you consider all the moving parts.
Beginning in June, at least 30 companies in the United Kingdom will take part in a pilot of a four-day work week. Employees at these companies will work 32 hours per week rather than the standard 40, with no changes to their compensation or benefits. As the program progresses over a six-month trial period, researchers will analyze its effects on employee productivity, along with other variables including employee wellbeing and the environmental impact.
