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September 2022

Streamlining support case creation and administration

When a customer has a support question or needs help to solve an issue, they should encounter a smooth experience all the way through to resolution. But that’s not always the case. At ServiceNow, when customer feedback revealed areas ripe for improvement, our employees listened and upgraded two important support workflows: case creation and auto-agent. “We try to provide customers with self-service content,” explains Vikas S., a product manager at ServiceNow.

How the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) truly supports business

Technology leaders are expected to do a lot. Their business partners talk about evolution, agility, and the ability to change direction overnight in response to new and emerging threats and opportunities — with no loss of productivity. Keeping up with the pace of change while delivering on all the work that maintains the integrity and security of the business can be a daunting challenge.

4 ways Manager Hub simplifies the role of the manager

The workforce is facing massive disruption. A skills shortage is challenging leaders to rethink their talent strategy. And 81% of workers feel at risk of burning out, according to a study by Mercer. At the same time, employees are reevaluating what they want from work. A lack of flexibility and limited opportunities for advancement are among the top 10 reasons U.S. workers left their jobs in 2021, according to Pew Research.

How a telecom company elevated integrated risk management and security

Managing risk and compliance in telecommunications is no easy feat. When a telecom company operates in underserved remote and rural communities—including hurricane-prone island markets and mountainous regions in the southwestern US—it can be even trickier. That’s where communications services company ATN International, based in Massachusetts, found itself. The company wanted a platform to elevate its integrated risk management (IRM) program.

Building a more resilient business with the Now Platform Tokyo release

Organizations today—and the people who run them—face unprecedented challenges. Executives are under pressure to make faster, smarter decisions and drive innovation while struggling to maintain day-to-day operations. Leaders are betting on platforms they trust to help them thrive in uncertain times. The Now Platform® Tokyo release is designed to tackle complex, interconnected problems and deliver value across the enterprise. It helps boost efficiency and business resilience.

Welcome to the Now Platform Tokyo release!

The world of work continues to tackle a rapidly shifting business landscape and the “great reprioritization.” Leaders are looking for ways to differentiate their organizations to gain a competitive advantage and seeking out technologies that deliver tangible outcomes quickly and flexibly. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Now Platform® Tokyo release.

Banner Health streamlines vendor management across the organization

Healthcare organizations face myriad risks, from data privacy and corporate compliance to medical malpractice and environmental safety. With more than 30 hospitals and numerous specialized facilities across six states, US nonprofit Banner Health had different vendor management processes across the organization. “I wanted Banner Health’s teams to work together efficiently,” says Cameron Nickerson, IT vendor management director at the health system.

CEO Dashboard: A single-pane view into business operations performance

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality,” according to organizational consultant Warren Bennis. As a leader, you need to have a vision that you can bring to life for your employees, customers, partners, and investors. That’s why we created the CEO Dashboard.

Prevent long IT security workdays through collaboration

From surprise zero-day vulnerabilities to new exploits surfacing in the wild, few things ruin an IT security analyst’s after-hours or vacation plans faster than having to work overtime because of a cyberattack. Here’s a glimpse into how the story usually goes at most companies: A horribly bad cybersecurity day The first cup of morning coffee or tea is on your desk.

Integrating teams, data, and processes to elevate customer loyalty

Being your customer shouldn’t be a lot of work. Customers want easy ways to find you and the answers they need to make the most of what you provide. When that process is smooth and seamless, it creates loyal customers who are more likely to act as de facto ambassadors of your brand. Providing a great experience is one of the primary ways to earn customer loyalty.

4 steps to optimize a hybrid work environment

Work is no longer a place. It’s an activity that can and does happen anywhere. As such, it’s given rise to hybrid work, which combines the collaborative atmosphere offices provide with the perks of working remotely. This model gives employees flexibility in their workdays and better work-life balance. It also has the potential to positively affect diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to McKinsey.