Culture is a unique animal.  It is challenging because it means something different to just about everyone.  Culture is much more than just having lunch shipped in every couple of weeks or adding game centers for employees.  It takes intention and mindfulness to foster a strong connection between an organization and its employees.

What will your hybrid workplace look like?

A well-designed hybrid model will take advantage of both remote and in-person work. Your organization may have been forced into full remote work during the pandemic.  Now some have headed back to the office, while others continue to work at home.

Productive people make time for doing absolutely nothing!

There is a common misconception that productivity is equivalent to being busy … when they are not one and the same.  In fact, recent research shows that you should carve out time in your life to do nothing!

Being productive can feel exhilarating.

COVID-related phishing attacks have reemerged, and you should pay particular attention to them.

Understanding a phishing attack

And in case you don’t have a clear picture of what phishing attacks are, here is a refresher.  Phishing is a type of social engineering that is used to steal user data, login credentials, and personal financial info.

As the COVID-19 threat recedes, things with IT and technology will never be the same. 

CIO Magazine recently talked about how the pandemic struck the world like a tsunami and fundamentally changed IT operations and processes.  Covid is still challenging organizations to re-think their IT.  As the virus threat recedes, organizations are experiencing a radically transformed IT landscape and are wondering how essential operations and practices will fit within the new business environment.

Sooooo Annoying!
You are walking along the beach listening to the waves and feeling the sand beneath your toes.  Peace and tranquility surround you…and then you hear the “zzzzzeeeeeeeeeee“ from someone’s drone whistling above you.  Good grief … incredibly annoying!  And likely to get a lot worse before there are some rules/laws that govern where drone enthusiasts are allowed to invade public/private space.

There are amazing accomplishments all around us.  We want to take this opportunity to celebrate a father who gave his son an incredible gift.  You may have heard the extraordinary story of a father who pushed his adult son, a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, across 1,000 finish lines.

Your phone has capabilities that extend well beyond selfies and videos. In J.D. Biersdorfer's recent article, she explains that even if you don't have the latest smartphone, the photography tools you have at your fingertips are tools that professional photographers have used for years.

We are all a bit tired of hearing about and talking about the Pandemic and COVID-19. Many are not taking stock of their mental health and well-being during this incredibly difficult time.
The Center for Workplace Mental Health has put together a 4-page guide to help maintain good health and strong mental wellness during this time.

In this article written by Adam Lovinus from Smart Buyer, he explains that during these unprecedented times SMBs are utilizing these IT Tools and technologies to stay productive and competitive in 2021.

In the article, Adam explains that technology will be called on to address the problems that came to light during this pandemic.