Seven digital workplace takeaways from the 2021 DWG member survey

Digital workplaces and the ways in which employees work are always in a state of flux – but the past year has shown just how dramatic such change can be, with intranets, digital workplaces and the teams behind them having to adapt rapidly to new needs and circumstances. Here at DWG, we keep a keen…

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DWG member story: Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is an American Fortune Global 500 and Fortune 500 company, whose subsidiaries provide insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services to both retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and in more than 40 other countries. The organization counts around 50,000 employees, located across the United States, Asia, Latin…

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10 popular Digital Workplace Impact podcast episodes from 2020

In the past year, the Digital Workplace Impact podcast has continued to go from strength to strength, broadcasting more than 20 episodes covering a range of essential digital workplace topics and involving a fascinating mix of thought leaders, practitioners and experts. Digital Workplace Impact is a podcast from Digital Workplace Group, in which host Paul…

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Mental health toolkits for working from anywhere (while the world around you is exploding)

To mark World Mental Health Day, which is on October 10 every year, our Director of Knowledge, Shimrit Janes, shares an update on how life and work has been since her last post about mental health in 2019, and provides some ideas for creating your own mental health toolkit. How are you feeling today? Really feeling?…

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Has COVID-19 changed our work culture for the better?

The arrival of COVID-19 has changed the way we work beyond all recognition. We consider why that might not be a bad thing… The global pandemic has shaken up our way of life considerably. Nationwide lockdown measures meant remote work became the new normal and digital connectivity became more important than ever. We’ve also had…

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Humans and artificial intelligence in the workforce: a balancing act

As COVID-19 swept the globe, attention turned towards the progress of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. With a rapid increase in development, we consider the impact it could have on the workforce. During these unpredictable times, the digital world has developed like never before. As distancing becomes normal and physical proximity is deemed a risk,…

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Five ways to be an effective digital leader

Effective digital leadership is essential; now more than ever. We explain how you can demonstrate exceptional management, from afar. Being a manager often means you’re away from the office. Whether you’re attending meetings across the country or networking at a conference, successful leadership isn’t confined within the workplace. The arrival of COVID-19 has meant effective…

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What will workplaces look like after COVID-19?

Automatic doors, easy-to-clean surfaces, and distanced desks are just some of the changes we could see in our offices. But will the changes end there? The New York Times recently revealed what the future of offices could look like. As a result of COVID-19, there’s a clear need for spacious and hygiene-friendly offices. However, the…

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Commuting after COVID-19: a dying trend?

Commuting. That daily rush hour grind that little of us have missed during the pandemic. As working from home becomes the new normal, we ask: will commuting ever bounce back? Over the course of the pandemic, we have seen many typical business trends fade away. As online meetings become that ‘new normal’ we often talk…

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Will we ever ‘go’ to work again?

While returning to an office may still be some time off for many, organizations are now thinking about how they can welcome people back in a safe and viable way. In this episode, Paul Miller speaks to Sam Fisher, who supports landlords, tenants and property management teams in how to strategically design holistic workplaces. Follow…

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Join the DWG Work Miles Movement

Join the movement that’s going nowhere! From the northern Indian state of Punjab, people are in awe at the sight of the Himalayan mountain range, which is now visible from more than 100 miles away due to the reduction in air pollution caused by the country’s Coronavirus lockdown. In Venice, water in the canals is…

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Remote Working 2020: Distributed working in times of disruption

The coronavirus crisis is very challenging for all of us. Not only is there the stress associated with the spread of the disease and the lockdown measures that many of us are having to adhere to, but the world of work has been turned upside down. Many people are worried about their jobs or have…

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