Companies are increasingly using software to spy on employees working remotely, said Polish computer forensics analyst Maciej Broniarz. “The market for highly intrusive spyware is snowballing,” Broniarz told MEPs.
In a VR meeting, teammates can engage with each other in 3D space through their virtual avatars, providing the benefit of feeling closer to their colleagues.
As remote work continues to evolve, VR tech presents an exciting opportunity for talent leaders to enhance connection, collaboration and engagement among remote teams.
Deutsche Bahn is trying to fill its vacant positions quickly, and speed dating with prospective employees at the ticket office is the newest plan of action.
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It’s not just jobs; robots and AI are taking over everything, from self-driven cars to social media and entertainment gadgets. Very soon, they might even take over our bodies.
Let’s face it, having a flexible working schedule can increase your productivity. Plus, it is a huge bonus as it allows you to schedule your tasks around your personal life.
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Most people hate being monitored by their employers so this can backfire very quickly.
In the wrong hands, employee monitoring apps can invade the privacy of workers even in their own homes.
https://lsj.com.au/articles/watching-you-at-home-the-rise-of-employee-surveillance/
Employee monitoring is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more people working remotely.
Employee monitoring can improve productivity and even prevent cyberattacks.
Check this out: students are using VR and the metaverse to acquire office skills.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/24/interns-college-students-are-using-virtual-reality-to-learn-office-skills.html
VR offices will revolutionize work meetings and conferences.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90934372/heres-how-virtual-reality-works-and-how-it-is-going-to-transform-meetings-according-to-a-software-engineer
Okay, this is fun and exciting! We need more metaverse offices.
A remote job via the metaverse is the ultimate work-from-home experience.
Virtual office spaces can help remote workers to connect and collaborate more easily.
https://www.talentmgt.com/articles/2023/08/21/how-vr-technology-can-help-remote-teams-connect/
VR and metaverse are the office of the future.
Or you could recruit employees in a “hunger-games” style like BBC was accused of!
https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/bbc-hunger-games-interviews-local-radio-presenters-keep-jobs-2253499
This seems like the perfect strategy to give everyone a fair shot during job fairs.
It’s certainly a fast and cheap way of recruiting employees!
https://www.iamexpat.de/career/employment-news/deutsche-bahn-staff-are-job-speed-dating-find-prospective-employees
This might be a hard sell in Japan, where you can be fined for taking a break that’s 3 minutes longer!
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/japan-workers-pay-cut-for-taking-lunch-break-3-minutes-early-1870917
Wow! China’s lunch breaks are two hours long, and employees can even enjoy a siesta!
Studies show that longer lunch breaks can allow employees to rest and rejuvenate, increasing their productivity.
True! Employees need more protections given how redundancies have become common!
There are redudancy laws you can use to file a case in court, but it’s usually an uphill legal battle.
This needs to happen! Many businesses and companies are using redundancies to make more profits!
https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1746667/businesses-using-redundancy-repair-profit-margins
Brexit and economic tightening cause uncertainty for companies, with £3.8bn paid out last year
While it is slightly concerning, humans, robots, and AI can work together to improve the world.
It’s not just jobs; robots and AI are taking over everything, from self-driven cars to social media and entertainment gadgets. Very soon, they might even take over our bodies.
If they can hire an AI as a CEO, everyone’s job is at risk.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/11/20/would-you-want-a-robot-as-ceo-chinese-firm-is-first-to-try-as-it-bets-on-metaverse-workpla
The widespread use of AI and robots can cause job loss in the millions.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/06/18/artificial-intelligence-has-caused–50-to-70-decrease-in-wages-creating-income-inequality-and-threatening-millions-of-jobs/?sh=579d05181009
Check out this article about a 5-hour work model instead of the traditional 8-hour, 9 to 5 workday!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/10/five-hour-workday-shorter-book
Let’s face it, having a flexible working schedule can increase your productivity. Plus, it is a huge bonus as it allows you to schedule your tasks around your personal life.
Many businesses and organizations are abandoning the #9to5 work culture.
https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture
Yes, please! Nine to Five work days are tough.