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As remote work has surged, so has employee monitoring software. These tools go by many names and serve many purposes, but they all share the same overall function — to keep an eye on what workers are doing. They also share the same questions about privacy and ethics.

Managers need to be able to keep their teams on track. At the same time, they need their employees’ trust, but it’s hard for people to trust someone they feel is looking over their shoulder 24/7. Addressing this balance is key to success in modern workplaces.

Remote work has become a blessing for companies and employees worldwide because of its many benefits. But, like with everything else, there's bad that comes with the good. Explore the challenges and dangers associated with remote work, and discover the solutions that can help mitigate its more severe risks.

Remote work is here to stay, and employers are implementing new technology to accommodate the changing work environment. One solution gaining ground is the use of cloud-based software for data storage and extra computing power. Here’s how the cloud has made remote work easier and safer than ever. 

Benefits can improve employees’ mental health, financial stability, job satisfaction, productivity and more. Leaders can strategically invest in benefits to promote a supportive work environment focused on helping employees thrive. What are the benefits of offering employee benefits, and how do leaders choose the right options? 

With more people working remotely than in the past, building virtual teams seems almost commonplace. However, virtual meetings may hamper getting to know people on a level that builds trust. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to inspire loyalty and confidence in your employees. 

Amid the large number of health, economic, political, and other macro-crises of late, organizational stress is at an all-time high. For many, stress has become so burdensome that it is more than just a personal issue that can be placated with a few “mental health” days out of the office. Workplaces have become overwhelmed by employees struggling with stress – whether driven by feelings of unease, anxiety, depression, frustration or  any number of unwanted emotions. Given the current level of demands, pressures and uncertainties, employees and businesses can be severely undermined over time.

Why are advances in the STEM field so important? The study and practice of STEM builds critical and creative thinkers, pushing boundaries and coming up with the most cutting-edge technology imaginable. STEM covers a lot of different disciplines.