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Dell’s RTO Mandate
Technology company Dell has enforced a prickly return-to-office (RTO) mandate that could shake up the future of work post-pandemic.
Under the new rules, employees in "hybrid" roles must report to a company office. They can opt to go fully remote, but the downside is that they will be passed over for promotions and raises.
Other tech companies, such as Apple and Amazon, have enforced similar RTO policies, but Dell is the first to disincentivize work-from-home sternly.
A smart compromise
It must be noted that Dell only requires employees to report to the office 39 days per quarter or three times a week. This policy is a smart compromise with the workforce's changing workplace preferences.?
The RTO mandates are not regressive, as some critics say. Rather, they are introducing a revised arrangement in line with the new workforce behaviors.
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed businesses to align corporate policies with global stay-at-home mandates. With the pandemic well behind us, these firms are reevaluating these guidelines to fit with the times.
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Upskilling Surge, AI CEOs & Lonely Workers: June's Top Biz Trends
As the need for robust training at work remains unmet, employees are taking the initiative to shape their learning paths. A recent KPMG United Kingdom survey reveals that 62% of UK desk workers are turning to social media and online platforms to acquire new skills—20% do so regularly. The survey also highlights the rising demand for generative AI, with 61% expressing a desire to master it and over half of Gen Z already on board.
It's not just hard skills that are in demand. Soft skills, particularly among the 18-34 age group, are also seeing a surge. The results of the survey underscore the urgent need for companies to upskill their training or risk a mass exodus of dissatisfied talent, a potential consequence that cannot be ignored.
A new study from the Reuters Institute underscores the need for advanced training tools. It reveals a significant gap between the buzz around AI and its actual usage.?
The survey, which involved 12,000 participants across six countries, including Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, revealed that while ChatGPT is recognized as a leading generative AI tool, only 1-7% of users engage with it daily.?
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