“The conversation around work modes is one of the most important things to address and get clear on as a business. It often gets reduced to just RTO, but it’s actually a much bigger conversation around how teams best work together and is a leader-led initiative,” said Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR. “RTO is one of many different work modes, and if a change in work modes is needed, it’s important to handle the transition thoughtfully. Any hasty change to an employee’s work mode can leave your company culture in a precarious situation where employees are not unified, management teams are seen as overlords, and employee satisfaction will continue to nose dive.”

Performative Cultures and The Green Status Effect
Hybrid work and RTO mandates have unexpected consequences that have office culture shifting to performative tactics where just under half (42%) of all employees feel they’re showing up solely for the purpose of being seen by their bosses and managers. Employees are adopting various strategies to put on a show, whether working remotely or on-site. Here’s how they ensure their efforts are visible:

• In-office
  • 37% walk around the office so coworkers see them.
  • 35% plan meetings with other coworkers who are also in the office.
  • 33% show up earlier or leave later than their manager.
• Remote
  • 39% participate in social conversations in work messaging apps.
  • 31% schedule-send emails.
  • 64% of remote workers admit to keeping work messaging apps perpetually open, displaying a green “active” status to imply they’re online and actively engaged in work, even when they may not be actively working.
    • While all workers are taking steps to demonstrate productivity, it’s among remote employees that the “Green Status Effect” has emerged.

Management’s Not-So-Noble Efforts
Many leaders are using RTO as a tactic to increase productivity in employees or even prod employees to quit, leaving HR teams (22%) without clear metrics to measure a successful RTO. It’s clear these efforts are not producing the desired results.

• Efforts:
  • Nearly two in five (37%) managers, directors, and executives believe their organization enacted layoffs in the last year because fewer employees quit than they expected during their RTO.
  • Nearly a third (32%) of managers admit the desire to track employee work was a main goal for their company’s RTO.
  • Nearly half of managers say that the main goal of their company’s RTO was improving company culture (46%).
• Results:
  • Workers (both in-office and remote) only work for around three-quarters (76%) of a 9-to-5 shift; the other quarter is spent socializing, procrastinating, or doing non-work-related tasks. Put simply, all workers typically spend 2 hours out of every 8-hour shift not working.
  • When it comes to who’s more productive overall, in-office workers spend around one hour more socializing than their remote counterparts, while remote workers spend that time on work-related tasks and responsibilities.
  • Since having an RTO mandate, more than a fourth (26%) say a greater divide has developed between remote and non-remote workers.

“The distrusting and performative cultures some companies are cultivating are harmful to bottom-line growth and it’s becoming more clear that leaders should take each employee’s experience into account,” Grantham said. “It’s okay to have broad RTO policies but when 61% of parents and caretakers who prefer remote work say it’s because it allows them to fulfill their family responsibilities (vs. 38% non-caretakers) and 63% of workers with disabilities prefer remote work (vs. 51% of non-disabled workers), individual exceptions make sense. We’re striving for a balance between the needs of the organization and the needs of the humans we work with.”

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Methodology
BambooHR conducted this research using an online survey prepared by Method Research and distributed by RepData among n=1,504 adults (age 18+) in the United States who are full-time salaried employees that currently work in a desk job position, included a subgroup of n=504 HR professionals who have a manager title or above. The sample was equally split between gender, with a spread of age groups, race groups, and geographies represented. Data was collected from March 9 to March 22, 2024.

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Mr. Jeff Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Before joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP Finance and divisional CFO, working for Calgary technology enabled companies DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Pure Technologies. Prior thereto, Mr. Metcalf held several Controller roles, and started his career with KPMG, where he progressed to Audit Senior Manager. As CFO, Mr. Metcalf will serve on Userful’s executive team and lead Userful’s G&A department, supporting the growth and long-term vision of the company.

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Ivanti has published the findings of its 2024 State of Cybersecurity Report. As the threat landscape becomes more complex and threat-actor tactics continue to evolve, cybersecurity professionals are in a constant struggle to stay ahead of the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by malicious actors. This situation has amplified the demand for innovative and adaptive security solutions.

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“Mind Reader is committed to crafting the ideal workspace for our consumers – a space that’s not only comfortable and organized but also enhances productivity and overall well-being,” said Glenn Goldberg, Head of Marketing at Mind Reader. “Our latest survey findings are exciting and insightful; they underscore the impact of simple, intuitive workspace solutions on our consumers’ ability to flourish and maintain wellness, even during their busiest days.”

From workday happiness to work-from-home vs in-office workspaces to dream celebrity co-workers – Mind Reader uncovered some of the most surprising details about how modern Americans are working today. Check out the full Mind Reader survey results below and what they reveal about workspace organization across the U.S.

Location, Location, Location

• Nearly half of respondents said they work remotely in some capacity of their job.
• If they’re working from home, 59 percent said they still prefer to work from a desk, while 18 percent change spots throughout the day, 17 percent work from their dining room and 16 percent typically work in bed.
• For those who work in person or in an office setting, they believe the best parts include:
  • Engaging with coworkers (37 percent)
  • Feeling more productive (29 percent)
  • Feeling more organized (29 percent)

Hybrid Habits

• More than a quarter said they work in a hybrid environment, splitting their time between their home and an office. Comparing the two locations, 40 percent said their in-office workspace is more organized, while 29 percent said their home workspace is more organized.
• However, hybrid workers spend more time customizing their at-home workspace than their office workspace – 35 percent, compared to 27 percent.
• As for remote workers, 50 percent said the best parts of working from home are not having to commute, 48 percent said dressing how they want and 36 percent said feeling more productive.

Workspace Struggles

• While people strive for an organized work environment, the study found that only 40 percent are ‘very satisfied’ with their current workspace.
• For those looking for a more organized space, the common issues for unsatisfied respondents, include 48 percent feeling like they have insufficient space, 34 percent feeling back pain due to inadequate chairs, and 32 percent unhappy with the messiness.

Personal Organization

• Over half of respondents said they were “professionally organized” but admitted they were personally chaotic. In fact, 61 percent of people felt the most organized in their work and 27 percent felt least organized in their mental health.
• Compared to other aspects of their life, 77 percent said their workspace is more organized than the rest. Enough so that 47 percent believe their loved ones would be surprised to see just how organized their workspace is.

What’s Trending?

• 83 percent swear the trends they’ve tried have effectively improved their organizational skills.
• The top five organization trends of the past five years include:
  • Decluttering their digital life/space – 35 percent
  • Minimalism – 32 percent
  • Using space-saving or multi-functional products – 27 percent
  • Using printed labels – 24 percent
  • Creating secondary spaces within their home – 22 percent

Sitting Next to the Stars

• When asked about which famous daytime talk show host they would consider sharing their workspace with, top picks for celebrity co-workers include:
  • Drew Barrymore – 21 percent
  • Kelly Clarkson – 19 percent
  • Jennifer Hudson – 15 percent
  • Kelly Ripa – 7 percent
  • Tamron Hall – 6 percent
  • Jenna Bush Hager – 4 percent
  • Hoda Kotb – 3 percent

Mind Reader offers home and office solutions that can have a big impact on consumers’ organization and efficiency. From organizers for a cluttered desk such as a Multi-Purpose Desktop Organizer, a Six-Compartment Mesh Office Drawer, or a 4-Compartment Desktop Organizer to ergonomic items like a Foot Rest or Office Chair Cushion, Mind Reader has every area covered. Plus, for those who want to elevate the kitchen or breakroom by keeping snacks and coffee pods organized, Mind Reader offers a 2-Tier Snack Carousel and 3-Drawer Coffee Pod Organizer. For organization in your workspace, whether in the office or at home, Mind Reader has the products to transform consumers’ workday, every day.

Methodology

This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 Americans who work in an office environment was commissioned by Mind Reader between Mar. 26 and Mar. 31, 2024. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society and have corporate membership to the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).

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As a result of its customer success and market impact, Nucleus announced in February that it raised a Series B funding round led by Arthur Ventures and Lead Edge Capital, bringing its total funding to $43 million. The company is using these funds to support customers, scale go-to-market initiatives, and accelerate innovation and growth, all of which will be aided by the additions of Jeremiah Grossman and Tamir Hardof.

“Jeremiah and Tamir bring decades of experience, knowledge, and leadership in the enterprise security space to Nucleus,” said Stephen Carter, co-founder and CEO of Nucleus Security. “We’re incredibly excited to have Jeremiah join our board to help guide our company’s growth. Meanwhile, Tamir’s proven track record of brand building and marketing will be key to accelerating our ability to meet this market opportunity.”

Grossman serves as Managing Director for Grossman Ventures. In addition to his appointment to Nucleus’ Board of Directors, he’s on the Board for RedShield Security and advisor to several other cybersecurity companies. A serial innovator and entrepreneur, Grossman founded WhiteHat Security and Bit Discovery, leading both to successful acquisition exits. He also spent time in leadership roles at Tenable, SentinelOne, and Arkose Labs.

In his new role as CMO, Hardof will lead and manage all global corporate, product, and partner marketing activities as Nucleus continues to scale. Hardof brings more than two decades of cybersecurity marketing expertise to Nucleus’ executive team, having served in marketing leadership roles for Axis Security (acquired by HPE Aruba Networking), Kenna Security (acquired by Cisco), WhiteHat Security (acquired by Synopsys), Fortinet, Juniper Networks, and Check Point Software.

“Enterprises today are challenged to sift through all vulnerability scan data and create prioritized, actionable remediation steps. Nucleus uniquely addresses this problem, leading organizations to mitigate vulnerabilities 10 times faster,” said Jeremiah Grossman, Board Member, Nucleus Security. “I’m honored and excited to join such an impressive Board of Directors and company, and look forward to guiding Nucleus as it brings the solution to one of the most important challenges in cyber-security.”

“Nucleus has emerged as a true innovator and leader in the vulnerability and risk management market. I’m thrilled to join such a talented team,” said Tamir Hardof, CMO, of Nucleus Security. “Nucleus has a proven and differentiated approach, uniting people, processes, and cutting-edge technology to place customers squarely on the path to program maturity. I believe in this team and this mission.”

To learn more about Jeremiah Grossman and Tamir Hardof and the rest of the Nucleus Security team, visit the website here.

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In this role, Becca Chambers will lead end-to-end communications strategies that help customers, partners, and employees connect with ControlUp’s innovative products and vision for DEX. Chambers will be responsible for all of ControlUp’s global communications, including external media and analyst relations, internal communications, social media, executive communications, and brand storytelling.

“As our past two quarters have shown, ControlUp has the opportunity not only to lead the DEX market category but to define its evolution,” said Jed Ayres, CEO, ControlUp. “Our product value continues to set us apart, and we needed a marketing communications innovator with a proven track record to highlight our success and tell our story. Becca is more than we could have asked for, and we are thrilled to add her to our growing leadership team. Her communications expertise will no doubt be instrumental in reaching our goals for global expansion.”

Chambers is an in-demand thought leader and marketer specializing in technology scale-ups in the end user computer (EUC) and cybersecurity industries. With expansive experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early and late-stage ventures, new upstarts, and PE-backed enterprises, Chambers has a versatile skill set that has been integral to eight successful tech M&A transitions from both the buyer and seller perspectives. She is highly regarded for creating and elevating exceptional teams, as well as deftly navigating complex change and crisis scenarios.

“Digital employee experience has never been more important, and we’re in a moment in the global workforce where employers that get this right will outpace their competitors,” Chambers said. “An effective employee experience is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a must. As a communications leader, I’ve always been passionate about creating strong, inclusive employee experiences through communications and engagement. The opportunity to combine my passion for employee experience with ControlUp’s mission to deliver a superior digital employee experience is a gift. I’m thrilled to join an exceptional team and look forward to telling our exciting story to the world.”

Well known for her advocacy of neurodiversity in the workplace, Chambers has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Forbes, and Fast Company, among others. She’s a regular podcast guest where, in addition to speaking about the competitive advantages of neurodiversity in the workplace, she also passionately advocates the value of elevating communications leaders to the C-suite. Her advocacy also extends to pancreatic cancer, where Chambers leads the Marketing Communications team for the San Francisco Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and has helped raise nearly a million dollars for pancreatic cancer research since 2018.

Prior to joining ControlUp, Chambers served as SVP of Global Brand and Communications for Alludo, leading brand and communications for it and its subsidiary brands like Parallels, WinZip, CorelDRAW, and MindManager. Chambers has also held leadership positions at Ivanti, MobileIron, Idaptive, Centrify, and McAfee (Intel Security), and currently serves as a board advisor to multiple cybersecurity startups.

As Chief Communications Officer at ControlUp, Chambers reports to Steven Hua, Chief Marketing Officer. To learn more about Becca Chambers and the ControlUp leadership team, visit the website here.

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