Hybrid work is quickly becoming the norm, and Microsoft has responded to this shift by improving Microsoft 365 to address the challenges that come with the hybrid work setup. Specifically, Microsoft has added tools and features that allow hybrid workers to be more efficient and collaborative.

Microsoft 365 has made it easier than ever to share calendars. With these few simple steps, you can efficiently and securely share your calendar with co-workers, family members, or anyone else you choose.
What is Outlook?
Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, available as part of the Microsoft 365 suite.

While it may seem counterintuitive, taking breaks is one of the best ways to boost productivity. Working nonstop exhausts your body and mind, resulting in lower productivity levels and a higher chance of human error.

Here are five tips for taking effective work breaks that will help you become more productive and efficient:

1. Take short but frequent breaks
Taking several short breaks is actually more effective than taking one long break.

Viva Insights is a powerful tool that gathers data on your employees' work habits, analyzes this information, and then recommends ways to help team members perform more efficiently. The application also seeks to improve your staff's productivity and well-being so they can achieve their full potential.

If you’re managing a remote workforce, you may wonder whether your team is doing their jobs or wasting time watching random videos on the internet. Using employee monitoring tools is a good way to keep track of your team’s productivity. But is this practice ethical? Read on to learn more.

More and more businesses are choosing to monitor their employees’ online behavior, as it’s one way of keeping their data and devices secure. However, there are consequences to monitoring your employees’ activities. For instance, doing so can make them feel like their privacy is being violated, which can affect productivity and morale.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has waned, we may yet see a resurgence if we fail to suppress its current and future variants. One way we’re preventing the spread of coronavirus is by implementing remote work strategies. Remote work allows people to work through quarantines, as well as keep companies and even economies afloat.

An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is an essential component of a business’s IT network. It ensures that networking equipment stays operational during power outages or failures. This allows you to stay online so you don’t suffer the productivity- and profit-draining impacts of a power outage, especially one that happens without warning.

Millions of businesses worldwide use Microsoft Outlook, preferring the free web-based email and calendar service over its many competitors. Outlook also offers tasks and contacts management capabilities, among other nifty features that will help you work smarter and boost your efficiency.

Keeping up with changes in business technology can be difficult for small- and mid-sized businesses like yours. However, upgrading your company’s technology is something you can’t afford to put off or ignore completely — not if you want to stay relevant and competitive.