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FEATURE : REMOTE WORKING into place . Productivity has been rising and this helps businesses and encourages them to strengthen their future growth plans .”
Vaidy Panchabikesan , Regional Sales Director , Kissflow , said the talent landscape has shifted quite a bit in the last 24 months . Panchabikesan said the opportunity to work remotely has given employees not just more time with family , but also time to do deep work over blocks of undisturbed time . “ Over 70 % of workers want flexible remote work options to continue , but over 65 % are craving more in-person time with their teams because they have become more siloed and digital exhaustion is a real and unsustainable threat . So , a thoughtful approach to hybrid work will be critical for attracting and retaining diverse talent pool ,” he remarked .
At Fortinet , Alain Panel , Regional Vice President MEA , said creating a culture of security and establishing a new , updated cybersecurity strategy is critical for organisations moving with hybrid workforce models . Panel said this means implementing the tools needed
Alain Panel , Regional Vice President MEA , Fortinet
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