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Laila Rodriguez

Laila Rodriguez focuses on Talent-Management and Robotic Process Automation. One of her main aims is to keep readers abreast of the latest developments in technology, products, and services in the robotics industry, providing companies with a competitive advantage. 
Unbossing: Navigating Risks of Flat Organizational Structures
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Unbossing: Navigating Risks of Flat Organizational Structures

The tech industry is abuzz with the trend of unbossing, where companies adopt flat organizational structures to boost innovation. This shift entails minimizing management layers to increase efficiency, a strategy pursued by major players like Meta, Salesforce, and Microsoft. While this methodology promises agility and empowerment, it also brings a significant risk: the potential disengagement of employees. Managerial engagement has

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Is There a Crisis in Employee Engagement?
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Is There a Crisis in Employee Engagement?

Amid the ongoing discourse surrounding workplace dynamics, a pressing issue has captured the attention of organizations worldwide: the noticeable decline in employee engagement. Recent findings by Gallup highlight a concerning drop from 23% to 21% in employee engagement in 2025, marking only the second such decline in over a decade. This reduction equates to a staggering $438 billion loss in

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Can an App Revolutionize Robotics Maintenance?
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Can an App Revolutionize Robotics Maintenance?

In recent years, as industries increasingly depend on automation solutions for efficiency, maintaining these complex systems has become crucial. Malfunctions in robotic systems can lead to significant financial repercussions due to downtime, highlighting the importance of effective maintenance protocols. Traditionally, such maintenance required on-site diagnostics by experts—a costly and time-consuming process. With the advent of Olis Robotics’ innovative Android app,

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Revolutionizing Automation: Vention’s AI-Driven Controller Debuts
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Revolutionizing Automation: Vention’s AI-Driven Controller Debuts

In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation, Vention’s latest innovation, the MachineMotion AI controller, promises a transformative leap. Designed for the forefront of smart manufacturing, this third-generation industrial automation controller is engineered to simplify and enhance manufacturing operations. By integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence with Bell’s cellular connectivity, it offers seamless, secure access to the cloud while maintaining compatibility with

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WorkTango Expands AI to Boost Employee Engagement and Leadership
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WorkTango Expands AI to Boost Employee Engagement and Leadership

Navigating the complexities of leadership and employee engagement has taken center stage in modern workplaces, where rapid advancements in technology influence organizational dynamics. A noticeable shift towards leveraging sophisticated AI tools transforms how companies manage their workforce, providing leaders with precise insights that drive effective decision-making. One significant player revolutionizing this space is WorkTango, which has strategically expanded the use

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Bridging the Benefits Gap: Employers vs. Employees’ Views
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Bridging the Benefits Gap: Employers vs. Employees’ Views

In today’s workplace, the cacophony of differing perspectives on employee benefits has reached a crescendo, with disparity widening between employers’ perceptions of their offerings and employees’ experiences. A recent study illuminating these discordant views paints a vivid image of this schism: an impressive 86% of employers believe their benefits are modern and comprehensive. In stark contrast, however, only 59% of

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How Can Firms Overcome Skill Validation in Hiring?
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How Can Firms Overcome Skill Validation in Hiring?

In a rapidly evolving job market where skills take precedence over traditional credentials, businesses face the challenge of effectively validating these skills during the hiring process. According to a report by HireVue and Aptitude Research, only a small fraction—12%—of organizations confidently validate candidate skills, posing a considerable hurdle for companies striving to abandon resume-based methodologies. Current hiring practices often rely

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Are Psychological Contracts Key to Workplace Trust?
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Are Psychological Contracts Key to Workplace Trust?

In an era characterized by economic instability and rapidly evolving work environments, organizations face significant challenges in maintaining employee trust and satisfaction. Understanding the dynamics of psychological contracts—unwritten expectations between employers and employees that encompass elements like salary, work conditions, and company culture—has become crucial. Recent studies indicate a decline in trust within the global workforce, with a notable percentage

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Are Executives and Employees Aligned in Workplace Views?
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Are Executives and Employees Aligned in Workplace Views?

In today’s competitive and rapidly changing corporate landscape, a stark contrast often exists between how executives and employees perceive their workplace experiences and productivity. Understanding these disparities in views is not just an academic exercise but a practical necessity for organizational success. Recent research, including findings from The Conference Board, highlights significant gaps in perceptions between what employees experience and

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Strategic Compensation Tips for Remote Workforce Success
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Strategic Compensation Tips for Remote Workforce Success

The ongoing transformation of the traditional workspace into a remote-first mindset has significantly altered how organizations approach compensation. This shift has been necessitated by the growing prevalence of remote and distributed teams in global businesses. In this new landscape, companies must develop equitable and strategic compensation plans that not only recognize the diverse circumstances of remote workers but also align

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Can Stay Interviews Solve Employee Retention Challenges?
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Can Stay Interviews Solve Employee Retention Challenges?

Companies across various industries grapple with the stubborn challenge of retaining their most valuable asset: their employees. In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, marked by changing employee priorities and an increasingly competitive job market, maintaining a stable workforce is more challenging than ever. Traditional methods of understanding employee satisfaction and retention, such as exit interviews and generalized surveys, have proven

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Addressing Quiet Cracking: Boosting Engagement and Productivity
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Addressing Quiet Cracking: Boosting Engagement and Productivity

In today’s bustling professional environments, the term “quiet cracking” has emerged as a critical concept that reflects an insidious form of employee disengagement. Quiet cracking is a condition where employees experience steady dissatisfaction, which hampers their productivity and engagement at work. Unlike the more well-documented phenomenon of “quiet quitting,” where individuals purposely stick to performing strictly the required minimum tasks,

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