Share Tweet Share Share Email A decade ago, working from home was a rare anomaly, treated as a superfluous novelty by most individuals and organizations in the professional world. Today, most people with jobs that can be done remotely work remotely at least part of the time – and many businesses, especially those in the tech space, operate fully remotely. It seems that remote work is here to stay, thanks in part to the ever-increasing accessibility and power of technology. But how are companies going to evolve from here as these technologies grow in availability and sophistication? The Ever-Increasing Power of Technology Technology is the foundational building block that has allowed remote work to grow as popular as it has. Today, we have access to hardware and software that allows us to communicate, collaborate, and accomplish a wide variety of tasks, regardless of where we are. We have chat platforms and video conferencing platforms. We have robust management systems and project tracking tools. We have monitoring and productivity tools to keep people on point. We even have health and wellness apps to make sure that working from home isn’t getting the better of us. Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that tech companies seem to be some of the most ardent supporters of remote work overall. Not only do they understand the power of technology for connecting people in remote locations, but they may also play a role in developing and maintaining it. The Pros and Cons of Remote Work Still, there are both pros and cons associated with working remotely. For example, these are just some of the benefits: Lower office expenses. If you work remotely, you don’t need an office building. If only part of your staff works remotely, you’ll need only a relatively small office building. This can help you greatly reduce office expenses, improving your profitability in the long run. And if you currently own commercial real estate, you may be able to rent or sublet it to other businesses as a secondary stream of income; it’s also possible to manage commercial real estate remotely , but this isn’t always a good organizational fit. Higher productivity. Many organizations with remote or hybrid work benefit from higher productivity. When people have more flexibility in how they approach work and more freedom on an individual level, they tend to get more done. Higher morale. Similarly, remote work environments often promote higher morale. People are happier working for organizations that grant them autonomy and flexibility, and they’re much more likely to stay there. A bigger talent pool. When you operate a company remotely or mostly remotely, you open the doors to candidates who would otherwise be unable to work for you. With a bigger talent pool, you can find better fits for your open positions. Increased retention. For these reasons and others, remote and hybrid workplaces benefit from increased employee retention. Not only does this reduce costs, but it also increases consistency and continuity within your organization. Sustainability. As you might imagine, remote businesses are greener and more sustainable. With fewer people driving to and from work, there will be fewer greenhouse gas emissions. These are some of the drawbacks: Detachment. Work culture is important , but it isn’t easy to maintain in a remote environment. When you have people living in different places, interacting with each other less frequently, you tend to lose the cohesiveness of your culture. Lack of transparency. Even with robust employee monitoring and productivity tools in place, your organization may suffer from a lack of transparency. You may not know exactly what your employees are working on or exactly how they’re spending their time, leading to gaps in knowledge and collaborative potential. Less information. It’s often harder for managers and supervisors to do their jobs in remote environments. It can also be harder for decision makers, who need to incorporate many independent pieces of information to make effective decisions. With less information available, every organization suffers. Loneliness and isolation. While many people benefit from higher morale and higher productivity when working from home, some people suffer from increased loneliness and isolation. Even people who work well by themselves need occasional in-person socialization to feel connected with others. Higher stress. Studies indicate that broadly, remote work is associated with lower stress levels , but for some workers, the opposite is true. They may not be happy or comfortable in their home environment, or they may simply work better in a traditional office setting. In any case, for these types of workers, working remotely is a source of additional stress. Technology and Company Evolution: Possibilities for the Future So where does remote work go from here? For starters, we need to recognize that technology is only going to become more advanced and better capable of connecting us remotely. With so many companies offering remote work to at least some of their people at least some of the time, the demand for better remote collaboration and communication tools is almost constantly growing. And, of course, with rising demand, there’s likely to be a rising number of entrepreneurs and innovators trying to meet that demand. So, in some ways, the advantages of remote work are almost certainly going to continue increasing, with the disadvantages increasingly being compensated for. But how will businesses adapt to these circumstances, and will the trend of remote work remain indefinitely? These are harder questions to answer. It’s very unlikely that all businesses will go fully remote, or even strive to be fully remote, given the persistent disadvantages of remote work and, to a lesser extent, stubborn mindsets in professional industries. But because the advantages of remote work are only growing, it’s also unlikely that any business that has dabbled in remote work will ever go back to being fully in-person. Accordingly, the most popular approach will likely be a hybrid one. As technologies that enable remote work become more advanced, companies will likely discover and reinforce strategies that enable “the best of both worlds,” with options for both remote and in-person work. Related Items: Remote work , work from home Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you Want To Work Remotely? 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Percentages: FG .421, FT .875. 3-Point Goals: 12-28, .429 (Zilinskas 5-10, Dudukovich 2-4, Walker 2-5, Brown 1-2, Craig 1-3, Millender 1-3, Rutland 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: 2. Blocked Shots: None. Turnovers: 8 (Brown 2, Millender 2, Dudukovich, Goode, Walker, Zilinskas). Steals: 5 (Goode 2, Garner, Millender, Walker). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .456, FT .788. 3-Point Goals: 5-25, .200 (Riley 3-11, Bryant 1-2, Ford 1-4, Lee 0-1, Smith 0-1, Colon 0-2, Downey 0-4). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Moodie 3, Lee). Turnovers: 8 (Ford 4, Greer 2, Crosby, Moodie). Steals: 4 (Ford 2, Bryant, Lee). Technical Fouls: None. A_320 (6,000).
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Italy went nearly a quarter-century without winning the Davis Cup. Then along came Jannik Sinner, and now the country is celebrating its second consecutive title. The No. 1-ranked Sinner clinched the championship in the annual team event and capped his breakthrough season by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 on Sunday for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the Davis Cup. “Coming back as defending champions and winning again — it’s one of the best feelings I think for all of us,” Sinner said. “We are very happy to lift this trophy and, of course, also to go into the preseason with a bunch of confidence boosts.” Matteo Berrettini put Italy ahead with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp — the last man to beat Rafael Nadal — in the opening singles match on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in southern Spain. The Italians, backed by a loud contingent of singing fans playing drums and armed with megaphones in the crowd of 9,200, became the first team to win the Davis Cup twice in a row since the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. Italy’s women won the Billie Jean King Cup by defeating Slovakia on Wednesday. “They make us even more proud,” Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said. After Sinner finished off his win, Berrettini and other teammates rushed onto the court to begin the party, wrapping their arms around one another and bouncing in unison. Volandri grabbed Sinner and lifted him off the ground. It was clear who was key to this success. Sinner went 4-0 in Malaga, including a victory in doubles with Berrettini against Argentina in the quarterfinals. Berrettini played a vital role, too, after replacing Lorenzo Musetti for singles. Berrettini was the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2021 but since then went through a series of injuries and illnesses that have limited his playing time. He has spoken about the mental challenges he faced. “I didn’t miss the wins or the losses,” Berrettini said. “I missed these moments.” He needed some time to find his groove against the 80th-ranked van de Zandschulp. But Berrettini took control by grabbing the opening set’s last three games, and Sinner left his front-row seat behind Italy’s bench to head to the locker room and prepare to close the deal. He hit 15 aces against the 40th-ranked Griekspoor and stretched his unbeaten streak in tour-level singles competition to 14 matches and 26 sets, including a title at the ATP Finals a week ago. Sinner's ascension is one of the year’s biggest stories in tennis. He went 73-6 with eight singles titles in 2024, with his first two Grand Slam trophies at the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. The latter came shortly after he was cleared of wrongdoing in a doping case connected to two positive tests for steroids in March; the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal of that ruling is still pending. The Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time. “We believed,” Dutch captain Paul Haarhuis said about the Italians, “we could beat them.” Until last year, Italy’s only Davis Cup triumph came in 1976. So Volandri said he told his players to think of their goal this way: “We want to make history.” Griekspoor, who fell to 0-6 against Sinner, held his own until the first-set tiebreaker, which was preceded by dueling chants of “Italia! Italia!” and “Let’s go, Tallon! Let’s go!” Sinner was steadier, more ready for the moment, and he built a substantial lead before ending it with an ace. From 2-all in the second set, Sinner wouldn't drop another game. Soon, he was joining Berrettini, Volandri, Musetti and the rest of the squad in raising the silver hardware that once again belongs to them. Published - November 25, 2024 04:40 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit tennisIn addition to the major game titles, indie gems also shone brightly on the TGA Player's Voice final list. Games such as "Kena: Bridge of Spirits", "Chicory: A Colorful Tale", and "Death's Door" garnered praise for their unique art styles, innovative gameplay mechanics, and engaging storytelling. These indie titles highlighted the diversity and creativity present in the gaming landscape, proving that big budgets were not always necessary to create impactful gaming experiences.
NEW YORK , Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of PACS Group Inc. (NYSE: PACS): (i) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") in connection with the Company's April 11, 2024 initial public offering ("IPO"); and/or (ii) securities between April 11, 2024 and November 5, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13, 2025 . So what: If you purchased PACS common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO and/or securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the PACS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30617 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement and defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PACS engaged in a "scheme" to submit false Medicare claims which "drove more than 100% of PACS' operating and net income from 2020 – 2023"; (2) PACS engaged in a "scheme" to "bill thousands of unnecessary respiratory and sensory integration therapies to Medicare"; (3) PACS engaged in a scheme to falsify documentation related to licensure and staffing; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about PACS' business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the PACS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30617 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pacs-investors-have-opportunity-to-lead-pacs-group-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302314614.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. FOR THE SECOND TIME 🏆🏆 Luke Humphries retains his 2024 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals title, beating Luke Littler 11-7 in the final. pic.twitter.com/QUhxvSbGeu — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” HUMPHRIES GOES BACK-TO-BACK! 🏆 Luke Humphries retains his Players Championship Finals title! Cool Hand puts on an absolute clinic to defeat Luke Littler 11-7 in an epic final! 📺 https://t.co/AmuG0PMn18 #PCF2024 | Final pic.twitter.com/nZDWPUVjWE — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight
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The Shanghai Composite Index, the benchmark index reflecting the performance of all A-shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, opened with a significant gain and continued to climb throughout the trading session. The upbeat sentiment was further supported by strong performances in key sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.Miraculous Beast Paloo has just announced its participation in The Game Awards, and fans are eagerly anticipating some exciting news to be revealed. The highly popular game, known for its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, has captured the hearts of players around the world since its release.
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