AI is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that has the potential to redefine how work is done. Companies worldwide are investing heavily in AI technologies, hoping to gain a competitive edge by improving business outcomes and employee productivity. But are these investments paying off? Slingshot’s 2024 Digital Work Trends Report sheds light on the reality of AI in the workplace, revealing that while employers have high hopes for AI, employees are still struggling to integrate it effectively into their daily tasks.

The Illusion of Data-Driven Operations  Ask any executive, and they will say, “We’re a data-driven organization.” They will proudly mention their BI tools, CRM systems, and perfectly managed Excel sheets. However, if one looks beyond these indicators of data-savvy, a different picture can be seen.  The truth? Most businesses and organizations are overwhelmed by the […]

In the last twenty years, workplace decision-making has gradually shifted from intuition and senior executives’ opinions to data-driven approaches that use metrics to assess performance and monitor progress. Our most recent survey shows that this shift is going strong.   This whitepaper dives into the findings of the Slingshot’s Digital Work Trends Report by:  Keep reading […]

Collaboration tools security is of paramount importance in today’s digital world. It’s where we work on projects, share documents, and communicate in real time, regardless of physical location. Their usage has increased dramatically over the past few years, with over 16% of the total employees working remotely and 62% working hybrid. In this paper, we […]

As marketers, consultants, and startups have long ago learned – any company’s growth strategy depends hugely on the selected marketing approach. Still, it’s like nothing compares to growth hacking – a sort of revolution in growth strategy. Growth hacking brings key people to the table to run smart experimentation, inspired by data-driven insights creating a competitive advantage […]

For any organization wanting to stay relevant in the ever-changing and rapidly growing data world, creating a data-driven culture for your organization is a must. Relying on data today is a necessary strategy – but according to a study by NewVantage Partners, the data-driven culture itself proves to be a harder mission for most companies. In […]

Why Is Organizational Chaos So Rampant? As businesses react to fast-moving changes— market upheavals, multiple channels serving customers, and rapid technology adoption—teams struggle to keep up with demands. People are required to interact with technology more than ever before in their daily work. And the sheer amount of information available has more than quadrupled in the last 10 […]

Agile Teams Replace Micromanaging With Efficiency Building successful teams is a key challenge for many organizations, despite the ever-increasing access to information and technology. The Harvard Business Review estimates that “75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional,” noting the inability to meet a series of key “success” criteria consistently, such as meeting a planned budget, staying […]

In the so-called new normal that made the working from home trend become massive in proportions, remote work and digital teams have become the norm. The new way of working is here - and teams must find a way to thrive in it.