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People, Intelligence & Innovation Research: Preliminary Insights

In early 2020, Zarion and Trinity College Dublin embarked on an academic exploration of Intelligent technology and applications needed for new work practices within the financial services industry. We have gathered the opinions and views from Financial Services professionals across the globe covering Entry to Department managers within Operational and HR roles. Now in the […]

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Making Remote Work: The Irish National Remote Work Strategy

The Irish Government recently announced it would be rolling out new legislation from September 2021 which will give employees the legal right to request the option to work remotely. The legislation will also provide for the right to disconnect. The strategy aims to build on the progress made in the adoption of remote work during […]

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Deloitte Report: Impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry

The COVID-19 crises is having a profound effect on individuals, businesses and the wider economy across the world. Deloitte recently published a paper on the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and the key actions which have been taken. We have captured a number of these findings to shed some light on the new […]

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Why Employees Shouldn’t Have to Take a Pay Cut when Choosing to Work Remotely

By Stephen Ralph, Product Manager, Zarion A recent report carried out by a large multi-national Technology provider claims that 75% of UK based workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for remote work. The blog, authored by a Regional Director of Sales, breaks down the various segments of people who are willing to […]

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Blended Work: What, Why & How?

A blended work model is emerging as the latest trend for organisations around the world. As the dust settles, some are itching to get back to “normality” in the office, while others are content at home, managing their own schedules and with fewer distractions. What is agreed in both camps, it appears, is the increase […]

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3 Steps to Create a Data-Driven Culture to Help Adapt to Blended Work

A recent Deloitte survey reported that 63% of U.S. executives do not believe their companies are analytics-driven and 67% say they are not comfortable accessing or using data from their tools and resources. In today’s challenging times Enterprises need to access and leverage data in order to adapt to changes with ease and speed. The move […]

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How to Use Data to Provide an Uninterrupted Service

In the final tip guide in the Work From Anywhere series, we take a look at how to best use Operational data to navigate a new work landscape. Understand the impact on people, teams and the business When trying to adapt to a new way of working, data is your guide. Understanding the impact on […]

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Minimize Disruption and Help Teams to Stay Productive

Next up the Work From Anywhere series, we’re taking a look at Operations and how to minimize disruptions during a crises and maintain productivity across locations and time zones.  First, see the full picture to make quick and easy decisions Adapting to a new way of working brings unique challenges. Managers need to see the […]

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How to take a People-First Approach to Manage a Remote Workforce

Kicking off the Work From Anywhere Series, we share some tips on how to get the best out of Operational teams that are distributed and working remotely.  Intelligently organize & co-ordinate people & teams Take stock and identify who is available to work and their capacity in real-time. Manually digging through spreadsheets and sending emails […]

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On Demand Webinar: Blended Work – Making it Work for the Enterprise

The Zarion communications team catches up with Stephen Ralph, Product Manager at Zarion to share some insights and thinking around the Blended Work Model for Financial Services. Watch our quick on-demand webinar discussing: What are the considerations for a Blended Work Model What are the challenges & opportunities faced by Senior Leaders in Financial Services […]

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How to Drive Operational Agility in the Enterprise

Financial services organisations across the world are dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has accelerated the need for an agile way of working – particularly for Operational departments – in order to navigate successfully during these challenging times. The blended workplace is now becoming the new norm. In order to keep pace […]

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What you need to know: 4 MIT Articles on COVID-19 & The Workplace

Insights to help leaders overcome issues related to the impact of the pandemic. How to make better decisions in a time of crises One way to avoid faulty decision-making is to become aware of common cognitive biases. These biases could impact the crucial decisions that you make about COVID-19 and the workplace, including status quo […]

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