Remote Work news and trends

Walmart Reportedly Slashing Jobs and Ending Remote Work
Walmart // May 14, 2024

Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of corporate jobs and ending most remote work. That’s according to a report late Monday (May 13) by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources says that the retail giant — and...

What the Future of Work Means for CFOs’ Budgets
CFO // May 03, 2024

Over $38 billion of U.S. office buildings face loan defaults, foreclosures or other distresses. At the same time, many companies are relocating or centralizing their headquarters. That’s why, for today’s CFOs, the cost and cultural balance around return to office versus remote work and other hybrid setups is top of mind...

Cisco’s AI Chief Says Technology Will Enhance Workplace Productivity
artificial intelligence // April 15, 2024

From enhancing productivity and efficiency to revolutionizing customer experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the future of work and commerce. PYMNTS interviewed Javed Khan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Collaboration, to gain a deeper insight into this technology. Khan oversees the Webex product portfolio, including...

Smart Office Strategies Gain Traction in Hybrid Work Landscape
Connected Economy // March 29, 2024

The office landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the world embraces hybrid work models. This shift, driven by both technological advancements and changing employee expectations, underscores the need to prioritize collaboration, innovation and productivity in connected workplaces. According to a recent survey conducted by...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cisco’s AI Chief Says Technology Will Enhance Workplace Productivity

April 15, 2024
From enhancing productivity and efficiency to revolutionizing customer experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the future of work and commerce. PYMNTS interviewed Javed Khan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Collaboration, to gain a deeper insight into this technology. Khan oversees the Webex product portfolio, including collaboration devices, the Webex Suite, and more. He shared his […]

Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO

February 02, 2024
As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers in structuring their workday, building...

AI-Powered Smartphones Change How Consumers Live in a Digital World

October 16, 2023
From smartphones and smartwatches to smart TVs and cars with connected capabilities, consumers’ device portfolio has undergone significant changes over the years, primarily driven by the advancements in technology and...

The Great Remote Workforce Divide Gets Wider

July 11, 2023
This next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series on consumer behaviors popularized during the pandemic demonstrates that workers may be in no rush to return to the office. The rate of employees...

Quick Reads
Walmart Reportedly Slashing Jobs and Ending Remote Work

May 14, 2024
Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of corporate jobs and ending most remote work. That’s according to a report late Monday (May 13) by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources says that the retail giant — and America’s largest employer — is asking staff at small offices […]

AMC Theaters Add ‘Zoom Rooms’ Amid Remote Work Transformation

March 14, 2024
Zoom could be coming soon to a theater near you. The video conferencing platform has launched a partnership with AMC Entertainment to allow businesses to hold remote meetings and events at AMC’s multiplexes. “Zoom Rooms...

Layoffs Target Remote Workers More Than In-Office Staff

February 25, 2024
For some workers, working from home no longer seems like an attractive option. As Bloomberg News noted in a recent report, the white-collar labor market has cooled, leading companies to scale back...

Remote Unveils Platform for Managing Distributed Workforce

September 19, 2023
Remote has unveiled a platform designed to help companies hire, manage and pay their globally distributed workforces.  The new Global HR Platform aims to address the challenges faced by companies managing...