The Kiefer Telework App is built to significantly streamline the processes associated with managing telework. With the State of California updating the state telework policy in October 2021, departments are now working to put processes in place to manage telework, reporting on telework, and using data to identify telework trends. In September, Kiefer formally launched …
Kiefer’s team of Modern Workplace consultants are experienced business analysts that work collaboratively with clients to help customers solve business challenges and improve processes. The Telework App is just one example of what Kiefer can build using Microsoft PowerApps. Last year, as organizations began to experiment with hybrid work options, many struggled with being able …
An organization’s intranet is the place where employees can go for trusted, published content. Over the last couple of years, as employees have moved to hybrid or fully remote, the intranet is increasingly important. Intranets is how workers stay informed about relevant happenings within the organization. In 2019, the Kiefer team attempted to create a …
As many workers left the office, there were certain things that we quickly realized that we would no longer miss. Getting dressed up, the commute, making a lunch before heading out the door. Working from home certainly has some benefits. But there is one thing I did miss, my whiteboard! I certainly wasn’t going to …
I think we may all agree that we have way too many passwords. We are authenticating using our username and unique passwords across several sites every day. If you are like me, you may be using a tool to help manage your passwords. In addition, I have looked to use password best practices to help …
You would think, after a year and a half of meetings that have taken place almost exclusively online, organizations would have identified the issues that have plagued hybrid meetings. Unfortunately, with many organizations returning to the workplace, there are still significant issues when there is a mix of both in-person and online attendees. This article …
When I joined Kiefer Consulting in 2016, I was joining a company that was approaching it’s 30th year in business. I had a lot to learn about how we got to where we were and where we were going. We had a stellar reputation and clearly we had staying power. But, I could tell, change was …
In 2020, the public-sector was forced out of public buildings and remote work was critical in keeping government services available to constituents. Now, many are asking, “What happens post-pandemic and is remote work here to stay?“
Microsoft just wrapped up the Inspire conference, an annual event in which Microsoft executives share the company’s strategy and vision with the large network of Microsoft partners. Since the introduction of Office 365 (now called Microsoft 365), these events are less focused on technology features and functionality announcements. With Software-as-a-Service offerings like Microsoft 365, products …
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Microsoft Teams continues to be the “glue” for organizations that are collaborating as a hybrid workforce, and Microsoft has recognized the important role that Microsoft Teams is playing in the modern workplace. Microsoft recently announced updates to Microsoft Teams that will extend collaboration capabilities and offer up more integration with Microsoft 365 applications. These new …
