Productivity
Study shows Brazilians work fewer hours than global average
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A new survey reveals that Brazilian workers dedicate an average of 40.1 hours per week to paid work, below the global average of 42.7 hours. The analysis, based on data from 160 countries, shows Brazil in lower positions in rankings adjusted for productivity, demographics, and taxes. Brazilian women, in particular, are approaching the world standard, especially among the youngest.
OpenAI has made ChatGPT available directly in Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing users to generate and edit slides using natural language prompts.
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Germany's largest representative survey on hybrid work reveals that many employees commute to the office at least three times a week, though it is not essential for their productivity. Millions travel to work daily despite home office options in many companies. New data from the Konstanz Home Office Study highlight this issue.
A poll by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) shows South Korean workers have cut their hours by an average of 8.4 per week, or 17.8 percent overall, thanks to generative AI platforms. More than half of respondents use such tools daily, with the highest adoption in the information and telecommunications sector.
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Google is introducing a new Gemini AI feature in Google Calendar to simplify scheduling by suggesting optimal meeting times based on participants' availability. The tool also allows easy rescheduling if conflicts arise. It is rolling out to eligible paid Workspace users.
An article highlights five key features that position Linux as more productive than Windows or Mac operating systems. The piece emphasizes how Linux elevates user efficiency in computing tasks.
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A new OpenAI report reveals that while AI adoption in businesses is surging, most workers are saving only 40 to 60 minutes per day. The findings come from data on over a million customers and a survey of 9,000 employees. Despite benefits in task speed and new capabilities, productivity gains remain modest for the average user.
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