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Nexthink announces strategic workplace partnership with Softcat for enterprise customers
Nexthink , a leader in Digital Employee Experience ( DEX ) management , has announced a new strategic partnership with Softcat to support enterprise clients in enhancing their digital workplace for employees . Softcat ’ s new go-to-market strategy offers enterprise customers the ability to enhance the employee experience to boost productivity and collaboration without sacrificing security .
As part of this partnership , Softcat customers now have access to the full suite of Nexthink products including Nexthink Infinity , which offers unparalleled visibility into issue detection , diagnosis & remediation across all endpoints , as well as automated remediations , AI-powered diagnostics and low-code workflow orchestration .
“ Nexthink is a key partner in our Enhanced User Experience offering for our enterprise customers , enabling our joint customers access to market leading tools and solutions that dramatically improve their user experience and return on technology investments ,” said Kelly Calver , Head of Workspace at Softcat .
Additionally , Softcat is set to join Nexthink ’ s customer advisory board for Europe , providing insight and guidance as Nexthink looks to further expand its product and service offerings .
“ We ’ re honoured and excited to be working exclusively with Softcat on this enterprise-level offering ,” said Steve Webster , UK & I Sales Director , Nexthink . “ By working with a small , select group of vendors , Softcat is providing desperately needed clarity for enterprises on how they can enhance their digital workspace to reduce employee frustration , improve productivity and increase innovation .”
Zurich UK chips at class ceiling
Zurich UK announced the publication of its social mobility pay data alongside eight initiatives designed to tackle barriers to career progression for employees from lower socio-economic backgrounds . Zurich is the first insurer to publish this data , and one of just a handful of companies in the UK to do so .
Analysis across 73 % of Zurich UK ’ s 5,000-strong UK workforce shows the median ( mid-point ) socio-economic pay gap between employees from professional and lower socio- economic backgrounds is -4.2 %. In comparison , the mean average pay gap at the insurer is 10.5 % between those from professional and lower socioeconomic backgrounds . measures implemented to enable social mobility , is a great way to shine a light on what is currently the best kept secret in DEI ; social mobility is the linchpin of shifting the dial on multiple diversity characteristics .
“ Whilst ‘ chipping away ’ at the class ceiling is certainly a step in the right direction , smashing it is the ultimate goal . Social mobility is the next step in achieving a truly diverse workplace and I ’ m proud to say that at Zurich , your socio-economic start in life doesn ’ t determine your future career .”
Zurich ’ s UK workforce is split 28 % from professional backgrounds , 10 % from intermediate backgrounds and 23 % from lower socio-economic backgrounds . The Social Mobility Commission reported that the composition of the entire financial services workforce is 45 % from a professional background , 21 % intermediate and 34 % from a lower socio-economic background .
Steve Collinson , Chief HR Officer at Zurich UK , said : “ Sharing these pay gaps , alongside the
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