September is the month of returns. Calendars fill up, projects restart, and digital tools once again take center stage.
But the “back to office” no longer plays out only across desks and meeting rooms: today, the real challenge is digital.
A forgotten password, an unresolved bug, a confusing dashboard, or a phishing email can disrupt an entire team. That’s why three levers – user experience (UX), software quality, and cybersecurity – are essential to ensure a smooth, productive, and secure September.
UX and Back to Office: designing hybrid work with seamless digital experiences
Coming back from vacation is already demanding. Add unintuitive internal tools, and frustration is inevitable.
According to McKinsey, 65% of employees say that simpler digital tools would boost company productivity. A poorly designed workflow or login process can waste time (and motivation).
How to improve UX at work:
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Provide guided onboarding to avoid mistakes for new hires.
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Offer personalized dashboards to highlight key tasks.
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Design smart micro-interactions (checklists, contextual notifications) that support without distracting.
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UNGUESS in action: through collaborative testing with its Tryber community, teams observe how real users interact with tools, uncovering hidden usability issues before they impact productivity.
Software Quality: why internal bugs can derail productivity
The back to office puts pressure on internal software, HR portals, and collaboration tools. During this critical time, a single bug can turn into a bottleneck.
Crowdtesting offers a concrete solution: a diverse pool of testers quickly identifies defects across devices, browsers, and operating systems – far more efficiently than internal QA alone.
The UNGUESS approach: fast, distributed testing campaigns help companies verify app stability before employees return, preventing slowdowns when productivity must accelerate.
Cybersecurity during back to office: September is a high-risk month
September isn’t just about resuming work routines: it’s also one of the most active periods for cybercriminals. Reports show phishing campaigns spike by up to 20% in September compared to the yearly average. The reason? Post-holiday distractions and lower employee vigilance.
Cybersecurity best practices for the return to work:
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Invest in continuous training to identify phishing attempts.
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Run penetration tests and bug bounty programs to detect vulnerabilities.
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Deploy proactive alert systems to minimize reaction times.
The UNGUESS experience: with its network of ethical hackers, companies can simulate real-world attacks in safe environments, uncovering weaknesses before they are exploited.
Key Takeaways: how to ensure a successful digital back to office
For an effective back to office 2025, companies should focus on three pillars:
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UX: intuitive, user-friendly tools tested with real people.
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Software Quality: bug-free internal apps and platforms.
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Cybersecurity: proactive protection with realistic simulations.
The return to work is always a challenge, but if managed well, it can also be an opportunity: the chance to rethink the digital employee experience as a driver of productivity, security, and well-being.