Ricardo Rodriguez
Senior Data Journalist
Resources
The Desk Lunch Report: How the Lunch Break Quietly Disappeared
The traditional lunch break has become increasingly difficult to find in today's workplace. Packed schedules, constant notifications, and growing workloads have turned what was once a dedicated pause into another opportunity to answer emails, attend meetings, or keep projects moving. To better understand how workers spend their midday break and...
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AI and the Job Search: How Candidates Are Using Tech to Gain an Edge
AI tools are revolutionizing the job application process, offering job seekers new ways to save time, reduce stress, and improve resume quality. However, these advancements raise questions about how hiring managers feel about AI-enhanced resumes and their impact on hiring outcomes. Based on surveys of over 1,000 job seekers and...
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6 mins read
The State of the Software Stack in 2026
Today's average tech stack is more crowded than ever, and businesses are starting to feel the weight. As organizations adopt tool after tool to keep up with digital transformation, many are realizing their software ecosystems are inefficient, costly, and riddled with redundancies. To understand how companies are confronting these challenges,...
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Gen Z Is Redefining Onboarding—Here's What They Actually Want
Gen Z is making its mark on the workforce and redefining what companies need to deliver from day one. For this generation, outdated onboarding experiences are a hassle and can be a deal-breaker. SoftwareFinder.com surveyed over 500 Gen Z workers hired within the past two years to understand their expectations,...
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3 mins read
What Patients Want Most From Their Digital Healthcare Experience
Modern patients want their healthcare tools to work as smoothly as the apps they use every day, and they quickly notice when something feels outdated. To gain a better understanding of what people actually need from their digital health experience, Software Finder surveyed 956 U.S. adults and asked about their...
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The Productivity Performance Trap: Why Employees Pretend To Work After Finishing Early
The modern workday is no longer defined only by output. For many employees, it also includes maintaining the appearance of being busy long after their real work is finished. From strategic Slack messages to keeping inactive tabs open, workers across industries admitted to spending hours each week "performing" productivity rather...
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30 mins read
After the Contract: How Enterprise Software Actually Performs
Choosing enterprise software is a high-stakes decision for organizations looking to improve efficiency and streamline operations. Yet the real test begins after implementation, when employees start relying on these tools for their daily work. To understand how software performs beyond the sales pitch, Software Finder surveyed 500 U.S. professionals who...
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The Productivity Cost of Unnecessary Meetings
Meetings are essential to collaboration, but only when they're necessary. As hybrid and remote work redefine communication norms, many companies still struggle to strike the right balance. A recent survey of over 1,000 employees uncovered just how costly unnecessary meetings can be, both in time and money. By examining meeting...
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