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Qualtrics has introduced the Employee Experience ID, providing a comprehensive view of employees' interactions within organizations. This tool helps employers understand engagement and retention factors, especially as 28% of employees plan to quit within a year. The new Employee Journey Analytics feature allows organizations to analyze specific employee moments influencing overall satisfaction and productivity. By leveraging this data, companies like Verizon enhance their employee experience initiatives, aiming to reduce turnover and improve workplace dynamics.

Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM) has launched Qualtrics Social Connect, a comprehensive digital customer service solution aimed at enhancing customer engagement across social media, chat, and email. This platform offers features such as intelligent routing and automation, enabling service teams to improve customer satisfaction and resolution times while reducing the burden on contact centers. With over 300 customers already using the tool, Qualtrics Social Connect streamlines interactions, categorizes queries, and provides valuable insights into customer sentiment, helping organizations respond more effectively to digital inquiries.

Qualtrics (NASDAQ: XM) has partnered with UPS (NYSE: UPS) to integrate its Delighted experience management solution into the UPS Digital Connections program. This collaboration aims to assist small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in gaining insights into customer experiences, covering marketing, purchases, and returns. Delighted enables businesses to collect real-time feedback and analyze it, creating competitive advantages. The program is now available, allowing businesses to use Delighted for enhanced customer experience management.

Qualtrics (NASDAQ: XM) reported a strong Q1 2022, achieving total revenue of $335.6M, up 41% year over year. Subscription revenue grew 50% to $280.8M. Remaining performance obligations reached $1,766.6M, marking a 48% increase. Despite these positives, the company reported a net loss of $(292.3M) or $(0.51) per share, wider than last year’s loss. Looking ahead, Qualtrics expects Q2 revenue between $344M and $346M and full-year revenue guidance of $1,428M to $1,432M.

The latest research from Qualtrics (NASDAQ: XM) reveals that 67% of remote and hybrid workers are planning to return to the office this year, but only 13% will do so five days a week. Gender disparities exist, with only 9% of women versus 18% of men committing to a full office schedule. Key concerns keeping employees home include productivity and long commutes. Additionally, 40% are currently comfortable returning, yet 18% refuse to return regardless of conditions. Vaccine mandate support has decreased from 66% to 59% over the year, indicating shifting attitudes towards in-person work.

Savano Capital Partners has successfully closed its third fund, Fund III, with $157 million in committed capital, nearly double the amount of its previous fund. This brings the firm's total assets under management (AUM) to over $300 million. The fund attracted both existing and new limited partners, enhancing Savano's capacity to provide liquidity and growth equity to expansion-stage companies. To date, Fund III has invested in 13 companies spanning sectors such as cybersecurity and fintech. Savano's team has also expanded with two new Vice Presidents to support its growth initiatives.

Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM) will release its financial results for Q1 2022 on April 21, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 3 p.m. MST to discuss these results with the investment community. A live webcast will be available on the Qualtrics Investor Relations website. The company continues to lead in the Experience Management (XM) category, serving over 16,750 organizations worldwide, showcasing its relevance in managing customer, employee, product, and brand experiences.

Research from Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM) reveals that only 27% of U.S. employees utilized all their paid vacation time last year. Nearly half (49%) admit to working at least an hour daily while on vacation. The study highlights that 31% feel expected to respond to work communications during time off, contributing to employee burnout. Additionally, 45% of employees receive two weeks or less of vacation, and 51% say more vacation would encourage longer tenure at a company. The findings suggest that companies need to promote genuine time-off practices to enhance employee well-being.