Philip Arkcoll

Philip Arkcoll works on making work actually work better. At Worklytics, he combines data, technology, and a deep interest in organizational behavior to help companies see how their teams collaborate—and where they can improve. His focus is on turning workplace data into practical insight that drives more effective, healthier ways of working.

AI Is Speeding Up Work. But Most Organizations Aren’t Built to Absorb It

June 9, 2026
AI isn't just challenging how employees work. It's challenging how organizations operate. Many companies are about to discover that the hardest part of AI adoption isn’t generating more output; it’s building organizations capable of handling it.‍
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Centralized vs. Decentralized Org Design: What The Data Shows

May 18, 2026
Centralized vs decentralized organizational structure: research-backed data on which model wins, when hybrid works, and how to measure org design.

How can Employees Lower the Cost of their LLM Usage

May 18, 2026
AI overspending starts with daily habits. Learn how employees can write tighter prompts, pick the right tool, & cut LLM costs without engineering changes.
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How to Track LLM Token Usage and Cost

April 27, 2026
A practical guide to monitoring LLM token consumption and API costs across OpenAI, Anthropic, and more with code examples and best tools.

Importance of Feedback in the Workplace

April 24, 2026
Effective feedback is more than just a performance review. Master the art of constructive criticism to lead a high-performing team.
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A Guide to Advanced Workplace Analytics

April 24, 2026
A complete guide to advanced workplace analytics. Learn key metrics, cohort analysis, and predictive models to optimize performance & reduce burnout.

The AI Productivity Paradox: Why AI Is Speeding Up Work—but Slowing Down Companies

March 26, 2026
The most common assumption about AI in the workplace is that it’s a universal accelerator. If everyone works faster, the entire organization should move faster too. But in reality, that’s not what happens. Instead, we’re seeing AI dramatically improve how individuals work, but not automatically improve how work flows across teams. And those are two very different things. Let’s dig in.
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Remote Work vs Office Productivity: Which Is Better?

March 17, 2026
Is remote work more productive than the office? What randomized trials show about focus, collaboration and hybrid schedules, and how to measure it for your teams.
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Top Productivity Challenges in Hybrid Work Environments

March 17, 2026
Explore top productivity challenges in hybrid work, from communication gaps to fragmented workflows, & learn practical strategies to improve performance.