Although working from home has been welcomed by many employees who are tired of long commutes and hours at the office, the experience hasn’t been completely smooth. Employees have reported feeling burned out these last few months, bombarded with meetings and stuck at home. However, voice has emerged as a productivity booster for work. Not only are smart speakers and voice assistants great for entertainment, but they can be used to schedule meetings and set reminders. Alexa for Business is targeted to the workplace, and Microsoft is positioning Cortana to enhance productivity with its Office software, so the home office is quickly becoming a space where voice is utilized to improve tasks and promote efficiency. Elsewhere this week, a startup wants you to audio chat with your employees throughout the day and TikTok taps Alexa.