Rita Selvaggi

Exec Chair & former CEO

"Rita Selvaggi is Executive Chair and former CEO of ActivTrak. Previously, Rita served as chief marketing officer of AlienVault, a high-growth security software company that was acquired by AT&T in 2018. Prior to that, she was the senior vice president of marketing at SolarWinds, building and scaling the product-led-growth (PLG) engine leading up to and through the company’s milestone post-recession IPO in 2009. She also currently serves on the board of directors for BackBox and Vyopta, Inc. Rita earned her MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and BA from the University of Delaware.

Rita's thought leadership has been featured in top tier media including Computerworld, Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Wall Street Journal and more.

Posts by Rita Selvaggi

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There’s More Than One Way To Measure ‘Showing Up’—Badge-Swiping Isn’t One Of Them

Discover why badge-swiping isn't the only way to measure employee attendance and engagement. Learn about the difference between presence and engagement.

Mar. 15, 2023 / 5 min read

A manager and employee sitting at a table listening to the employee’s concerns about their workplace.

Employees Want to Be Heard, but Are We Listening?

Employees want to be heard in today's workplace. Taking a moment to listen can be the best use of your time. Truly hearing what employees are saying can boost engagement and productivity.

Feb. 07, 2023 / 4 min read

Here Are The Insights You Need To Weather The Economy

ActivTrak’s CEO talks through 4 areas of concern for leaders in today’s economy and how to turn uncertainty into action in difficult times.

Dec. 07, 2022 / 5 min read

Trust And Transparency Are Key To Hybrid Work Success

When properly measured, analyzed and applied, workforce analytics can help teams identify barriers to working effectively and make improvements grounded in a fair and supportive culture.

May 18, 2022 / 6 min read

Can Business Leaders Help Employees Improve Focus And Productivity In A Noisy Digital Workplace?

The growing adoption of a work-from-anywhere business model provides more flexibility than ever before. But with this newfound flexibility also comes challenges that threaten our ability to stay focused and productive in new environments.

Mar. 15, 2022 / 5 min read

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Understanding (and Preventing) Employee Burnout: Data is the Key

Burnout is more than just a buzzword. In fact, burnout is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a diagnosable condition that is the result of “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

July 20, 2021 / 5 min read

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Leading Productive Teams During a Pandemic Q&A – ActivTrak

In this Ask the Expert blog, we interview Gabriela Mauch, Director of Global Organizational Design at McDonalds, about how to lead productive teams during a pandemic.

April 13, 2020 / 6 min read

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Preparing for a Pandemic: How to Ensure Productivity and Security When Employees Must Work from Home

The global reach of the coronavirus has elevated the need for 'social distancing' and 'remote work,' but there are remote workforce-related risks your company needs to consider. Learn how to improve productivity and security when employees work from home.

Mar. 02, 2020 / 7 min read

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