A business impact analysis (BIA) tells you what to expect when your business is disrupted, so you can proactively create recovery strategies. Learn how a BIA can help you get back on track when roadblocks occur, plus four steps to create one for your own business. “Be prepared.” This concept rings as true in business as it does in The Lion King.

It’s harder to lose sight of deadlines and goals when they’re right in front of you. Project schedules map your project tasks on a timeline, so you always know what comes next. In this article, we’ll walk you through the seven steps to create a project schedule and share some of our favorite templates to get you started. A new project at work often signals the beginning of another adventure filled with stakeholders, deadlines, deliverables, and tools.

As many companies are adopting a combination of on-site and remote work, the way meetings are conducted is also changing. Today, hybrid meetings are becoming much the norm amongst workplaces — sometimes referred to as the “new normal”. Regardless of location, teams can now seamlessly collaborate, and keep track of progress and tasks without the need to travel. Learn more about how this meeting format works, as well as hybrid meeting tips and practices to take into account.

Most teams no longer sit shoulder-to-shoulder, even if individual members go into their closest office every day. When teams are not co-located, you need to be much more intentional about bringing them together. At Atlassian, we aim to have teams meet in-person at one of our offices a few times per year, and we prioritize building relationships and advancing mission-critical work during that time. These team gatherings are part of our Intentional Togetherness Gathering (ITG) program.

Companies are looking for ways to improve their productivity in the current world of competition. However, they must remember employees’ well-being and satisfaction in achieving success. Technology has made it easy for companies to maintain high employee efficiency. Post-COVID-19, companies have switched to hybrid work schedules in which employees can work from their remote locations, and therefore, employee productivity tracking has become more important.

The second half of 2023 has ushered in a wave of innovative features, updates and integrations which promise to enhance your experience with HaloITSM. We’re excited to share our handpicked favourites from Q3 and Q4, featuring significant advancements in AI capabilities, project management, and the ever-evolving chat bot. At HaloITSM, we understand the role of feedback and suggestions from our dedicated customers.

Different projects need different tools — but they also need different types of leaders to guide the project team to success. In the world of project management, there are two main types of leadership roles: project managers and Scrum masters. But what’s the difference between the two job descriptions, and which one is the best choice for your agency’s next project?

Following the epidemic, there has been a notable shift in the conventional workplace setting. With businesses starting to operate again in person, there is a greater discussion about hybrid work arrangements. A new analysis from hybrid work management start-up Scoop, published in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, clarifies how different approaches could impact revenue growth, a critical business indicator.

Taking care of employees’ well-being and happiness should be a priority for modern companies. Over the past 4 years, employee satisfaction projects have increased by 20%. This suggests that companies are realizing they need to put money into these projects.