Story points are an estimation technique used in Agile project management methodologies to help your team scope the effort required to complete a task. Story points account for factors like task complexity and uncertainty, which makes them more accurate than other estimation techniques such as time-based estimation. Estimating story points may sound complicated, but we’ve got you covered—we’ve broken down the process into six simple steps.

Small business owners often face challenges setting up a payroll system, particularly if accounting isn’t their strength. It can lead to errors, late payments, or compliance issues. There are some factors that influence the choice of the right payroll system for a business, such as; Accurate payroll is important because incorrect tax filings can lead to penalties, fines, and legal implications for the business. Thus, it impacts its financial stability and reputation.

The way companies track and manage workforce productivity is changing. The change is more frequent for companies with teams working from home or in different places. The tools and methods used before to track productivity do not work well now. Most businesses are switching to web-based trackers for productivity monitoring. Many business leaders feel pressure from management to make teams more productive. A report says 71% of business leaders feel this pressure.

If you work in a fast-paced business, it’s not hard to see why real-time analytics might be valuable. Being able to analyze live (or near-live) data can help you and your team react faster, and make more informed decisions in the moment. Setting up analytics and reporting systems always has the potential to cause a headache – this is especially true when it comes to working with real-time data.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the subject of an informative webinar titled “Navigating the CS Jungle,” hosted by Liam Martin, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Time Doctor, and featuring GQ Fu, CEO of LTVplus. AI is an essential part of modern customer service. As businesses strive to boost efficiency and enhance client experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly significant in the customer service industry.

Outsourcing has been an important part of many big businesses’ plans since the 1990s. Many businesses have moved operations to places like Brazil, the Philippines, and India in the past to save money on labor costs. These countries now have inexpensive call centers and IT services. Because of this setup, which was made possible by fast data networks, work could be done almost as quickly as if it were done in person, but for a lot less money.

At their core, government agencies function to deliver effective public services to the citizens. Its services and programs help people meet basic needs, respond to crises, address health and public safety concerns, and grow economically. The quality of these services plays a crucial role in shaping public trust. Whether it is about paying taxes or renewing a license, citizens expect transparent pathways, responsive services, and easily accessible citizen service platforms.

AI’s starring role in workplace transformation is now undeniable. CEOs everywhere are asking senior leaders to create strategies for maximum AI impact, while frontline managers and their teams must navigate rolling out this new reality. AI feels like an imperative within all corners of the org chart. Eager to dig deeper, we turned to the latest research from Asana’s Work Innovation Lab, a think tank developing human-centered, cutting-edge research to help businesses evolve.