Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

October 2024

Workstatus

Top 8 Project Management Solutions for Businesses in 2025

Oct 31, 2024 By Workstatus In WorkStatus
Balancing tasks in the demanding world of project management is like trying to keep plates spinning on a unicycle—one slip, and it all crashes down! Luckily, the right project management software can be a lifesaver for your projects and peace of mind. The list of top project management tools also remains extensive, and it may be challenging to choose the right one. With 91% of teams using virtual tools, remote project management is clearly here to stay.
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asana

Step-by-step guide to the risk management process

Oct 31, 2024 By Julia Martins In Asana
The risk management process provides teams with a clear methodology to identify and tackle risks before they disrupt projects. A well-prepared risk management plan keeps your team focused on each step to keep the project steady and successful. A project is most successful when you plan and manage it effectively. Developing your project management skills and implementing tried-and-true project management mitigation strategies can help. But even the most well-developed projects will have risks.
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monitask

Recruiting 2.0: A Guide to AI-Driven Talent Acquisition

Oct 30, 2024 By Junun Saleh In Monitask
In the rapidly evolving world of talent acquisition, AI-driven recruiting is reshaping the way businesses find, engage, and hire top talent. By leveraging AI for hiring, companies can streamline the recruitment process, improve candidate quality, and ensure a more personalized and efficient experience for both recruiters and job seekers. This guide explores how AI recruiting technology is transforming the landscape and why smart recruiting is the future of talent acquisition.
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teamwork

Better utilize and organize your team with Roles

Oct 30, 2024 By Janelle Santi In Teamwork
As someone that delivers client work, we understand that managing your staff’s workloads and keeping them organized is a big feat! Fortunately for you, our latest release is here to help you out big time. Coming from a place to simplify the distribution of work, Roles offers a new way to organize your team so resourcing can be streamlined strategically by talent. If there’s one way to nail your resource management in Teamwork.com, Roles is it!
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asana

Servant leadership: How to lead by serving your team

Oct 30, 2024 By Team Asana In Asana
Servant leadership is a leadership model developed by Robert K. Greenleaf. Servant leaders display characteristics such as strong listening skills, empathy, self-awareness, and the desire to create a healthy work environment. Read our tips on becoming a servant-first leader and find out what the pros and cons of this leadership style are. Finding the right leadership style is no easy feat. It has to feel natural to you, be accepted within your organization, and effective with your team members.
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nifty

10 Employee Management Software for Busy HRs

Oct 26, 2024 By Skyler Calibey In Nifty
Managing people is at the heart of every successful business, whether running a small startup or leading a large team. That’s why more HR teams are turning to employee management software to make life easier. It helps streamline everything—onboarding, payroll, performance reviews—but with so many choices, finding the best employee management systems can feel like a lot to tackle.
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nifty

10 Best Workflow Management Tools for Optimized Team Productivity (2024)

Oct 26, 2024 By Shiv Kapoor In Nifty
There’s a clear shift in how employees want to work. Gartner research claims that for 63% of candidates, a four-day workweek is the biggest draw for getting attracted to a job. The rising cost of work is also driving employees to demand creative hybrid options. This dynamic environment demands organizations empower employees with the right workflow management tools so that they can work smarter, not harder.
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scoro

November 2024 Version Update: Referral Program, ELI chat & Usability Improvements

Oct 23, 2024 By Sintija Ērgle In Scoro
We know many customers find us through recommendations from friends and colleagues. As our way of thanking you, we’re launching our referral program so you can start earning monetary rewards for referring others to Scoro! This month’s updates don’t stop there—we’re also launching our AI-powered chat assistant ELI and a selection of usability improvements to make your daily work run more smoothly.
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asana

Asana Announces AI Studio: No-Code Builder for Designing and Deploying AI Agents in Critical Workflows

Oct 22, 2024 By Asana In Asana
Now, teams can create workflows where customizable AI agents perform specific jobs and take action on tasks across every stage of work - from intake and planning to execution and reporting.
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asana

Concept map template: Use concept mapping to organize complex ideas

Oct 22, 2024 By Team Asana In Asana
Concept maps are visual representations of information that help keep ideas organized and easy to understand. The different types of concept maps can help you visualize concepts and processes or illustrate systems. Depending on the complexity of what you're mapping, you can either use concept map templates, draw your maps by hand, or use mapping software for more advanced projects.
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nifty

15 Best Productivity Apps in 2024

Oct 21, 2024 By Luke Henderson In Nifty
Productivity apps have evolved from mere to-do checklist apps to more well-rounded tools. For one, they can genuinely optimize your workflow by utilizing the best tools available. They can help you improve your approach to work by keeping your work (and thoughts) organized. These apps make work faster and help you do your work more effectively and smoothly, resulting in a stress-free working experience.
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chanty

Basecamp Pricing: What You Need to Know and How to Pay Less

Oct 18, 2024 By Jake Lizarraga In Chanty
When it comes to project management Basecamp is one of the most well-known names in the game. Founded in 1999 and officially presented in 2004 by 37signals, it is only a year younger than PayPal. Since then, Basecamp has become one of the leading project management tools, helping countless teams across industries stay organized and collaborate better. Their focus has always been on ease of use.
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time doctor

Employee time theft: What it is and how you can avoid it

Oct 18, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Whether it’s extended breaks, taking excessive personal timeouts, or using technology for non-work purposes, time thefts can prove to be expensive for your business. An accountant in Canada was ordered to repay their former employer CAD 2600 for time theft tracked while working remotely in 2023. Check out these time-theft statistics to understand how even a few minutes can put a dent in your bottom-line. Thus, time theft can seriously ruin your business profits.
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time doctor

5 project time management processes to boost productivity

Oct 18, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Effective project time management can significantly impact productivity and project success. It streamlines a team’s work processes, helping businesses execute deliverables while meeting deadlines. That said, there are always obstacles like a lack of structure or improper prioritization in the way of successful time management. Fortunately, there are processes and tools to help project managers address these issues and achieve targets.
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Apploye

How Do You Estimate Time for A Project? (7 Steps + Tips)

Oct 18, 2024 By Apploye In Apploye
I still remember my first project—I was excited but also nervous. I thought I had everything planned perfectly. But as time passed by, a task I thought would take two hours ended up taking a whole day, and my deadlines started slipping. Sound familiar? That’s when estimating project time can help you out beforehand. But how do you estimate for a project? Here’s how: But there’s more to this.
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What's new in Asana | October 2024

Oct 18, 2024 By Asana In Asana
Welcome to the October edition of What’s new in Asana. First, create and edit portfolio rules to curate, maintain, and share large portfolios with the right stakeholders. Next, view a list of all projects created from a project template in the management dashboard. Finally, filter capacity plans by custom fields, project status, and dates to manage projects more efficiently and stay on top of your team’s workload.
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time doctor

Evaluating the top 33 virtual assistant companies of 2024

Oct 17, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
There are several benefits to using a virtual assistant. These benefits include significantly reducing your labor costs, being able to get help 24/7, the ability to outsource tasks to a seasoned professional, access to a wide set of skills that you and/or your teammates might not possess, the option of getting help with a project the second you need it, and more.
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OneDesk - Get Started: Web Widget

Oct 17, 2024 By OneDesk In OneDesk
The OneDesk web widget is a simple to implement integration with your website. Add the widget to provide support tools to your customers and prospects. The widget can include: a live chat, ticket portal, knowledge base, AI bot, forms, and custom homepage. OneDesk combines Help Desk, Project Management, & Professional Service Automation software into a single application.
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time doctor

How to create a return to work letter (tips, template)

Oct 16, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
A staggering 90% of companies intend to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024, as per an August report from Resume Builder, which surveyed 1,000 company leaders. If you are creating a return to work plan, sending a welcoming and detailed return to work letter could make it easier for the employees and your HR (human resources) team. It’s a document that details the timeline and the process of the return for your employees.
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chanty

Asana Pricing Explained: How to Pay Less for Asana?

Oct 15, 2024 By Mile Živković In Chanty
If you google “project management tools”, there are a number of them that will show up in every review, comparison, discussion, and post in general. One of them is Asana, a great project management app created by a Facebook co-founder and ex-Google engineer. Besides its features, there is another thing that a lot of people are interested in: Asana pricing. In companies with a lot of employees, every additional seat means more money to spend every month.
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chanty

10 Task Manager Apps For Running a Successful Remote Team

Oct 15, 2024 By Nadia Vashkovska In Chanty
If you are that person who says, “I don’t use task management apps because getting into them takes too much time”, chances are, you haven’t found a platform that fits your team’s needs. Using a task management application allows team members to assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the progress of ongoing projects. It also helps managers oversee workloads and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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scoro

Agency Project Management: Creating Your Profit Machine

Oct 15, 2024 By Team Scoro In Scoro
Managing agency projects means managing multiple clients, team members, deadlines, and goals while focusing on profitability. No matter how unique each project is, one constant remains: The need to hit your profit margin targets. Miss those consistently, and your agency’s financial health—and long-term growth—will be at risk. After years of working with agency owners (and having former agency leads on our team), we developed a project management process designed to protect your margins.
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asana

6 tips to build a strong organizational culture, according to Asana leaders

Oct 15, 2024 By Julia Martins In Asana
Organizational culture is more than just beer on Fridays. It defines and shapes your work environment, and it’s created by all of the programs, communications, and behaviors within your organization—not to mention your business goals and values. But building a good organizational culture takes time and effort. Read on for our culture-building tips, plus six things to focus on to develop a positive culture at your company.
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scoro

Project Tracking 101: What It Is and How to Do It Effectively

Oct 14, 2024 By Liis Milk In Scoro
Project tracking is the process of keeping an eye on how a project is progressing to make sure it’s staying on schedule, within budget, and meeting your goals. For agencies and consultancies, this usually means checking things like how well your team is managing their tasks, how long tasks are taking, and whether the project costs are sticking to the plan. Good project tracking helps teams stay on top of work and deliver high-quality, on-time projects that keep clients happy.
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monitask

The Ultimate Guide to Merit Increases: How to Reward High Performance Fairly

Oct 13, 2024 By Ruslan Askarov In Monitask
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to recognize and reward their employees’ hard work and dedication. One effective method for doing this is through merit increases.
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nifty

Top 12 Online Collaboration Tools for Smart Working

Oct 12, 2024 By Skyler Calibey In Nifty
Ask any manager about their biggest pet peeve, and you’ll probably hear the same response: “Working with distributed and disconnected teams!” Honestly, who can blame them? With hybrid work becoming the new normal, managers are spending (read: wasting) more time reaching out to team members than getting work done. This shift is also contributing to gaps in communication, human errors, and missed briefs.
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nifty

10 Best Creative Project Management Software for 2024 |

Oct 11, 2024 By Luke Henderson In Nifty
Managing creative projects doesn’t just involve juggling tasks and deadlines. It includes several things—from coordinating team collaboration and tracking progress to fostering innovation and handling client feedback. A creative team faces unique requirements and challenges that demand tailored creative project management software. In addition, you face logistical challenges, like optimizing resource allocation, time vs.
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asana

Gain focus and productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

Oct 11, 2024 By Alicia Raeburn In Asana
Breeze through your to-do list with the Pomodoro Technique—a time-management strategy that uses 25-minute work sessions and 5-minute breaks. By breaking work into manageable chunks, you can limit interruptions and reduce mental fatigue. Below we explain how the technique works, its benefits, and how to implement it for yourself. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your to-do list and wonder how you’ll complete everything?
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time doctor

How to cheat Time Doctor: Common methods and why they don't work

Oct 10, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Time Doctor is a widely used workforce analytics software, but some employees attempt to cheat the system. This article explores common methods for cheating Time Doctor, the tactics some users employ, and why these methods are not effective in the long run. Understanding these tactics can help businesses identify attempts and ensure accurate time tracking.
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asana

6 ways to build rapport and develop meaningful relationships

Oct 10, 2024 By Julia Martins In Asana
Rapport is an essential soft skill to help you build trust, establish effective communication, and develop great relationships with your team members. In this article, we walk you through 6 tips to break the ice and build rapport. Everyone wants a positive relationship with the people they work with. But building a healthy level of camaraderie, rapport, and comfortable conversations takes effort. Sometimes, it seems like people are just born with this skill.
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scoro

9 Project Management Tools That Integrate with HubSpot

Oct 10, 2024 By Marilyn In Scoro
HubSpot is a popular platform used by thousands of companies to manage their sales, marketing, and customer service efforts. But can you use it for project management, too? Well, maybe. It depends on what you need. Let’s explore the HubSpot project management tool and the best PM platforms that integrate well with HubSpot.
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monitask

How to Calculate Productivity: A Comprehensive Guide

Oct 10, 2024 By Ruslan Askarov In Monitask
Calculating productivity is key to ensuring a business operates efficiently, effectively utilizing resources to produce the maximum output possible. Whether it’s tracking employee performance, resource utilization, or overall company performance, understanding productivity can lead to significant gains. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the concept of productivity in business, its importance, and several formulas and methods to calculate it accurately.
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time doctor

Why is attendance important in the workplace?

Oct 9, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Whether you’re a startup or a multinational business, maintaining good attendance contributes to the company’s success. It also speaks volumes about your employees’ credibility and work ethic. Moreover, attendance impacts your workplace in several other ways. For example, tardiness or the persistent absence of one employee can negatively impact employee morale. That’s why the importance of attendance is quite high at work.
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time doctor

All about healthcare BPO (services, trends, top companies)

Oct 8, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Want to learn about the healthcare BPO industry and how it can help your company? Today, tons of healthcare organizations are turning to business process outsourcing to manage their day-to-day activities. Why? With lower costs and increased efficiency, it’s the perfect solution for any healthcare company looking to step things up. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about healthcare BPO to help your company benefit from it.
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Richard Brett: What is 'rev rec' & which metrics matter?

Oct 8, 2024 By Scoro In Scoro
Which metrics should you track, to run your agency as efficiently as possible? In this episode we speak with Richard Brett. Rich is a seasoned FinOps professional with 15+ years of experience, including a decade in the agency world. Rich has played a key role in scaling agencies, setting up financial processes, and supporting sustainable growth. Rich will take us into a deeper dive of agency finances, starting with revenue recognition – recording revenue when it's earned, not when payment is received – and explain why this is so important.
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time doctor

8 types of flexible work schedules for the modern workforce

Oct 7, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Part time work also offers more time to employees to engage in other creative projects. Curious about the different types of flexible work schedules? Following a global pandemic, businesses are looking to enhance employee productivity despite limited physical interaction. They have adopted strategies to ensure unobstructed workflow, flexible work schedules being the most popular ones. So how do you incorporate this evolving schedule system into your company?
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teamwork

Build invoices in QuickBooks with real-time data from Teamwork.com

Oct 7, 2024 By Janelle Santi In Teamwork
Client service firms running on QuickBooks and Teamwork.com are rejoicing thanks to an even tighter integration between the two platforms. A brand new, one-of-a-kind integration is here to help you translate your billable time into dollars and get paid for your client work! The new Advanced QuickBooks Integration automatically passes billable time information from Teamwork.com to QuickBooks helping streamline and accelerate your invoice creation process.
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time doctor

4 useful employee accountability templates for busy managers

Oct 4, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Looking for an employee accountability template? Holding employees accountable for their actions may seem daunting, especially if you’ve just been promoted to a managerial position or are a new business owner. But how do you hold an employee accountable? In this article, we’ll share smart strategies for increasing employee accountability. We’ll also provide four employee accountability templates that you can customize for your needs.
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asana

How to scale retail management operations with Asana

Oct 2, 2024 By Ryan Tronier In Asana
Retail management involves supervising a retail business's day-to-day operations. This includes making sure everything runs smoothly, from managing inventory to improving the customer experience. To do this, store managers must have smart business growth strategies and a keen understanding of how to scale a business effectively. These key retail industry skills allow businesses to meet customer demand and maintain their competitive edge.
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asana

Asana tips: 4 ways to reduce manual work

Oct 2, 2024 By October 2nd, 2024 2 min read In Asana
If you had to guess, how much time do you think you spend on manual work? Looking back, it doesn’t alway feel like a lot, because “manual work” can take so many different forms: setting up documents, routing work, creating reports—the list goes on. But manual work is a huge contributor to work about work, the busywork that takes up 60% of every workday.
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time doctor

How Lazywork fails against Time Doctor's monitoring

Oct 2, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
In a world where remote work has become the norm, trust and accountability are the cornerstones of productivity. Tools like Time Doctor help build that trust by offering transparent and accurate insights into employee performance. But as technology advances, so do the methods people use to try and cheat the system. Enter Lazywork—a tool designed to simulate activity and trick monitoring software into thinking you’re working when you’re not.
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time doctor

The top 10 workforce compliance software solutions

Oct 1, 2024 By Time Doctor In Time Doctor
Maintaining compliance is essential to long-term performance and goes beyond simply checking a box. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe in terms of money and reputation, regardless of the size of your company. Purchasing the appropriate worker compliance software is crucial.
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asana

How Asana's digital team used work management to refresh our brand

Oct 1, 2024 By Dani Spires In Asana
As Head of Digital at Asana, I’m no stranger to complex projects that span multiple teams and tools. When we decided to launch a major digital brand refresh on Asana.com, I knew we needed more than great ideas to be successful—we needed clear communication, precise planning, and a solid execution strategy to get it done. Luckily, we had Asana’s capabilities to support us every step of the way.
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