In pursuing organizational excellence, building high-performing cross-functional teams is a paramount challenge. Dalal Haldeman wrote, “Individual talents get magnified many times over through the collective lens of an effective team.“ This quote encapsulates the essence of our exploration into strategies for success in crafting such teams. If you are looking for ways to build and manage cross-functional teams effectively, this blog answers all related questions.

In recent years, the concept of remote work has gained traction, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a necessity for companies worldwide. With this drastic shift, questions about the future of work have come to the forefront. To gain insights into this evolving landscape, Liam Martin had a conversation with Dave Mastronardi, the CEO and founder of Gamestorming Group.

When managing a distributed team, using a time tracking tool is a no-brainer for monitoring employee hours and attendance. But what if your employees work offline or lose their internet connection? Offline time tracking software is essential for recording hours worked, even when your team isn’t online. This type of tool maintains accurate, updated timesheets without needing manual entries. Which app integrates best with your team’s workflow?

It can be challenging to get a team excited about their work. People are often not motivated to do things they don’t want to do. As a manager, you must find ways to motivate your team to reach their potential and produce their best work to improve team performance. This blog post will look at why motivating your team is essential and how you can do it. We’ll also explore the different types of penalties you can use to motivate those struggling to meet the target.

We recently commissioned Forrester Consulting to deep dive into the future of secure communications within the workplace. The results are mind blowing! Off the back of the pandemic, organizations have been caught flat-footed. They now have serious problems with how their workforce communicates; from the shortcomings of email to the Wild West of messaging apps. We’ve made the study - The Future of Secure Communications - available for download.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses have to adapt to leverage technology for better productivity and efficiency. Among the many tools available today, screen monitoring software stands as an invaluable asset, especially with the increase in remote work scenarios. Whether an organization has an in-house team, remote employees, or a blend of both, understanding the benefits, challenges, and best practices surrounding screen monitoring software is key to optimal utilization.

In the dynamic world of financial services, creating an equitable employee experience (EX) is a challenge that demands attention from day one. As organizations navigate a competitive landscape, the importance of retention becomes paramount.

Tracking time is crucial for any business, but it's even more vital for small businesses. Small businesses must make every minute count while operating with limited resources and workforce. Optimizing these limited assets becomes a necessity, not just a luxury. That's where time tracking software for small businesses can help.

Most people realize this too late: personalizing your Time Doctor Productivity Ratings is the secret to evaluating your team’s performance accurately and fairly. Ratings put a value on the underlying software, channels, and information sources your team interacts with when delivering outputs and outcomes. In addition to wisely spending time on tasks that matter—how work is produced is important for your company’s cost-effectiveness.

Whether you’re a newcomer, a freelance contractor, or a manager, keeping tabs on your time can be quite a hassle. Manual time tracking not only diverts your employees’ attention from essential tasks but can also result in timesheet errors if not done accurately. By implementing automated timesheet reminders, you can steer clear of timesheet mistakes and liberate your employees to concentrate on the core aspects of your business.