Wrangling a team of software developers is a lot like herding cats — only worse, because in this case the cats all speak a mixture of different (programming) languages. For most agencies, managing a software development team can be even more perplexing because you don’t speak any of those languages. Thankfully, with the right processes in place, anyone can build the skills they need to successfully manage a software development team. Here are nine tips to get you started.
Organizational tools have become essential tools for all types of industries. They are capacitated to become your virtual assistant and sort all the tasks ranging from trivial to critical. The accentuating fact is the quality of your employed organizational tool will determine the efficiency of your organization.
Did you know that 57% of customer success organizations have taken the time to create a journey map? Process mapping is a critical business tool that helps organizations to visually depict their business processes, identify inefficiencies, and optimize their workflows. In this blog, we will learn what process mapping is, explore the different types of process mapping tools available, and discuss their features and benefits. Let’s dive in.
HR is the glue that holds companies together. It’s the driving force behind recruiting, onboarding, managing the people side of a business, and ensuring employees are familiar with policies and procedures that apply to themselves and overall operations. But if the role of HR professionals is still a bit vague, you may need further insight into their key responsibilities. That’s exactly what this article will unpack.
The retail industry is under enormous pressure to change. Over the past few years, shoppers have moved from in-store to online and are now somewhere in between. And they expect the same level of excellent service on every shopping channel (even emerging ones like livestream commerce). What does this mean for retailers? It’s no longer enough to offer great products. Brands are now competing on the quality of customer experiences.
This blog explores the potential benefits of a four-day workweek, including increased job satisfaction, higher productivity, and improved work-life balance for employees.
Managing employee hours is integral to running a successful business or organization. Accurate time tracking ensures that your employees are fairly compensated and allows you to identify areas where they can improve productivity. Manual time tracking is a challenging task and is also prone to errors. Thus, many companies are looking to automate their time tracking operations for more efficiency and accuracy.
Learn about the consequences of pretending to be happy at work and how Insightful's software can help employers address this issue by fostering a genuine culture of happiness.