I’m a reformed wannabe reporter, news producer, publicist and internal comms nerd (yes, I write with a fountain pen) who’s spent the last two years in my first real startup, dreaming of how to transform employee communications technology. In my current role, I lead corporate communications for our 500-person company.

Messaging apps are online platforms created for instantaneous interactions among individuals. They ease communication via text, voice, and video. They often let users share files, group messages, and use multimedia. Security, simplicity, and versatility drive messaging app choices. Pick one that encrypts chats, feels intuitive, and works across devices. The ideal app must meet your communication needs. It should balance privacy, ease of use, and compatibility.

Compliance is increasingly complex. Today, businesses face a web of overlapping compliance requirements that impact every facet of operations. And it’s not only leadership who holds responsibility for compliance. Employees and contractors also have a significant role in keeping your organization compliant. As a result, compliance training is more critical than ever.

Your project plans make all the difference to project success. While no plan is 100% foolproof, detailed project planning gives you and your team a clear roadmap to follow—one that outlines how you can meet your clients’ goals and your own. Let’s take a closer look at the basics of project planning and how to create this actionable, single source of truth.

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Productive meetings have one thing in common—they set up the right expectations prior to, during, and post the meeting. However, not all meetings are created equal. According to the Harvard Business Review, participants feel meetings: Clearly, communicating the purpose of the meeting takes center stage, and the best way to do this is by leveraging the right meeting agenda template. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover 15 meeting agenda templates to help you start on a productive note.

Improving profitability is a key goal for most agencies. But finding tactical ways to do so can be a lot more challenging, since profitability is impacted by so many variables. Which factors do you need to change? And which actions make the biggest impact? One concrete way to boost profitability directly is to improve billable hours. This increases the percentage of employee hours driving revenue for the business. We’ll explain billable hours, how to calculate them, and how to increase them.

“Once you create a loyal customer base, it is hard for a competitor to take that away." Joseph D. Mansueto. Traditional marketing or outbound marketing involves using distribution methods that are non-targeted while inbound marketing reaches out to the target audience only. It requires less budget and creates a community around your brand as well. As per Mashable research, inbound leads are 62% cheaper than outbound leads, and they convert more easily.

In the workplace, positive recognition goes beyond a simple thank-you card or pat on the back. It is a crucial part of creating happy, healthy, and driven employees. Acknowledging and valuing employee efforts and successes is known as positive recognition, and it has a big impact on workplace dynamics. Through fostering a culture of respect and value, firms may foster an environment where all employees are inspired to give their best work.

Today, over 350.5 million domain names are registered, and this figure is expected to soar to 557.7 million by 2026. With such an abundance of available domains, selecting an effective domain name is critical to building an impactful online presence. Choosing a domain name should involve more than finding something catchy or relevant; it must also consider existing trademarks to avoid legal complications or financial penalties.