HR tools are like helpful gadgets for businesses to manage their employees easily. They’re computer programs that make handling things like hiring new people, managing who’s on vacation, and paying salaries much more straightforward than doing it all by hand. These tools are essential because doing HR tasks manually takes time and can be tiring. So, having software to handle these jobs is useful for managers. Businesses pick these tools based on what they need.

Making business operations lean & efficient is essential in today’s business world. People spend a lot of effort and money trying to make their businesses more efficient. Time is precious because when a business works well, it can do more in less time. But did you know that many businesses in the US (around 75%!) have a big problem? Some employees are stealing time from work.

This year the team at Geckoboard have been hard at work on a range of features and updates that add even more value for you, our customers. First we talk through four brand new features that have the potential to expand the ways you can use Geckoboard to visualize your KPIs and improve team performance.

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 8.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.

Professional services firms have plenty to offer to right-fit clients: deep technical expertise, advanced project management and project planning skills, and a steady hand through change. They also face sideways competition from another class of businesses: managed services providers.

Wire, the secure messaging platform from Berlin, joins industry heavyweights like Google, Meta and Qualcomm in a new initiative aimed at unleashing innovation through open digital ecosystems. Named ‘Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems’ (CODE), the group will work with actors from academia, policymakers and other companies with an initial focus on the implementation of the EUs ‘Digital Markets Acts’ (DMA).

As custodians of organizational order, a board administrator is typically accountable for supporting the management of board governance, policies, and procedures. They essentially provide administrative support to the board — may it be scheduling meetings or preparing board documents. In this guide, we’ll explore the duties and responsibilities of an administrator, and the skills and knowledge one should possess.

For organizations looking to improve communication and collaboration between support and development teams, the InvGate Service Desk and Azure DevOps integration is the perfect fit. This integration will enable you to link DevOps Work Items to your service desk requests, streamlining your IT operations and enhancing your service delivery. Ready to see how it works? Let’s see what this integration can do and how to set it up in just a few steps!

If your organization struggles with employee productivity, you aren’t alone. Many organizations face challenges with keeping teams active and engaged. Our comprehensive guide to boosting employee productivity offers actionable tips and strategies for maximizing output — without burning out your workforce.

Workforce productivity is a critical aspect for organizations aiming to achieve success and growth in today’s competitive business landscape. Understanding what it entails and how to enhance it can greatly impact the overall performance and profitability of a company. So, what exactly is workforce productivity? It refers to the measure of an employee’s efficiency and output within a given timeframe.