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Slack vs Teams: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Microsoft and Slack have a history that goes back to 2016 when Microsoft attempted to purchase Slack. The deal did not materialize, and in response, Microsoft created its collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams. Slack and Microsoft Teams boast 12 million and 13 million daily active users, respectively – a direct result of the pandemic and the increase in remote work.

Will HR Workflow Automation Ever Rule the World?

Certainly yes, why not? We all know that the HR teams are the backbone of offices of all shapes and sizes, as they are the ones who identify and bring potential and skilful resources to the company. The automation of the HR workflows would beyond any doubt, help the HR department save time from doing the repetitive mundane tasks of talent acquisition, hiring, employee onboarding, employee management, payroll, performance appraisals, and others.

10 Most Reliable Employee Time Tracking Apps

Using employee time tracking apps is a proven way to improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace. However, finding the right employee time tracking app for your needs can be challenging. An excellent employee time clock app typically offers features such as automatic trackers, real-time reports, employee scheduling, and more for accurate productivity and time tracking.

Getting AI-Powered Customer Service Right

Artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service isn’t a new concept. Harnessing the true power of AI has been an ongoing conversation in the CX world for years, but it’s a notoriously hard thing to get right. Customer-bot interactions can swing wildly from absolutely incredible to brand-damaging, depending on how AI was implemented and how successfully it learned from prior interactions.

Adapting to the Changing Society as a Not-for-Profit

The scale of the not-for-profit (NFP) sector in Australia continues to grow. With the global crisis, there is a great opportunity to innovate, rethink, and venture out for the future of the sector. Last December 9, 2021, Convene sponsored a panel discussion about the investment of NFPs in innovation during these times. The session is part of the Governance Institute of Australia‘s (GIA) Not-for-Profit Governance Forum 2021.

What is Digital Experience Monitoring, and How Can it Help Companies?

Customer-centered business practices have become a major focal point in IT innovation. The advent of massive communication has brought forth a big challenge, however: how does one provide a top-notch customer experience when there are so many factors to account for? The market’s answer to this conundrum is monitoring software.

Building a project management communication plan: What is it and why you need one

As a project manager, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities like keeping team members focused, creating achievable schedules, task management, project deadlines, wayward stakeholders, and not to mention the overall project management communication plans. Take a breath because it's a challenging role in any organization. Have you ever wondered what sets successful project managers apart from the rest? Are the best just really good at convincing team members to meet project deadlines?

Looking ahead to the future

The future of building successful businesses is rooted in how deeply they understand their customers as well as how quickly they can keep up with and exceed their expectations. With actionable insights, businesses can be more agile and respond faster to customer needs — generating better service and creating better products along the way. The end result is Zendesk’s vision of the world: a global economy powered by lifelong customers.

Zulip Cloud security vulnerability with reusable invitation links

An internal investigation recently uncovered a vulnerability (identified as CVE-2022-21706) in Zulip’s invitation links. Specifically, a reusable invitation link could be used to join a different organization than the one it was created for. As a result, there was a potential for users to join any organization without an invitation (and bypassing domain restrictions). This vulnerability was discovered by the Zulip security team, and has now been fixed for all Zulip Cloud organizations.