Tight deadlines in the workplace have long been a subject of debate. While some argue that they are necessary for driving productivity and efficiency, others believe that they can lead to stress and compromised work quality. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of tight deadlines and discuss factors to consider in their use. We will also provide alternative strategies for effectively managing deadlines.

Discover how the 1-3-5 Rule transforms your daily routine, allowing you to prioritize tasks effectively and optimize productivity.

A recent survey conducted by software company Checkr indicates an unexpected development in the remote work debate: 68% of managers, including CEOs, middle managers, and business owners, favor remote work, compared to just 48% of workers. In spite of this, many businesses continue to enforce return-to-office (RTO) policies.

Just like in every recipe, there is the key ingredient and without that key ingredient, the recipe can never be at its full potential. Team Cohesion is one of the most important ingredients you need for making a recipe for a very high-performing, efficient, and hard-working team in the office. Today Team Cohesion is not just a nice-to-have feature it’s a must-have feature team Cohesion is not just the sunroof in your car it’s like the engine of the car, it can’t move without one.

Mobile apps have become indispensable for almost any job. One way or another, employees use them to access their work platforms from anywhere at any time. And that’s the kind of flexibility we aimed to improve with the new InvGate Service Desk mobile app. If your organization offers multi-site support across diverse locations or provides remote IT support, having a mobile help desk is absolutely indispensable for agents to provide consistent help despite the device where they choose to do so.

An onboarding process is a structured approach to welcome new hires and set them up for success. When done right, onboarding helps new employees learn quickly, grow in their roles, and understand why their work matters. Learn about the benefits of great onboarding and how to achieve them, plus create your own onboarding process with four simple steps.

Your product roadmap gets everybody on the same page about the vision and direction for your product — from what goals you’re aiming for to what features you’re working on (and what ones you’ll work on next). It’s chock full of valuable information for your internal team members and external stakeholders. But that doesn’t make any difference if people can’t actually understand it. Roadmaps can quickly become unwieldy.

Now more than ever before, workers have access to powerful digital platforms that allow them to work smarter, not harder. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and modern intranets make it easier for employees to improve productivity and accomplish more in less time. And the productivity boost couldn’t come at a better moment.

It’s another new year and potentially a new IT service management (ITSM) budget for many. But what ITSM trends should your IT organisation be focusing on? The quick answer is “those that will help improve what matters most to employees and business outcomes”. However, this isn’t really what you came to this blog to read about. So, to help, here are some of the top ITSM trends that might apply to your IT organisation in 2024 and my thoughts on some of them.

Strike a harmonious work-life balance with the 168 Hours Technique. Embrace tools like digital planners and Insightful's employee time tracking software. Navigate challenges, boost coordination, and gain real-time insights. Make every hour count!