Feeling disconnected from your team can be easy when you’re working remotely. Remote employees have challenges that in-office workers don’t, such as distractions at home and a lack of face-to-face interaction with co-workers. Team building is an excellent way to stay connected and productive when working remotely. However, there are plenty of ways to build team camaraderie and keep everyone connected.

Given the widespread use of instant messaging and chat apps for communication in 2023, organizations are prioritizing control over data exchanges on these platforms. MarketsandMarkets reports that the on-premises collaboration market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period, with an expected market size of USD 85.8 billion by 2026. What drives this growth? It is the increasing adoption of cloud-based and on-premises collaboration solutions by organizations!

Building multi-age teams that embrace generational differences is key to unlocking the power of diversity at work.

Lately, on-premise solutions are experiencing an upsurge. Although many companies choose cloud computing for its convenience and scalability, organizations prioritizing airtight security, complete control, and privacy prefer leveraging on-premise solutions. On-prem deployment has many unique benefits businesses can capitalize on, such as in-house storage of data and software, lower network bandwidth cost, easier compliance, and more.

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Only 15% of project managers work on only one project at a time. In fact, the majority (59%) run between two and five projects at any given time. Couple that with the research that shows how project managers are expected to juggle all of their project tasks while exhibiting excellent technical, digital, and leadership skills, and it's enough to make your head spin. This might be challenging enough to pull off for one project at a time, but five?

As companies have adopted more remote and hybrid models, the ways we work continue to change. Research finds that up to one-third of meetings are unnecessary, which means companies are wasting millions of dollars as workers contend with ongoing screen fatigue and burnout. Like most things in life, humans need balance, and it’s becoming apparent that teams need to be more intentional about collaboration.

The onboarding process involves introducing new employees to the organization's culture, policies, values, and work processes. It provides new hires with the necessary information and tools to be productive and successful in their new role.

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Effective communication plans are critical to any business. You need to describe your specific business messages and who should say them across business situations. This can help ensure your staff and stakeholders take your desired action. The result is that you reach your communication goals. The thing is, certain business situations crop up more than once.