Design thinking has been making waves lately in IT management. Companies have shifted to human-centered and problem-solving techniques. For that, design thinking is ideal for taking on the challenge. Also, technology and computing power have set the stage for a battle of innovation in all fields of business.

For remote teams, connectivity and productivity might be two faces of the same coin. Working from the office isn't a prerequisite anymore, as the global workforce has shifted to a remote workplace. Reliance on internal communication has increased more than ever, with a wide range of communication tools such as email, phone calls, and social networking used daily. Long email threads and social media chats are no longer appropriate for business teams.

The most secure messaging apps are becoming a priority for more and more companies. They want to enable both best communication experience to their employees and ensure the highest level of security. Why? Because organizations know how beneficial team collaboration is. At the same time, they know that their reputation and business success depend on keeping their customers and internal data private.

We are here today to talk about something that affects us all: procrastination. We’ve all been there—you know, when you have a big project due tomorrow, but instead of working on it, you find yourself scrolling through Facebook or watching Netflix instead? Well, let us tell you that it’s not worth it. A recent study shows that chronic procrastination affects 15%-20% of adults, and nearly 25% of adults believe procrastination is their personality trait.

Time tracking is a powerful business tool every workplace needs to boost productivity, encourage employee accountability, identify profitable areas, and do much more! However, if implemented poorly, employees may feel they’re being spied on, leading to a distrustful work environment. This can negatively impact employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty to the organization. In this article, we’ll explore six reasons why time tracking is bad and how you can fix that.

Are you struggling to progress in your career? Feeling stuck in a rut, or that you’re not reaching your full potential? While some people are content to stay in the same job for years, others have a burning desire to constantly progress and better themselves. If you’re ambitious and want to get ahead in your career, you must not only set some professional goals but also write them down.

A couple of years ago, Erik was straight out of college and beyond excited to land his first real job. To make it even better, his team members were welcoming and dedicated. Erik was thrilled to be part of a team that was making a difference for the company. But as time went on, the shine began to wear off. Erik lost interest in his work and started to see his job as a paycheck more than anything else. What happened? Erik became a disengaged employee. How does an engaged employee become disengaged?

Knowledge management is the ITIL practice that increases service desk resolution rates, and improves technical skills and everyone’s experience. Done well, a shared knowledge base will help technical teams and end-users. In this sense, knowledge base articles are a great way to build a library that provides valuable insights into how things work. By giving access to these articles, we are spreading resourceful information (a great asset!) across the organization.

Not meeting a deadline is not a death or life issue, but indeed it makes everything very complicated. Deadlines exist for a reason as they ensure that work is completed on time and that everyone is aware of what needs to be done and happy at the end of the day! Unfortunately, many employees do not take deadlines seriously, which can cause problems for the team as a whole. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways to get your team to respect deadlines.