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Block of Hours Agreement

A block of hours agreement can be referred to by a number of other terms, such as a block of time, block contract, or prepaid hours agreement. Some client billing agreements involve invoicing upon completion of a project, or on a monthly or other scheduled basis. In most of these cases, the billing occurs after completion of some work. With a block of hours agreement, the company receives payment from a client prior to the completion of work, for a specified price and number of hours.

AI Agents: The next generation of AI-powered bots | Zendesk

💡 AI Agents: The next generation of AI-powered bots | Zendesk 🚀 Take care of your customer's entire request from start to finish, no matter the complexity. Do it all without a team of developers or massive budget, and constantly improve your experiences with robust analytics. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

What's new in Asana | April 2024

Welcome to the April edition of What’s new in Asana. First, create status updates faster with smart status. Asana Intelligence will start a draft status for you, pulling real-time work data in portfolios and goals and highlighting any risks, questions, and roadblocks. Next, save time by quickly duplicating entire sections of tasks within the same project. Finally, use today’s date in a custom field formula calculation to track the duration of progress or time spent on a task.

5 Examples Of Passive Communication and How To Deal With It

Professional communication can be tricky at times. When you send an email or a message, the person on the other end might not understand what you mean. Even if you spend time crafting your message, it can still be misinterpreted. This is important, whether you’re working remotely or in person. In emails or chats, you have to be extra careful with your words and punctuation to avoid confusion. As we continue to work remotely, dealing with difficult team members might become a challenge again.

How I Do Customer Journey Mapping in Miro

Product designer Maureen is here to show you her journey map creation process in Miro. See how Maureen deep dives into understanding users' experiences, working hand in hand with them to sketch out their journey. All within the platform. She'll share the details of how she and her team brainstorm ideas to tackle insights they uncover — and craft a practical plan to move forward.

Insider Insights: Unveiling Effective Project Management Best Practices

Today’s complex business landscape demands mastery over projects. Success depends on navigating challenges, delivering results, and driving initiatives forward. This article dives deep into the proven best practices of project management. It’s a toolkit designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies you need to achieve your goals, overcome obstacles, and confidently elevate your project outcomes.

What is quality assurance and why is it important for customer service? | Zendesk

👉 Watch the video to learn what quality assurance is and its importance in the world of customer service. We explain the quality assurance process, some of the best practices and methods for QA, and share an example of customer service QA. ⏳