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6 Productive things to do: Gain More and Lose Less

It’s not always obvious what kills your productivity or even goes beyond that to become a part of toxic productivity. According to a CareerBuilder survey, about 75 percent of employers say that more than two hours of efficient work are lost every day. It may get difficult to strike the balance between creating a collaborative environment and respecting the need for focus. Sometimes, the balance is disrupted so much that it leads employees toward toxic productivity.

The Pricing Model Your Agency Should Consider w/ Amanda Moriuchi

Many peers & consultants have said she's crazy for committing to this pricing model as a software development agency, but Amanda Moriuchi, CEO of AppIt Ventures, says the only crazy thing is to think any structure for your agency will be challenge free. Amanda & her team have made a name for themselves in Colorado & beyond, not only for doing great app development work for their clients, but also by committing to a pricing & delivery model of Fixed Bid project pricing when most other agencies of their type are consistently sticking with a Time & Materials approach.

10 Essential Employee Onboarding Strategies for Successful Integration

Employee onboarding is the process through which new employees are integrated into an organization. It involves a series of organized activities and training sessions that aim to provide the necessary knowledge and skills required for a successful start. Effective onboarding is crucial as it sets the tone for an employee’s experience within the company.

Discover why Time Doctor is the leader in time tracking solutions

Time Doctor was recently awarded a prestigious spot on the 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Time Tracking Software. This shows that it is the best and most well-known software in its field. This award from Gartner Digital Markets shows how great Time Doctor’s features and benefits are, which is why businesses all over the world choose it. Take a close look at what makes Time Doctor different from other games.

How to start a virtual assistant business

Are you thinking of setting up your own virtual assistant business? You’ve come to the right place. With more companies relying on remote workers, working as a virtual assistant (VA) is easier than ever. In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know before starting your VA business.

How To Optimize Your Contact Center for Peak Performance

Contact center customers don’t always behave the way we expect. Even though there are more self-service options than ever, customers are likely to call when they need help. Still, that doesn’t mean convenience isn’t important: customers still prefer AI-powered chatbots and help center articles to troubleshoot and answer quick questions. It’s hard to know exactly how the convergence of technology and personalized care will change center operations in the future.

Need For an Effective Insider Threat Incident Response Plan - Key strategies to practice

Proofpoint Threat Report 2024 indicates that 80% of industries experience negative consequences due to growing data breach incidents. Rising instances of workplace non-compliance and unauthorized data exposure mostly involve threats within organizations (70%), including intentional, unintentional, and accidental internals. The alarming insider threat landscape hints at the high demand for data-critical businesses to implement a robust incident response plan and strengthen their security posture.

5 process map templates to document, streamline, and optimize your processes

Inefficient processes carry a big price tag for businesses. Formstack’s State of Digital Maturity report found that 51% of U.S. workers spend at least two hours a day on repetitive or inefficient tasks. That translates into an estimated $14,560 per employee per year that could be invested in growth. One of the best tools for streamlining efficiencies (and banishing inefficiencies) is a process map.

Management by objectives (MBO): Definition and process

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic approach to increasing company performance by aligning company and team objectives. In this article, we’ll explain how the MBO process works and some pros and cons of using the MBO model. The idiom “It takes a village” refers to the idea that success stems from collaboration. As a project manager, you experience this firsthand. You rely on your village—or your team—to complete projects.

Workstatus vs Timechamp: A Feature-based Comparison

Getting work done efficiently in a fast-paced environment is not easy. Multiple distractions at the workplace make it even more challenging for companies to improve employee productivity. This is where productivity management software can help. In this post, we will compare two popular options—Workstatus and Time Champ—to help you make the right choice. The comparison will be based on each tool’s features, user reviews, pricing, and other criteria.