As the tech industry undergoes constant changes, layoffs rise, shaking Silicon Valley to its core. Small businesses have emerged as a symbol of security and stability in this day and age where tech giants rule the business world, standing out in contrast to the quick-changing and fast-paced corporate environment. Despite the challenges they face, small businesses have managed to thrive and make a name for themselves, often becoming pillars of their local communities.

The idea that working overtime increases productivity has long been taken for granted in today’s hectic workplace. But this very idea is called into question by ground-breaking research from the business-to-business marketplace Expert Market. Their 2023 study, which covered 40 nations, sheds insight on the real relationships between productivity levels and hours spent.

Explore 2024's learning trends like micro-learning, gamification, and more. Learn about upskilling and reskilling strategies and how to monitor employee development effectively.

Think of your project as an Oscar-nominated movie. You won, and you have to go up and give your big speech. Who do you thank? In project management, those people would be your project stakeholders—people who have a stake in your project and have helped you get there in some way. Project stakeholders can vary from the people doing the work to the people approving the work to the people you’re doing the work for, but they’re all important.

The word outsourcing originated in the 1970s when manufacturing corporations looking to improve efficiency began employing outside firms to manage non-essential procedures. In 1989, it was first recognized as a business strategy, and later, in the 1990s, it became a fundamental part of the business. One of the oldest yet popular mainstream business practices that allows companies to profit more from the global supply chain is outsourcing. Business process outsourcing (BPO) was booming then.

Are you searching for ways to attract clients to your virtual call center? You’re certainly not alone. Many businesses are shifting to virtual call centers to tap into their numerous benefits. However, attracting clients can pose a challenge without strategically approaching it. When securing clients for your virtual call center, you can implement several proven strategies to kickstart your business and ensure its success.

We know what an effective work intake process should look like in theory—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve in practice. Dive into the six common snags teams run into during the work intake process, and discover how to tackle them head-on. In theory, a smooth work intake process shouldn’t be complicated: set clear guidelines, standardize requests, and use it all to effectively prioritize projects.

Defense industries deal with sensitive information that, if leaked, could compromise national security. So, the digital battlefield holds just as much importance as its physical counterpart. Therefore, safeguarding mission communications and thwarting cyber attacks is the perpetual objective. One way to ensure secure mission communication is through the use of a self-hosted, air-gapped environment.

Productivity is essential in business. Organizations are finding ways to improve employee productivity in the current world of competition. However, they must remember employees’ well-being and satisfaction in achieving success. Technology has made it easy for companies to improve employee productivity. Post-COVID-19, companies have switched to working from home, where employees can work from their remote locations, and therefore, employee productivity tracking has become more critical.