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Achieve continuous improvement with as-is and to-be process mapping

In 1952, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald closed their BBQ restaurant for three months to focus on one small aspect of their business: hamburgers. Like many other restaurants at that time, their processes were slow and inefficient. They cooked menu items to order, used non-disposable dishes, and delivered meals via carhops. To cut costs and serve hamburgers faster, the brothers took their crew out to a tennis court.

What is workforce management (WFM)? | Zendesk

👉 Workforce management is about having the right people in the right channel at the right time, so they can take care of your customers, hit your service level targets and future goals, and help track employees' daily performance. Watch the video to see how it can benefit your customer service teams and business.

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.

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.

A four-day workweek results in more productive employees

Taking a bold step toward rethinking the modern workplace, the coaching firm Exos, which is based in the United States, has begun a trial of a four-day workweek that will last for a period of six months. The objective of the effort is to reduce the amount of burnout experienced by employees and to raise productivity, all while preserving or even improving the overall performance of the organization.

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.

The customer is always human | Zendesk

At Zendesk, our mission is to power exceptional service for every person on the planet. And we’re accelerating our ambition by building AI with the belief that the customer is always human - whether it's our customer or yours. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

Fact vs. fiction - Understanding the role of generative AI in employee-facing applications (webinar recap)

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), it can be tough to distinguish between myth and reality. The challenge intensifies for organizations exploring the use of generative AI in employee-facing applications.

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.