Maximizing time is a highly in-demand skill everyone, from office employees to entrepreneurs, wants to master. Several techniques and tools are available to help people manage their time effectively, such as the Pomodoro Technique and the Eisenhower Matrix. However, many successful people, including Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Marc Andreessen, and Cal Newport use time blocking.

Way back in 2011, Miro changed the way people work together to build the next big thing by building our own big thing: The canvas. The canvas is an infinitely scrolling surface — a place as big as your imagination — that gives people the freedom to play, brainstorm, and create. The building blocks may have been simple, just a few sticky notes, shapes, and colors, but they inspired teams to dream and experiment together.

In a move that sets it apart from global trends towards shorter working weeks, Greece has introduced a six-day work week aimed at boosting productivity. This measure, which expands the typical workweek to 48 hours, has been met with significant opposition from workers’ unions and the public. A spokesperson from Greece’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security stated that the policy applies to “two specific types of businesses.”

This article explores the benefits and functionalities of Kanban boards, demonstrating how they can enhance visibility, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration across teams. Discover how Insightful’s employee timesheet software can optimize your project management further.

Are you fully leveraging your workforce's capabilities? Insightful’s productivity monitoring and employee time tracking application helps businesses tap into hidden talents within their teams, enhancing operational efficiency and job satisfaction. Dive into our insights on how to discover these unseen assets and why letting them go unnoticed could be costing your company more than just money.

Managing a team across multiple locations can feel challenging, but it is essential for today’s globalized workforce. Multi-location employee management is complex, involving project scheduling across different time zones and organizational cultures. Thus, with growing businesses and increasing usage of remote work, executives have to overcome several significant challenges to maintain employee communications and productivity.

The Great Resignation has shaken up the job market, with millions quitting their jobs in search of better opportunities. Now, companies are realizing that investing in employee development is no longer just a "nice-to-have"—it's an essential strategy for attracting, retaining, and empowering top talent. The data is clear: organizations that prioritize upskilling and reskilling their workforce are far more likely to thrive. The future of work demands agile, adaptable teams who are lifelong learners.

If you're looking to give your business a competitive edge, it's worth paying attention to emerging technologies. The latest Forrester report highlights the top 10 technologies for 2024 that can provide businesses with a significant advantage. It offers valuable insights for tech leaders, guiding them in making informed decisions that balance immediate benefits with future growth. Let’s break down the report, the key technologies it covers, and their potential impact on businesses.

Remote work is on the rise again. For obvious reasons, there was a surge in employees who shifted to remote work during the pandemic. According to Upwork, 36.2 million Americans are estimated to be working from home by 2025. That means the growth rate of full-time remote workers has doubled. So, what’s with this recent uptick in professionals working from home again even after the world has regained a sense of normalcy?