The digitization of the workplace has been ongoing since Alan Turing invented the first computer to break German codes during World War II. Quick to seize on their usefulness to do calculations faster and more accurately than humans, businesses have been inventing new uses for them ever since. At the end of the 1990s, the roll out of the Internet and the adoption of email as the dominant method of business communication took the digital transformation of the workplace to new heights.

Tracking individual team members’ projects, deadlines, and resources is no easy feat. Instead of juggling emails, calendar events, and sticky notes, simplify the process with an employee task tracking solution. From manual methods to automated tools, this guide covers the best task trackers for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams—including tips for maximizing the value of whichever option you choose.

Operations teams face unique challenges when it comes to collaborating cross-functionally. Amanda Howell, the Director, Portfolio Management & PMO, Internet, at T-Mobile, saw this firsthand when managing programs like the launch of T-Mobile’s High Speed Internet. We recently sat down with Amanda to get her strategies for leveraging Asana’s work management platform to drive operational efficiencies, work smarter, and ultimately, achieve goals.

Remote work has become the new norm, allowing organizations to tap into talent from across the globe and provide employees with the flexibility they crave. However, managing a remote workforce comes with its own set of challenges. How do you ensure productivity, maintain clear communication, & foster a cohesive team spirit when your employees are scattered across different time zones & locations? The answer lies in the power of technology.

It’s no secret that the cornerstone of good business practices and processes lies in effective interdisciplinary communication. You want employees from different departments and with varied levels of expertise and experience to be able to engage with one another on a level playing field, rather than there being an imbalance in every interaction.

Every organization needs to empower its employees with ways to share mission-critical information with one another. There are lots of ways to go about this and plenty of things to keep in mind when orchestrating and overseeing the sharing process. So stick with us as we go over the how and the why of everything involved for efficient, safe document distribution today.

As technology advances, operating systems play a vital role in providing a seamless user experience. Microsoft’s Windows OS has been at the forefront, constantly introducing innovative features over time. Two features related to improving the end-user digital experience are the Windows Experience Index (WEI) and Reliability Monitor. These measurements have become instrumental to Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) in assessing system capabilities and measuring stability.

Having spoken one-to-one with what must be hundreds of Geckoboard customers over the years, it's safe to say; when it comes to aligning a team around KPIs - especially when it’s their first time doing this - building dashboards is often the easy part. How you and your team use them day-to-day; that’s often where things can become unstuck.