Creativity can be scary. Team members worry about being judged for an idea that is too out there, or they might be nervous about trying and failing. This temptation to stick with tried-and-true approaches is kryptonite for creative thinking — and it’s not just in your head. In fact, 85% of CEOs believe fear stands in the way of their company’s ability to innovate. But why?

How Cisco, Reddit, YuLife, and TheSoul Publishing make room for productivity.

Understanding the problems, needs, and goals of our teammates is a critical job function for most knowledge workers.

One could say that not much good comes out of a global pandemic, but one thing COVID-19 did for us, because there were absolutely no other options, was clearly show the way to a virtual workplace future. For many people, the home office was here to stay.

Digital communication today has evolved to connect people from across the globe with each other in an instant. One of the most popular ways to communicate digitally is via real-time chat. This efficient mode of communication is used for personal communication, but also for business one. Organizations use real-time chat solutions to connect their distributed teams and to assist their customers.

Empathy is tricky. In recent years, it’s become a sniffed-at, laughed-at, or memed trait. Still, leaders who do the work appear to hit their goals and see a boon in productivity, one of the most tangible business metrics.

We’ve all been there. Sitting at our desks, staring at our computer screens, trying to get some work done but finding ourselves distracted by endless time wasters. Whether it’s checking social media, reading random articles, or just staring blankly into space, there are countless ways to waste time at work.

As digital transformation revolutionizes the business world, employee communication apps have become a game-changing tool for organizations. These apps have become increasingly popular across industries by facilitating seamless internal communication and enhancing the employee experience.