Leaders and information workers agree that innovation — the development and launch of new products or services — is essential for enterprises to succeed in today’s competitive environment. But even with that knowledge and powerful strategies in place, organizations are still struggling to innovate successfully. In our most recent survey of more than 1,700 leaders and 8,000 information workers in seven global markets, we discovered why: company culture.

Effective communication in the workplace is more important than ever. With the rise of distributed and remote workplaces, people must adapt to new ways of receiving and dispersing business-critical information. There are advantages and disadvantages to a dispersed workforce; however, communication arises as one of the top challenges for employers today. The issue is much more complex than the lack of communication or too much of it.

Shopify users are an entrepreneurial bunch – so it’s not surprising many of them manage more than one Shopify store. Whether you own multiple businesses, have multiple store locations, or just manage multiple brands under the same umbrella, it’s common to set up these ecommerce sites as seperate stores on Shopify.

There are just 24 hours in a day. What use are you making of them? Are you utilizing your time to the fullest? Time-tracking systems have become increasingly important as the trend toward freelancing grows and the value of efficient work is emphasized. This is relevant to all workers—freelancers, full-timers, managers, and company owners—because making the most of work hours requires efficient time management.

Verbal communication plays a vital role in effective workplace management. However, it takes skill and knowledge to engage in successful verbal communication. Because people use and understand words in different ways, the meaning you intend can sometimes fail to reach your audience. Potential consequences of this include delays or failures in work projects, as well as stress and low morale among employees.

The best sales leaders know how important it is to stay on top of metrics and sales KPIs. In fact, McKinsey research from 2022 showed how taking a robust, data-driven approach to B2B sales can increase sales growth as much as 25%. Choosing the right sales dashboard software is not always easy, with many different tools on the market which are better (and worse) for different business types.

Leap beyond startup challenges with Insightful’s employee time tracking and computer activity tracker. Learn how to delegate effectively, embrace new ideas, and scale your business with strategic leadership. Explore our guide on transitioning from a startup to a scale-up and empower your team with the best productivity tools for managers.

This post, written by Naer, summarizes the strategic partnership between Miro and the mixed reality firm. With the Naer integration, Miro users can leverage mixed reality for fun, intuitive brainstorming and collaboration. Brainstorms can be hard at the best of times. We’ve all experienced that teammate who takes over, or that colleague that doesn’t say a word. We know all too well the panic of trying to scribble down every idea, only to discover they’re illegible.

Strategic consulting would be easy if it weren’t for all the problems your clients have, right? But then again, all these problems are why your clients are turning to you in the first place. Maybe your client is having issues with their company vision. Maybe they’re struggling to adapt to market forces. Or perhaps the issues are more tactical, like struggling to develop or stick to a project plan or project timeline. Maybe it’s all of the above, plus a half dozen other issues.

How can HR managers navigate the complex landscape of remote work and harness its full potential for organizational success? As the workforce continues to embrace flexible arrangements, the role of HR in ensuring optimal efficiency has never been more crucial. This blog is written to answer this question by offering targeted insights, incorporating pertinent statistics, and providing practical strategies.