Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Social networks are a huge part of our everyday lives, both at work and at home. It’s easy to get lost in the avalanche of social media updates. Before you know it, your whole workday has been consumed by unproductive web surfing, tweets, and posts. Nucleus Research found that 25 percent of US workers spent a minimum of two hours a day surfing the Internet. For that reason, many companies have blocked Twitter, along with Facebook, YouTube, and other social media websites at work.

Face-to-face time is vital for building meaningful workplace relationships, but the quality of those interactions – as opposed to sheer quantity – is what matters most.

Imagine a team preparing for a big project deadline. The first team has clear goals, tools, and a plan, whereas the other team is disorganized and communication-poor. Which team will have a higher chance of succeeding? Which team will be more productive and efficient? We know the answer. Boosting workplace productivity isn’t only about working hard—it’s about planning and allocating effectively to maximize the benefits of hard work.

Successfully navigating multiple projects, hitting deadlines, and orchestrating complex processes is a constant balancing act. This is the reality for 85% of individuals associated with technical project management and constantly managing multiple projects simultaneously. However, wouldn’t it be possible to have a better solution? A method that can help you conquer the chaos, outplay the deadlines, and have an excellent night’s sleep?

2023 witnessed a shocking increase in the frequency and cost of cyberattacks worldwide, as the Identity Theft Resource Center reported 2365 cyberattacks. At the same time, IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report shows that the average cost of a cyberattack has risen to $5.13 million, which represents a 13% increase from 2022. This underscores the overarching need for secure and infallible crisis management communication channels.

Creating a content calendar is essential for streamlining social media management, allowing for advanced planning and cohesive messaging across various platforms. By using a social media calendar, teams can balance evergreen and timely content, track important dates, and coordinate with cross-functional collaborators effectively. Understanding how to create a content calendar is invaluable for maintaining a consistent, high-quality social media presence and optimizing audience engagement.

Looking for Salesforce project management tools that go beyond the basics? While Salesforce offers its own project management apps, you might find yourself needing more advanced features. Maybe you need accounting integrations with Salesforce. Or maybe you need features to improve employee resource utilization. Whatever your reasons, use our guide to the top five project management tools that integrate with Salesforce to find the best fit.

Say you track the computer activities that your employees know about. You have a member from Florida for whom the digital workplace policies don't matter much. Now, you are hiring a remote worker from Delaware for your team. You want to monitor your newbie. You may be unaware that employers in Delaware need the employees' consent before monitoring. Pretty confusing, right? You hire both employees from the U.S., but employee privacy rights vary from state to state.

When the unexpected strikes — such as a natural disaster or security breach — clear employee communication can mean the difference between a controlled response and widespread confusion that harms trust and disrupts business operations. The right technology and strategy for crisis communications are essential to support employees and mitigate risks.

Time clock rounding is perhaps one of the most basic ways to simplify payroll and boost employee satisfaction and morale. However, you still need to do it legally and properly to avoid any issues. You see when it comes to payroll, the most essential things are accuracy and efficiency to fairly compensate your employees and retain them in your organization. Did you know that every payroll mistake can cost your business $291 on average?