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Hybrid Work Schedule: 2 Models That Work (+ 5 Best Practices)

The Covid-19 pandemic saw employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with many reluctant to return to full-time on-site work modes. However, not all work can be done remotely. Fortunately, you can have the best of both with hybrid work schedules! A hybrid work schedule combines on-site and remote work modes. It lowers infrastructural costs, reduces absenteeism, and increases employee engagement — ultimately boosting your company’s productivity.

CLion Time Tracking: Why You Need It and 5 Fantastic Tools

CLion is a cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE). To put it more plainly, it’s a code editor for software developers that enables collaboration and works “cross-platform” on Linux, Mac, and Windows. For context, CLion IDE is a product of Jetbrains, a well-known producer of developer tools (such as IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm IDE).

8 Useful Tactics To Improve Employee Retention in Call Centers

The pandemic led to the adoption of more remote and hybrid work options, which has helped unlock a global workforce. While BPO/KPO companies had unprecedented access to global talent, call center employees too had greater work opportunities. The consequence? Outsourcing companies started finding it difficult to control turnover and retain their top talent. According to the 2021ICMI report, the average employee turnover rate in a contact center was 58% year on year.

Why Time Tracking Is Bad: 6 Common Mistakes + Solutions

Time tracking is a powerful business tool every workplace needs to boost productivity, encourage employee accountability, identify profitable areas, and do much more! However, if implemented poorly, employees may feel they’re being spied on, leading to a distrustful work environment. This can negatively impact employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty to the organization. In this article, we’ll explore six reasons why time tracking is bad and how you can fix that.

The BPO Industry's Most Pressing HR Challenges

Human Resources (HR) is an integral part of any company, and a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company is no different. A Human Resource Management (HRM) team is responsible for maintaining the employer-employee relationship. This must be done throughout the phases of the employment cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to exit management. Several unique HR challenges in the BPO industry may arise due to a high employee volume, high employee turnover, and rigid client requirements.

7 Crucial Lessons Learned from a WFH Call Center Agent Experiment

The COVID-19 pandemic caught many industries off guard, and the call center sector is no different. With the onset of the pandemic, customer service BPOs like the Philippines-based Phoenix Virtual Solutions had to find ways to adapt to a remote work environment and move away from on-premise technology and in-house call center representatives. In doing so, many faced challenges, which proved to be lessons in disguise.

Rippling Time Tracking: Pros, Cons, and 5 Great Alternatives

Rippling is a complete employee management software that functions as an all-in-one Human Resources (HR), IT, and payroll solution. It’s a popular alternative to other Human Resource Information System (HRIS) solutions like BambooHR and Gusto. Moreover, Rippling added time tracking to its list of offerings in 2021. Wondering if Rippling time tracking is right for your business?

BPO Management: Moving Out of the Past and Into the Future

If you run a Business Process Outsourcing firm, you already know it’s the best time for the BPO industry. Numerous businesses worldwide are relying on outsourcing companies to access work flexibility and cost-efficiency. However, with the growing demand for Business Process Outsourcing services and the need to provide greater efficiency, outsourcing companies need a proper BPO management toolkit – now more than ever. What’s that? Why’s it important? Don’t worry.

10 Amazing Klok Alternative Tools (Features, Pricing)

Klok is a convenient time tracking software with a simple design and user-friendly interface. Its minimalist features make it the perfect solution for basic time management. But what if you want more from your time tracker? If it isn’t the right choice for you, there are plenty of Klok alternatives to explore with additional features for performance management. In this article, we’ll explore the best Klok alternative tools, including their key features, pricing, and customer ratings.

Offshore vs Onshore: Popular Processes, Pros, Cons

Choosing between offshore vs onshore is a major business decision for most companies while scaling up. As a business owner, you can either offshore your business processes by sending them outside the home country or continue to expand while staying onshore, within your own country. Both are popular business models that help a company improve its bottom line. So how do you choose one for your business? In this article, we’ll explore offshore and onshore processes in detail.