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How does Survival of Business go Tough?

“No increase in Bill Rates, employee salaries are high or high operational cost, shrinking profit margins – No room to breathe”. In the current economic situation of volatility, businesses are having a hard time managing their margins to grow. The survival of a business is a constant challenge, shaped by a myriad of factors such as market dynamics, economic conditions, competition, and internal operations.

Tiger Team: What is it and How to Create One

Have you heard the expressions “Houston, we have a problem” and “tiger team?” Have you wondered what these refer to or where these terms originated? Well, if you do, then this article is for you. Here, we’ll answer all your questions related to tiger teams—what they are, when to form one, and how to do it. Let’s get started.

The essentials of building an effective team

It is literally impossible for every employee to deliver a ‘rockstar’ performance every workday. And no single individual can contain all the knowledge, skills and capacity required to achieve a company’s goals. You need effective teams—groups of people who can get along with each other, contribute meaningfully, pick up the slack as needs or availability changes, and keep each other accountable.

Cisco cuts 5% of workforce in restructuring

The computer networking company Cisco has announced a significant reduction in its global workforce, which has had a ripple effect throughout the industry. This choice is part of a larger pattern wherein significant IT corporations have been reassessing their resources and strategy in response to economic difficulties. In this article, we explore the ramifications of Cisco’s workforce reductions and its proactive emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI).

What is a Gantt chart? A guide to mapping your project timelines

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart used to illustrate a project’s schedule and related tasks or events during the project lifecycle. Find out how this type of chart can help you map tasks and keep deliverables on track. Maybe you’ve heard the term Gantt chart used around the workplace or in a project kickoff meeting. The problem is, you’re not quite sure what that is, how it helps with project management, or how to make one.

The evolution of employee performance management

Employee performance management, or EPM, has changed dramatically over the years. Gone are the days of simple performance reviews and in-depth systems that combine technology, ongoing feedback, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. EPM has become a vital component in today’s dynamic work environment, driving organizational performance and flexibility as well as evaluating and boosting individual employee contributions.

Phase-gate process in project management: What it is and how it works

It may sound like something out of a science fiction film, but the phase-gate process is a project management methodology that can offer a lot of benefits. It helps project teams break large projects down into checkpoints and milestones to ensure quality and viability before moving on to the next development phase. Of course, there’s no shortage of project management methodologies for client services businesses to choose from.

How to set up Intercom reports and alerts in Slack

Increasingly, Customer Support teams are expected to be more data-driven. Whether that’s using reporting tools to stay on top of their workflow, reacting fast to sudden changes, or using KPIs and benchmarks to improve performance over time. In the best Customer Service teams, KPIs and reporting are not just the responsibility of management. The entire team contributes to a culture of performance – where everyone is aware of key metrics, and how they relate to delivering first-class service.

Finding the Ideal Timesheet Software for Your Business

Maximizing productivity and operations are essential for small businesses to thrive. Timesheet software, also known as electronic timesheets or employee timesheets, plays a critical role in achieving these goals by automating time tracking and offering valuable insights into your workforce’s activities. However, with options available, choosing the right timesheet software solution can feel overwhelming.

New "How I do it in Miro" video uplevels your user research process

Whether you’re new to Miro or a seasoned pro, it’s likely there’s more for you to discover to get the most out of the visual innovation workspace. There’s always Miro Academy, where you can take free courses and attend live training. But what if you want to learn — fast — how you can use Miro for your specific job?