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Engineering team structure essentials: Building, evaluating, and improving

The success of a firm can be determined by the efficacy of its engineering team structure in the ever-changing realm of technology. It’s not just about putting together a team of gifted people; it’s about composing a symphony in which every player contributes vitally while maintaining harmony with the others. This blog explores the complexities of creating an effective engineering team organization, including its significance, essential elements, guiding concepts, and useful tactics.

The joyful feeling of being productive on Zulip

Today is my three-year anniversary as the product leader for Zulip, the organized team chat product. When I left my job as a data science manager at Lyft, the career change felt like an experiment. Now, I’ve been reflecting on why it’s hard to imagine working on anything else. I’ve never had much patience for technology that’s not doing what I need it to do. Confusing interfaces drive me crazy.

Your guide to the art of organizational change management

Every organization goes through periods of change. Some changes are significant, with a wide-ranging impact, while others are simpler and relatively contained. In truth, most organizations are always changing in one way or another. That’s a good thing. Change is vital for growth, innovation and competition. Still, it can be disruptive for employees, customers and other stakeholders. Excitement can quickly turn to anxiety.

Employee Monitoring: Ethical Guidelines for Employers

With an increasingly distributed workforce, many businesses today monitor employees—both remote and in-office. There are many reasons why employee monitoring is beneficial for both employer and employee, but any tracking in the workplace understandably raises some eyebrows. Monitoring employees has legal and ethical concerns, so businesses and business owners must take collaboration and transparency seriously.

Create a Change Management Plan: Guide to Successful Organizational Transformation

Welcome to our guide on change management plans and the process of successful organizational transformation. Today organizations must be adaptable and embrace change to stay competitive. Implementing organizational change can be a complex endeavor, but with a well-defined change management plan, you can navigate this process effectively and achieve your desired outcomes.

How to Find Out if an Employee Is Moonlighting

Did you know that around 45% of working Americans have a side hustle (a secondary job) that they work alongside their current job? With costs rising and many feeling underpaid, it’s become widespread for people to pursue dual employment. This practice of working two jobs concurrently is called “moonlighting.” While moonlighting can be a way for employees to earn extra income, it does pose potential risks for employers.

How to Monitor Employee Internet Usage

With employees using company devices and networks at home and in the office, unchecked internet use increases security risks, impacts productivity, and compromises company resources. As an employer, you must protect your business and be ethical when monitoring employee internet usage. Importantly, monitoring without consent or transparency is problematic, so how can you improve workforce productivity and security while respecting privacy?

Employee Monitoring Software

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, the utilization of employee monitoring software has become increasingly prevalent. This technological trend, often dubbed as "Keeping Tabs," is reshaping the dynamics of modern workplaces. While proponents argue its efficacy in enhancing productivity and security, critics raise concerns about privacy infringement and its impact on employee morale. Let's delve into this contentious topic to uncover its nuances.

Building blocks of success: Creating a finance team structure that works

Having an effectively managed finance department is one of the most important aspects of the intricate world of business management. The people who make up your finance team are crucial for compliance, strategy development, and preserving stable financial circumstances. Whether you work for a small business or a major organization, this is true. This article covers several subjects, including the need to provide your financial team with a sound structure.