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Managing IT services can be challenging and time-consuming—but managing your workload doesn’t have to be. That’s why forward-thinking IT services businesses are adding project management and client operations to their tech stack. Using the right IT management software brings all your essential tools together in one centralized hub, so you can streamline operations and improve the quality of client experiences.

Virtual Onboarding That Sticks: How to Integrate New Hires Into a Remote Team's Culture

Onboarding new hires was already a challenge even before remote work became the norm. But now? It’s a whole different ball game. No more casual office chats or spontaneous coffee breaks to help new team members feel connected. Instead, they’re staring at a screen, trying to decode company culture through scheduled Zoom meetings and endless email threads.

What's new in Asana | September 2024

Welcome to the September edition of What’s new in Asana. First, copy charts from dashboards and paste them into external applications for presentations and documents. Next, archive inactive portfolios to maintain a focused view of current work while still retaining access to historical records. Finally, use AI chat to quickly and easily follow up on and add comments to multiple tasks. For a full list of what’s new this month, check out our Release Notes in the Asana Help Center.

The Best AI Tools for Startups in 2024

The startup environment is fast-changing and competitive. Success depends on constant innovation and operational efficiency. Getting ahead means using cutting-edge technology that can streamline processes and provide a competitive edge. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in this context. There are many powerful tools in the field of project management, for example. AI tools offer startups a toolkit for success.

Requirements Management 101: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Requirements management helps you ensure your final project deliverable meets the needs of stakeholders. Simply put, a requirement is something stakeholders want or need, and requirements management helps you fulfill that need. Read on to learn how requirements management works, then do it yourself with six simple steps. It’s Friday night and you’re about to order pizza. You’ve got the phone in one hand and a list of requests from your friends in the other.

What Is Deep Work? Understanding the Concept and Its Impact

In an increasingly distracted world, the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks has become a rare and valuable skill. The concept of deep work, popularized by productivity expert Cal Newport, highlights the importance of dedicating uninterrupted time to tasks that push our cognitive abilities to their limits.

Dan Timmiss: How to get your agency IT ready for scaling

As an Ops person, the role of IT expert is often part of the job. So how can you ensure your agency’s IT infrastructure is set up for scaling? That's the focus of our discussion with Dan Timmiss, Technical Director at Kaizen IT Solutions. With over two decades of experience, Dan has helped hundreds of creative agencies optimize and manage their IT setups, from audits to complete IT overhauls and supporting scaling teams.

7 Best Quoting Software in 2024: Features & Reviews

Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a large sales team, automated quoting software can give you an edge in winning new business. But with so many options, finding the right quoting tool can feel overwhelming. So, we tested the best quoting software tools on the market to help you find the one that best suits your needs.

BYOD advantages and disadvantages [2024 guide]

From how offices are designed to the way people work, modern workplaces are undergoing dramatic changes. As a part of this shift in work culture, some organizations now allow employees to use their personal device for work. The Bring Your Own Device policy, as it is commonly known, is fast gaining popularity — especially with startups.