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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

How to manage underperforming employees and retain talent

It’s important to deal with bad behavior in a good way to keep the workplace happy and useful. If you ignore or deal with these issues incorrectly, they could hurt the team by making them sad or losing key players. This article discusses realistic ways to deal with underperforming employees in a way that encourages growth and longevity, keeping the workforce strong and motivated.

Successfully Marketing with Partner Agencies w/ Sam Dunning

If your agency’s become a trusted advisor to your clients, then you’re probably getting asked for recommendations & advice all the time. I can border on a feeling of frustration if you’ve faced this enough: Can you help with this? Do you know anyone you’d recommend for that? If your clients are asking about other areas where you *can’t* help, you hate to not be able to help. But… What if you could add more value to your clients AND tap into partnerships that could generate net-new clients for your agency?

Utilization rate: How to track, calculate, and boost performance

Utilization rate is the measure of available time used for billable work, expressed as a percentage. You can determine utilization rate by dividing a team member’s total number of billed hours by the total hours they have available. In this piece, we’ll explain how to calculate utilization rates and discuss ways to reduce work about work and improve these rates across your team.

Unlock the Power of Workforce Intelligence with Analytics

Imagine you’re in charge of a big company and want to ensure all your workers are happy, productive, and working well together. But how do you do that? Well, it’s like putting together a puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle represents a type of worker and their job, and you must figure out how to make all the pieces fit together perfectly. We call this “workforce intelligence,” and making your company run smoothly is important.

The robust and refreshed Resource Scheduler

The time has come to roll out a modernized and more powerful Resource Scheduler to help you forecast future resourcing needs with confidence. It’s the same feature you know and love, only we’ve given it a big boost of functionality, and a striking new look and feel. It’s time to de-risk project delivery, optimize your business capacity, and reach peak utilization once and for all!

91% of remote companies are now embracing hybrid working

In the wake of the epidemic, the nature of labor has changed dramatically. Once uncommon, remote work is now commonplace for many knowledge workers. A recent Towergate Health & Protection survey indicates that 91% of businesses with workers who are capable of working remotely currently provide some kind of hybrid work arrangement. This adjustment takes into account both the changing preferences of the workforce and the flexibility required by the situation.

2 out of 3 Gen Z workers prefer the option to work from home

A recent survey conducted by Randstad highlighted the relevance of work-from-home arrangements in attracting Gen Z workers. The findings indicate a substantial shift in the expectations placed on employees in the workplace. Preferences for working remotely have expanded beyond the younger generation to include a wider range of age groups.

Why You Should Make Sure Your Employees Take Their PTO

Are you bosses who always ask your employees to take PTO? If so, there are a few good reasons for doing that. This article will discuss the advantages of allowing employees to take time off. PTO (paid time off) can do wonders for your business, and it’s essential to encourage your team members to take advantage of it!

Social media audit: Free template, checklists, and examples

Social media audits are an easy way to keep track of your social media accounts. Generally, it’s best to review your accounts quarterly; however, you can choose a frequency that best fits your company’s goals. Below, get the seven key steps to complete a social media audit, plus a free template to keep all of the information in one place. Social media is the place to market your business and reach your customers far and wide.