Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

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

The crucial link between employee engagement and retention

To improve things in the modern business environment, it’s important to understand what motivates and keeps employees. Companies can’t say enough about how important it is to have employees who are driven and dedicated to the business’s success, especially when it comes to new ideas and competition. This blog post discusses why employee engagement is important, how it affects retention, and gives businesses useful tips for making their staff loyal and helpful.

Microsoft Teams launches Copilot to boost workplace efficiency

Microsoft Teams is leading the way in innovation in the rapidly changing digital workplace space, particularly with the recent release of Copilot features that improve efficiency and simplify collaboration. Tools that promote efficient communication and remote work are more important than ever as it become more mainstream. That’s exactly what Microsoft’s latest announcement promises, bringing AI-powered improvements meant to turn Teams into a vital tool for employees everywhere.

20 defining characteristics of high-potential employees

Finding and developing high-potential employees (HiPos) has become critical for businesses hoping to maintain growth and competitiveness in the fast-paced world of modern business. In addition to being top achievers, high-potential employees are those who possess the skills, drive, and dedication necessary to succeed in leadership roles within a business.

The evolution of work: Embracing remote work in digital agencies

The job landscape is changing significantly, especially in digital firms. It’s not as sudden as some may believe that the trend toward remote work, which gained significant traction in 2020, is happening. According to data from the ONS cited by Quotezone, just 4.7% of UK employees worked from home prior to the pandemic. By 2023, that number had skyrocketed to 44%, with 16% of these workers doing so permanently.

3 Keys to Capacity Management (& How to Talk About Them) w/ Amber Kemmis

How can you balance your agency’s workload in a way that benefits both the productivity and health of your team? Amber Kemmis, COO of Instrumental Group and Remote Culture Advisor at CULTURISH, joins the podcast to talk about the key components of capacity management for agencies of all sizes: revenue management, time estimates, and individual capacity assessments. Drawing on her experience within multiple agencies of different sizes, she shares a unique approach to leveraging all three of these data points when analyzing your team’s capacity within the agency.

The evolution of business software: A detailed look at present problems and future outlook

If you're reading this blog post, regardless of your job title, you’re probably using a ton of SaaS tools to optimize your business operations. In fact, it isn’t an understatement to say that the SaaS model has become somewhat of a cornerstone for many businesses worldwide. According to Gartner, despite significant layoffs in the tech industry over the last year, IT spends are showing no signs of slowing down.

Predicting business expenses: How to forecast accounts payable

No matter what type of business you run, you can’t do it successfully without having a handle on your cash flow. At least not for very long. One of the troublesome parts of dealing with balance sheets and working capital is that expenses are unpredictable, especially if your organization is in a growth phase. Your day-to-day expenses don’t occur evenly, and even if they did, bills don’t come in or come due at even increments.

5 best employee retention software for today's businesses

It is more important than ever to retain top talent in the fast-paced environment of modern business. Businesses are becoming more and more aware of the high costs of staff turnover, which include not just financial losses but also decreased morale, reduced productivity, and deterioration of company culture. Using employee retention software strategically is one of the creative solutions needed to address this difficulty.

Top 10 unbeatable employee retention benefits

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of employee retention in the dynamic current employment market. Since employee turnover affects organizations both monetarily and culturally, progressive enterprises are increasingly emphasizing retention methods. Employee retention benefits go well beyond the apparent reduction in recruiting expenses. They build an environment conducive to growth, creativity, and stability at the heart of organizational success.

7 Best Project Management Tools For Consultants

How much time do you spend in spreadsheets every day? The answer is probably a lot if you’re an operations manager at a growing consultancy. Spreadsheets for timesheets, spreadsheets for project phases and planning, spreadsheets for reporting… the list goes on. Why not use a single tool that can streamline, automate, and optimize these processes? We reviewed the top project management tools for consultants to find the best tools for every team and need.