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What's new in Asana | March 2024

Welcome to the March edition of What’s New in Asana. First, easily share projects with the right groups with the addition of the “share with organization” privacy setting. Next, sort portfolios by connected goals to highlight work related to those goals. Finally, add actual time as an effort field in Workload. You can also compare it to the estimated time.

Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban: Which One To Use? And When

Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban is the most spoken about in the inner circle of project managers. However, these three are not entirely the same, nor are they completely different. All three concepts are handy for project managers, but how are they different from each other exactly? Let’s take a closer look at Agile, Scrum, and Kanban—uncovering how these tools optimize group performance and enhance project results.

Top 10 Ways to Get More Insightful Ideas for Your Start-up Business

Are you ready for innovative strategies to help you brainstorm your next startup business? It can be frustrating coming up with ideas, so we compiled a list of the top 10 ways to get more insightful ideas for your startup business. These tips will help ensure your new venture has a competitive edge in the market – no matter what business you are planning!

80% of women think hybrid work has provided greater job opportunities

A groundbreaking Ensono poll has highlighted a significant change in the IT sector’s work culture. The poll shows how hybrid work models are creating more inclusive and fair opportunities for women. The poll, which involved 1,500 full-time female professionals from several countries, including India, reveals the significant impact that flexible work arrangements may have in the technology industry. Let’s examine the results and consider the implications for women in technology going forward.

Why workplace health benefits fail to boost employee happiness

Businesses spend more on various mental health benefits to create happier, healthier work environments. Enhancing employee well-being through virtual therapy sessions and mindfulness training aims to improve their sense of purpose and productivity. With one noteworthy exception, a new UK study indicates that the impact of these therapies may not be as great as anticipated. Let’s examine the results and consider how we may actually improve workplace well-being.

Financial wellness is key to unlocking employee productivity in 2024

In the constantly changing labor environment of 2024, under persistent economic uncertainty, a revolutionary change is beginning to emerge. Companies are reassessing conventional incentive schemes because they understand that increasing employee engagement and productivity requires more than just pay raises and bonuses.

Understanding cost overrun + prevention techniques

Does it ever feel like there’s just too much project and not enough budget? (Does it ever not feel that way?) It’s not just you — only 34% of businesses report completing projects on budget half the time or better. In other words, most businesses (66% of them) go over budget on more than half the projects they complete. Project managers are constantly concerned with project planning, timelines, forecasting, and even risk management.

The Benefits of Self-Care and Why Companies Should Take Notice

As businesses continue to grow, they need to consider the importance of self-care. Self-care is a term that covers a wide range of activities that promote your health and well-being. These activities can include relaxation techniques, healthy eating habits, getting enough sleep, and taking time for yourself. We’ll discuss the importance of self-care and how it affects business success. We’ll also outline self-care benefits for businesses and discuss how companies can achieve these benefits.

Is cybersecurity a bigger concern for remote employees?

There has never been a more noticeable movement toward remote and hybrid work arrangements in the quickly changing work environment of today. According to a LinkedIn survey, a startling 45% of employment positions published in the UK in August 2023 were for hybrid roles. This shift has sparked conversations about operational effectiveness and productivity, but cybersecurity in a distributed office environment is an equally important issue that has to be addressed.

Understanding the basics of labor efficiency ratio: A guide for businesses

Maximizing efficiency isn’t just a choice in today’s tough business world; it’s a must. The labor efficiency ratio (LER) is one of the most useful tools for companies that want to get the most out of their employees’ work. This piece goes into detail about what LER is, how it’s calculated, the many benefits it provides, real-life examples of its use, and useful ways to improve it.