The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.
Let’s face it: IT projects are notoriously complex. So is managing them. With shifting client requirements, unknown endpoints, finicky development languages, and the constantly evolving nature of technology itself, information technology projects face more potential hurdles and pitfalls than their analog counterparts. To overcome these challenges, IT project managers have specialized training and often more experience.
Creative work is often thought to be instinctive instead of planned—not true. Seasoned marketers love creative briefs! And there are plenty of good reasons why – You get a clear plan of how to go about things. You can chalk out trackable goals and requirements. You can define the scope, campaign goals, deliverables, and deadlines proactively. You can ensure everyone on the team is on the same page, working without confusion or misunderstandings.
The world of work is changing rapidly, and recent events at The New York Times have brought this transformation into sharp focus. Tech workers at the renowned publication recently staged a half-day strike to protest against return-to-office rules. This incident highlights the importance of flexible work arrangements and the complexities of the modern workplace.
OneDesk now offers the ability to issue Quotes for the work you do for clients. These quotes, once accepted, can be turned into invoices. If you are using QuickBooks Online, you can even get paid. There are a lot of details to unpack in these features, but here are some of the highlights: There’s so much more to say about the Financials features in OneDesk. We will be writing articles and blog posts with a lot more info in the coming weeks.
The debate surrounding remote work versus in-office work is far from over. A recent study published by Fortune on October 23, 2023, adds an interesting dimension to this ongoing conversation. The report reveals that a majority of office workers are willing to forgo higher salaries to continue working remotely.
Do you find yourself searching through mounds of folders for the file you need? Can you not remember which platform it was on, what you named it, where you stored it, or all three? If so, you’re taking time away from the more pressing, higher-priority activities on your plate. This issue isn’t just a “you” problem — organizations everywhere are going through the same thing.
A tech stack full of redundant tools puts employee efficiency and financial health at significant risk. Take a proactive approach and discover the steps you can take to trim, consolidate, and optimize your organization's tech stack. Organizations are grappling with an overwhelming number of tools—323 SaaS applications on average—leading to fragmented workdays and diminished productivity.