We’ve written a great deal about project management and work management and the benefits they bring. But what exactly is collaborative work management? Why is it different, and how does it benefit knowledge workers and their teams? Let’s find out. As workplace models evolve, so do the terms and practices which companies use. Hybrid working – where employees enjoy a mixture of remote and office working – has soared.

In your haste to get started on a new project, you might be tempted to skip some of the formalities of introductions. Indeed, many people opt to forgo an initial project kickoff meeting, making a very costly mistake in the process. Imagine being sat around a table with your project’s stakeholders and being greeted with the terrifying realization that no one is getting what they expect from a project you have already started.

OneDesk includes automated email templates to assist you in communicating with your users and customers. These email templates are completely customizable – you can edit the existing templates as you see fit, or create entirely new templates to suit your needs. Automations can then be applied to utilize your templates, allowing for a streamlined communication process for your organization.

Reporting is one of the few tasks that touch every role and team in a business. Every single one of us owns, contributes to, or consumes reports—from project progress reports to budgets and everything in between. Because reporting is so ubiquitous, it tends to eat up a ton of resources. A recent Unito survey found that more than a third (37%) of workers spend at least three hours a week on reporting. That adds up quickly. At the same time, there’s no denying the impact of reporting.

Today, Time Doctor is a go-to application for time tracking for over 10,000 customers worldwide. Using Time Doctor in conjunction with all of the technology stack, saves time, improves productivity, and reduces the need to juggle between multiple applications. Time Doctor is regularly adding new integrations and today integrates with more than 60 third-party apps including the top CRM, Helpdesk, Project Management and Payroll tools.

Many businesses have discovered the benefits of remote and hybrid teams over the last year. With the potential to boost productivity, motivation, and collaboration, it is clear that they are both here to stay. Even after a return to normalcy. For example, Microsoft announced its plans for the future of its hybrid work model last year. And enabled all staff to work up to 50% of their time from home without needing approval.