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Project Management
The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.
5 Basecamp Alternatives & Competitors [Tried & Tested]
For many project management teams, Basecamp has been a reliable workhorse. But as teams and projects evolve, needs change. When I'm assembling a team for a new project, a few things become crucial: ease of use, robust features, and ideally, workflow automation to streamline processes. This is where Basecamp can sometimes fall short. While it’s good for communication and task management, it can feel clunky for complex workflows or larger teams.
How to choose the best project management software
If your team has ever had trouble getting a project off the ground, or getting a timely status update, or getting work done by deadline, or all of the above, take heart. You’re not alone. Managing projects is hard work. Really hard. But it’s also critical work that can either make or break your team’s ability to hit goals. Enter project management software.
How to use performance reviews as a retention tool
The modern corporate environment is competitive and dynamic, making employee retention an essential tactic for company success. Beyond just the financial costs, staff turnover has an impact on productivity, institutional knowledge, and team morale. Creative and successful retention techniques are vital as companies fight to hold on to top talent. Once thought of as a standard evaluation instrument, performance reviews have developed into a tactical tool for staff retention.
91% of new mothers have problems returning to work
As workplaces change, more and more companies are realizing how important it is to offer strong benefits, especially when it comes to family planning and fertility. Carrot, a top benefits provider, recently did a survey showing a complicated picture: even though benefits have improved, 91% of new mothers still have problems returning to work. The poll also shows how big racial differences are in how ready women are for pregnancy and how their experiences are during and after giving birth.to.
Employee Experience: Delivering a Seamless Workplace for Your Team
Have you ever heard the saying, “Happy employees equal happy customers”? That’s what employee experience is all about! It’s ensuring your employees feel good about coming to work and doing their job. When your employees are happy, they do a better job, and that helps your business be more successful. In this article, we’ll talk about how you can make your workplace great for your employees, so everyone can be happy and do their best work.
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?
London companies are allowing more employees to work from home
Recent data from Hays Plc, a prominent recruitment firm, reveals a significant shift in the work patterns of London-based companies, indicating an increasing trend towards fully remote roles. This change is driven by a combination of high living costs in the capital and the attractiveness of London salaries without the associated commute.