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

How to Fire Employees Legally

Firing an employee is never an easy task, but it is sometimes necessary for the success and well-being of a company. However, it is important to understand the legal considerations and steps involved in terminating an employee to avoid any legal issues that may arise. Knowing how to properly fire an employee can help protect the company and ensure a smooth transition for all parties involved.

Consulting pricing strategies: Which type is right for your business?

What are the two biggest challenges facing your consulting business today? If “finding more clients” or “increasing profitability” were your top two answers, you’re not alone. And if finding (and keeping) clients is key #1 to success, then figuring out how to price your services in a way that’s attractive to them and profitable to you is key #2.

Unleash Peak Productivity: Advanced Strategies for Mastering Kanban Boards

Optimizing team workflow and streamlining project management are constant battles in today’s fast-paced business environment. While traditional methods may fall short, Kanban boards, along with the Kanban system and Kanban project management, offer a powerful solution. This article dives deep into advanced strategies and best practices to help you harness the full potential of Kanban boards and revolutionize your workflow.

How to Use a Kanban Board to Manage Your Tasks and Projects

Project management is now essential to organize tasks and stay productive. The need to succeed has led productivity apps to turn ambitious ideas into actionable plans. Therefore, kanban boards take center stage as a central hub for your team to collaborate. But you are probably wondering what a Kanban board is.

7 time-tracking software for consultants in 2024

Time is a precious resource, especially for consultants with multiple projects and clients to juggle. With each project's timeline and billing cycle, keeping track of time can be challenging. That's where time-tracking software comes in. Time-tracking software is a tool that helps consultants track the time they spend on various tasks and projects. It allows them to monitor their productivity, allocate resources efficiently, and accurately bill clients for their services.

Introducing Retrospective User Rates

Although time travel is still a figment of our imagination, our latest release will give you the illusion of going back in time. Picture this: You’ve given your team member a much deserved promotion for their hard work on a big project and amidst the happy celebrations, you’ve forgotten to change their billable rate on said project.

What is a contingency plan? A guide to contingency planning

A business contingency plan is a backup strategy for your team or organization. It lays out how you’ll respond if unforeseen events knock your plans off track—like how you’ll pivot if you lose a key client, or what you’ll do if your software service goes down for more than three hours. Get step-by-step instructions to create an effective contingency plan, so if the unexpected happens, your team can spring into action and get things back on track.

Promoting work-life balance in the era of remote work

We’re now several years from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but remote and hybrid working models are seemingly here to stay. Many companies favor these flexible work models thanks to their wide range of benefits, including lower attrition, more engaged employees, and lower operating costs. But while remote work offers employees greater flexibility and control, it also presents unique work-life balance challenges as the line between work and personal life blurs.

Introducing Retroactive User Rates: Helping client billing be as accurate as possible

Although time travel is still a figment of our imagination, our latest release will give you the illusion of going back in time. Picture this: You’ve given your team member a much deserved promotion for their hard work on a big project and amidst the happy celebrations, you’ve forgotten to change their billable rate on said project.