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.

In the world of business, one of the most crucial administrative tasks is the accurate calculation of payroll. Whether you’re a small business owner or a human resources professional, understanding the intricacies of payroll calculation is essential for the smooth operation of any organization.

Workplace well-being has become more and more recognized in today’s business environment. Positive trends are revealed by the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America Survey. It demonstrates that over 77% of workers are happy with the mental health assistance that their companies offer. But a more complex story comes to light when we compare this with Mind Share Partners’ 2023 Mental Health at Work Report.

Project managers and teams can struggle to make balanced resource allocation decisions, often opting for too much or too little. But the key to navigating this delicate balance is continuous adjustment and real-time responsiveness to project needs. This approach ensures that resources are optimally utilized, preventing both surplus and shortfall and steering towards project success with precision and efficiency. When you think of the most important elements of project planning, what comes to mind?

A proof of concept (POC) demonstrates the feasibility of a proposed product, method, or idea. You must prove why your idea will work in the real world, so stakeholders and investors feel comfortable moving forward with the project. In this piece, we’ll explain how to write a POC and why this presentation is a beneficial part of product development. Before you spend time, money, and energy on a project, it makes sense to research whether your idea is worthwhile.

Human Resources (HR) have experienced an important change in the constantly changing field of people management. With a variety of titles like People Operations, Human Capital, or Employee Experience Architect, HR is emerging as a key role in navigating the unknowns of the work of the future as we stand on the edge of a new age. Today’s HR professionals face a variety of challenges in this dynamic climate, which calls for a proactive and strategic vision.

We all love it when a project runs smoothly. When there’s a clear plan, everyone knows what needs to get done, and they follow deadlines, projects tend to get completed on time and within budget. But all that doesn’t just happen—it takes a lot of careful planning. Project planning takes time, and tends to require a lot of manual, repetitive work—like defining project goals, creating timelines, drafting tasks, and distributing information to stakeholders and collaborators.

An onboarding checklist is a comprehensive guide for new employees that outlines all the necessary steps and tasks to be completed during their initial days, weeks, and months at a company. It serves as a roadmap for both the employee and the employer to ensure a smooth and successful integration into the organization. According to Forbes, a well-structured onboarding process can improve employee retention, increase job satisfaction, and boost overall productivity.

Think business intelligence (BI) is only for the big guys? Not anymore. In the past, business intelligence software was expensive and effectively limited to big businesses. Integrating it into existing systems (let alone running it) required more resources and IT infrastructure than the typical small to mid-sized professional service firms could muster.

Managing resources effectively is crucial for large enterprises to succeed. As organizations grow in size and complexity, work that was once manageable becomes a multifaceted challenge as more projects, cross-functional teams, and objectives enter the mix. Often, enterprise leaders find themselves tackling demands and shifting priorities to maintain efficient and effective resource management.