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How to create and manage a project calendar to set your team up for success

A project calendar gives you a bird’s-eye view of the overall project schedule so you can see when different project tasks are due. With a solid project planning calendar in place, you’ll stay informed and know exactly what you are doing today, next week, and beyond. Learn the different types of project calendars and how to create your own.

Introducing Placeholders: Assign Roles first, choose team members later

When building out project plans, do you ever say to yourself “I’m not sure who yet will take on this work, but I just know I need a Senior Designer.”? You’re looking for some way to map out and quantify the work, but you don’t want to get caught up in the details of team assignment? Enter Placeholders—a project-specific, Role-based unnamed resource that allows you to plan work without needing to assign a specific person right away.

Resource Availability 101: What It Is & How to Track It

Does your business have enough employees on hand for every project in the pipeline? To get an accurate answer, you need to know your resource availability. Learn the basics and improve project planning with our resource availability guide, which covers the four key factors that affect this metric, how to calculate it, and tips to accurately track it over time.

Master resource optimization: 5 key techniques and practices for success

Struggling to make the most of your resources? Effective resource optimization is the secret to improving productivity, cutting costs, and hitting deadlines every time. With the right techniques and best practices, you can unlock your team’s full potential. In this post, we walk you through the five best techniques and practices to optimize your resources and drive success for your business.

What is workforce management (WFM) and how can it work for your team?

Workforce management (WFM) is a set of techniques used to improve internal processes, drive efficiency, and create a more enjoyable place to work. If your team productivity needs a boost, WFM may be your solution. Looking to improve team productivity and overall performance? Workforce management can streamline your team’s workflow and operational costs. That leads to enhanced efficiency, better employee engagement, and higher team morale.

The right-and wrong-ways to collaborate, according to research

In the world of business, collaboration has become a buzzword. However, more collaboration doesn't necessarily equate to better collaboration. In fact, workers today collaborate 50% more than they did just 12 years ago, leading to a phenomenon known as collaborative overload.

11 Benefits of teamwork in the workplace (with examples)

Teamwork is when a group of individuals work together toward a collective goal in an efficient manner. Read on to learn the 11 top benefits of teamwork in the workplace and examples for each. Teamwork is one of the most important tools when it comes to organizational efficiency. Though we can all agree that teamwork is important, not everyone realizes just how impactful it is in the workplace.

How to support your team during a hiring freeze

If hiring freezes are on your mind, you’re not alone. Although hiring freezes can help protect your company and existing employees against financial uncertainty, they can also cause anxiety. If your company announced a hiring freeze (or if current market conditions are causing workplace stress), it’s important to lead with empathy and find ways to support your team as you navigate uncertain waters together.

Employee productivity tracking software to boost efficiency and workplace success

How do you ensure your team makes the most of their workday without feeling overwhelmed or distracted? Imagine a coach on the sidelines, tracking performance, identifying areas for improvement, and giving real-time feedback to help the team succeed. Employee productivity monitoring software works in much the same way—it provides clear insights into how time is spent, pinpoints inefficiencies, and helps employees stay on track to achieve their goals.