Thorsten Hinterkeuser, Head of Customer Services at rahm GmbH tells us why wallboards are so important for his contact center and how they’ve positively impacted the whole team’s performance. Thorsten made a lot of changes when he moved into his role a year and a half ago. The team was moving to Salesforce which had a ripple effect for many of the other tools they were familiar with. He also had to change their phone service provider, and as a result the wallboard tool they were using.

Most people think of monitoring employees as a task that is only necessary for businesses with a physical office. Though, remote companies have just as much need to monitor their remote employees’ productivity as those with a traditional office setup. The key to success for any remote business lies in its ability to manage remote employee productivity effectively. The remote business uses desktop software and an app that lets you see what your employees are working on in real-time.

Learn how to track remote employees to enhance workload distribution, efficiency, and security. Get the scoop on the best tools on the market for time tracking, project management, and email activity analysis.

Effective group communication allows team members to seamlessly collaborate on complex projects with clarity and purpose. But with so many options on the market, choosing the right communication tools can be an overwhelming task. There are several factors to consider before making a decision, such as the size and location of the team, the nature of the project, and the communication needs of the team members.

Did any of your employees start from 1 and are at 1 even after months of working in your organization? Then you may need to make a performance improvement plan for them pronto. Familiar with this term, and looking for some guidance? Here’s the ultimate guide to developing an effective performance improvement plan.

Wondering how to measure the productivity of remote workers? Get straightforward answers and read about the importance of establishing clear goals, monitoring employee activities, and fostering a positive company culture.

Computing pioneer Alan Kay once said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” As an agency in charge of developing, launching, and marketing new products, each new product development process is an opportunity for you to mold the future. It’s also a process where a lot can potentially go wrong.

This article was originally published on Inc. Over the past decade, the corporate world has obsessively chased digital transformations. But now, surrounded by a clutter of apps and incessant digital notifications, it's become painfully clear: we've been duped. Our workplaces have become dense jungles of digital clutter, leaving workers frazzled and exhausted. It's time to cut through the chaos.

Deadlines are much like taxes — inevitable, stressful, and often dreaded. You may be all too familiar with the feeling of scrambling to meet client deadlines, working long hours, and drinking one too many cups of coffee. But missed deadlines can damage your agency’s reputation, affect future business, and ultimately impact your bottom line. Yet, despite the high stakes, it’s common for project teams to struggle with keeping track of tasks, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.