Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Life after Workplace: An insider's view on post-Workplace communication

Last week, Meta announced that it was deprecating Workplace, its all-in-one communication platform and first-ever B2B SaaS offering. Since the announcement, many companies — including Simpplr— have presented themselves as candidates to replace Workplace. Understandably, there are many businesses out there that rely on Workplace that will now be looking for an alternative platform.

Self-hosting keeps your private data out of AI models

Last week, Slack’s users realized that under the company’s terms of service, their private data could be used to train artificial-intelligence models. This came as a shock: chat messages convey sensitive company data, and LLMs(large language models, the category of AI models that includes ChatGPT) are known to leak the data they are trained on.

Discover why Time Doctor is the leader in time tracking solutions

Time Doctor was recently awarded a prestigious spot on the 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Time Tracking Software. This shows that it is the best and most well-known software in its field. This award from Gartner Digital Markets shows how great Time Doctor’s features and benefits are, which is why businesses all over the world choose it. Take a close look at what makes Time Doctor different from other games.

How to start a virtual assistant business

Are you thinking of setting up your own virtual assistant business? You’ve come to the right place. With more companies relying on remote workers, working as a virtual assistant (VA) is easier than ever. In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know before starting your VA business.

Need For an Effective Insider Threat Incident Response Plan - Key strategies to practice

Proofpoint Threat Report 2024 indicates that 80% of industries experience negative consequences due to growing data breach incidents. Rising instances of workplace non-compliance and unauthorized data exposure mostly involve threats within organizations (70%), including intentional, unintentional, and accidental internals. The alarming insider threat landscape hints at the high demand for data-critical businesses to implement a robust incident response plan and strengthen their security posture.

Change Request: Definition, Form, And Free Workflow Template

Change is an inherent part of technology and Service Management — constantly evolving to meet new challenges and improve efficiency. In the realm of IT operations, the term "change request" is a pivotal tool for facilitating these necessary adaptations, guiding the transition of services and systems with precision and control. The concept of a change request spans multiple disciplines. However, keep in mind that this article zeroes in on its specific application within the service desk environment.

Why Understanding Customer Engagement Matters for B2B Collaboration Platforms

Why should B2B companies care about customer engagement on their collaboration platforms? Well, the truth is that the efficiency of internal tools is directly influenced by how engaging they are for users. Simply put, a platform that's easy and enjoyable to use encourages frequent use and deepens user investment - all of which are essential for any B2B enterprise aiming to thrive.

How to Manage Upwork Freelancers Effectively (Include Monitask)

Keeping track of everything is challenging, especially when running a busy business. That’s where the freelance team can come in handy! But managing freelancers can be tricky, and you must ensure they are productive and meet all your requirements. We’ve put together the top 3 tools for managing freelancers. Check them out below!

Management by objectives (MBO): Definition and process

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic approach to increasing company performance by aligning company and team objectives. In this article, we’ll explain how the MBO process works and some pros and cons of using the MBO model. The idiom “It takes a village” refers to the idea that success stems from collaboration. As a project manager, you experience this firsthand. You rely on your village—or your team—to complete projects.

5 process map templates to document, streamline, and optimize your processes

Inefficient processes carry a big price tag for businesses. Formstack’s State of Digital Maturity report found that 51% of U.S. workers spend at least two hours a day on repetitive or inefficient tasks. That translates into an estimated $14,560 per employee per year that could be invested in growth. One of the best tools for streamlining efficiencies (and banishing inefficiencies) is a process map.