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Employee Productivity Tracking - 8 Ways to Follow

Companies are looking for ways to improve their productivity in the current world of competition. However, they must remember employees’ well-being and satisfaction in achieving success. Technology has made it easy for companies to maintain high employee efficiency. Post-COVID-19, companies have switched to hybrid work schedules in which employees can work from their remote locations, and therefore, employee productivity tracking has become more important.

Office attendance doesn't drive team connection. So what does?

Most teams no longer sit shoulder-to-shoulder, even if individual members go into their closest office every day. When teams are not co-located, you need to be much more intentional about bringing them together. At Atlassian, we aim to have teams meet in-person at one of our offices a few times per year, and we prioritize building relationships and advancing mission-critical work during that time. These team gatherings are part of our Intentional Togetherness Gathering (ITG) program.

Hosting Effective Hybrid Meetings with MS Teams: Best Practices and Tips

As many companies are adopting a combination of on-site and remote work, the way meetings are conducted is also changing. Today, hybrid meetings are becoming much the norm amongst workplaces — sometimes referred to as the “new normal”. Regardless of location, teams can now seamlessly collaborate, and keep track of progress and tasks without the need to travel. Learn more about how this meeting format works, as well as hybrid meeting tips and practices to take into account.

Project Schedules 101: Why You Need Them and How to Make Your Own

It’s harder to lose sight of deadlines and goals when they’re right in front of you. Project schedules map your project tasks on a timeline, so you always know what comes next. In this article, we’ll walk you through the seven steps to create a project schedule and share some of our favorite templates to get you started. A new project at work often signals the beginning of another adventure filled with stakeholders, deadlines, deliverables, and tools.

What is a business impact analysis (BIA)? 4 steps to prepare for anything

A business impact analysis (BIA) tells you what to expect when your business is disrupted, so you can proactively create recovery strategies. Learn how a BIA can help you get back on track when roadblocks occur, plus four steps to create one for your own business. “Be prepared.” This concept rings as true in business as it does in The Lion King.

7 Ways to Use Employee Monitoring Software for Security and Productivity

Whether it’s an office or home security is the priority and in business, data is gold, planning is gold and your product is gold, and securing that kind of data is one of the most important things. Most organizations today use various innovative methods to enhance the productivity of the whole organization’s cyber security measures like a shield.

Measure and Improve Employee Performance with a Productivity Tracker

In modern workplaces, optimizing team performance is crucial for achieving business success. For managers seeking practical solutions to track and improve employee productivity, a productivity tracker emerges as an indispensable tool. In this guide, we dive into the advanced aspects of productivity tracking, offering actionable insights for managers aiming to foster a culture of transparency, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

7 Resource Management Software For Professional Services

At a certain point, you have to admit it: spreadsheets just aren’t enough to manage resources and scheduling for a growing agency or consultancy. Resource management tools allow operations managers to use resources effectively without overbooking, plan effectively for the future with demand forecasting, and improve profitability. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best resource management tools for everyone, from small teams and agencies to large enterprises.

5 Must-Have Professional Services Automation (PSA) Features

The right set of professional services automation features can transform your business operations. ‍ Most organizations (97%) believe that business process automation is crucial for digital transformation. 67% of companies use business process automation solutions that improve end-to-end visibility across different systems. While 24% of companies have started implementing low-code process automation systems, 29% plan to implement low-code process automation software shortly.