‍ Active citizen engagement enables the public to share their opinions on core government decisions with ease and security. This is why it serves as one of the key pillars of a functioning democracy. Additionally, by 2050, two-thirds of the global population will likely live in cities. So, the local governments will need to focus more on involving citizens to meet their needs and aspirations effectively.

‍ What is the secret to promoting a thriving democracy at the grassroots level? The answer lies in citizen engagement in local government. A 2022 survey by Rock Solid found that 62.8% of people reported being satisfied with their access to local governance. This indicates the need for a more significant level of engagement. It also underscores why encouraging citizen involvement in local governance has to be focused.

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When it comes to project management Basecamp is one of the most well-known names in the game. Founded in 1999 and officially presented in 2004 by 37signals, it is only a year younger than PayPal. Since then, Basecamp has become one of the leading project management tools, helping countless teams across industries stay organized and collaborate better. Their focus has always been on ease of use.

Trello, the visual project management tool that’s famous for its user-friendly Kanban boards, has come a long way since it first launched in 2011. It was originally designed to help teams manage tasks and projects more efficiently, and it quickly gained a following thanks to its intuitive design and flexibility. Fast forward to 2024, and Trello is still going strong in a competitive market, evolving to meet the needs of both individuals and teams across various industries.

The future of workplace efficiency depends on intranet systems that serve as the central hub for all daily operations. But that’s only possible when an intranet can integrate everything employees need to complete their work efficiently. When they are expected to log into multiple systems or dig through various platforms, productivity plummets, engagement falters, and digital friction sets in.

Our State of the Intranet and Future of Employee Technology report uncovers insights to guide intranet purchasing and optimization decisions for program leaders in the financial services sector. Discover current trends in AI integration, user experience, security and more to enhance employee engagement, boost productivity, and drive organizational success in an increasingly digital and regulated world.

Do you know how to calculate employee productivity in 2024? Implementing employee or productivity monitoring software is great. However, it’s useless if you don’t know how to measure the efficiency of your teams with it. The key to success is identifying where your workforce is least effective and filling the room for improvement. Measuring the productivity of employees can be based on various factors. These include the production of goods, client service, and output extraction from teams.

Time management is crucial in today’s demanding work environment. Effective time management requires using the correct time monitoring tools to enhance productivity, drive commerce, and minimize time waste. However, so many tools are available that making a decision becomes challenging. That is where DeskTime, ActivTrak, and Workstatus are useful when tracking and monitoring employees. They are all different, but each is effective in a way that the others are not like.

By Lisa Kant, Senior Vice President, Product and Solutions Marketing.