Marketers are always looking out for the “next big thing” and it turns out one has been right under our noses all along: chat tools. These platforms have become the latest frontier for marketers, opening up creative new ways to engage customers and streamline workflows. It’s commonplace for teams to use chat tools to increase their productivity and improve their collaboration efforts.

Another day, another depressing tale of wide-open-by-design collaboration software from tech giants, that leads to easy exploitation by hackers. This time, it’s Microsoft Teams opening the door for phishing attackers to send federated Teams server messages to organizations who didn’t have sufficient paranoia to close the biggest open door ever into their internal communications.

Too many company intranets are outdated, sluggish and disconnected from the needs of employees. It’s a common issue that leads to disengaged teams and lost productivity. Intranets with robust AI functionality can help solve these challenges. Without the right AI tools, your intranet might be stuck in the past, unable to deliver the experience today’s employees expect and deserve.

Over the last several months, the tech industry has seen a noticeable hiring freeze and slowdown, a shift that has impacted both job seekers and employers. Once known for aggressive hiring practices and rapid growth, many tech companies are now taking a step back due to a combination of economic uncertainties, evolving market needs, and budget restrictions. For tech professionals and those involved in recruiting, this slowdown presents unique challenges, but also opportunities for growth and adaptation.

Raconteur originally published this article online and in print on October 17, 2024. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, visionary leaders are reframing the narrative. The question is no longer whether AI can outperform humans in certain tasks, but how it can be harnessed to elevate human potential and drive innovation. What does generative AI (GenAI) excel at? And what tasks are best left to humans?

Well, you know what it is to be the project manager or team leader, coping with the deadlines, meetings, tossing to and fro, and the list of growing to-dos. On top of it all, you must ensure the team remains on task and delivers as expected. No pressure, right? In today’s remote and hybrid work environment, trying to keep up with productivity is like trying to catch a cat. But do not worry – technology is there to save your day!

Nowadays, businesses have plenty of options when they search for employee monitoring software. Time Doctor, ActivTrak, and Workstatus are a few of the top-listed software on the market. But choosing the right one often becomes a tough nut to break. There’s not one, but ample reasons for this. Each tool has different features, but many are similar to others. Evaluating every feature is important to making the best choice for your company.

IT teams face a lot of challenges in today’s tech-driven world. You’re constantly juggling repetitive tasks—like software updates and help desk requests—which can feel like a never-ending cycle. This leaves little time for the strategic work that drives the business forward. On top of that, there’s pressure to keep systems running smoothly while maintaining security measures. Manual processes can lead to mistakes, resulting in downtime or security breaches.

Agile planning is the present and the future. Businesses and organizations are adopting it and gaining many benefits. These include increased customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and streamlined operations. Plus, don’t forget the boost in collaboration and productivity. So, are you using this modern project planning and management method yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Did you know that about 70% of businesses have adopted agile techniques?