The holidays, a time for celebration, gratitude, and, for many businesses, overcoming the infamous holiday slump, are quickly arriving. As a manager or team leader, you are certainly already aware of the challenges that come with this period. There could be a decline in motivation, a tired feeling overall in the office, and a drop in productivity. But worry not! You can help your staff get over the holiday slump and get them inspired for the new year by following these seven steps.

Are you part of the rapidly growing mobile workforce or leading a team navigating the nuances of remote collaboration? In an era where flexibility and adaptability are paramount, the mobile workforce has become an integral component of modern businesses. As we enter 2024, the need for effective mobile workforce strategies has never been more crucial. This blog explores five key strategies tailored to elevate your mobile workforce management in the dynamic landscape of 2023.

A project management chart is a visual representation of the tasks and objectives involved in a project or process. From Gantt charts to bar charts, view the top 20 project management charts and find out how they can help you become a better project manager. Whether or not it’s your job title, being a project manager means finding ways to execute work more effectively. For teams engaged in sprints or iterative work, visualizing tasks can help streamline communication and create transparency.

Offices may be places full of constant activity and interactions. However, this vibrant environment may also be a seedbed for workplace disruptions that impede productivity and elevate employee stress. These disturbances are becoming increasingly difficult to prevent as the popularity of open workspaces grows. In this piece, we’ll discuss five of the most typical workplace disruptions and ways to deal with them.

With the growing shift to flexible work, workplaces are evolving and so are the workforces. This change once adopted for work continuity due to pandemic disruptions has transformed into a strategic advantage for organizations across the globe. Now when virtual has become the new work norm, the state of remote work in 2024 looks promising and is expected to strengthen its lead in subsequent years and beyond.

Many small business owners want to save money on payroll by doing it themselves but don’t know where to start. In this article, we’ll go over a 9 step guide on how to do payroll yourself, covering: But as we’ll see, doing payroll on your own isn’t always the best idea or the most cost effective one, even when compared to using payroll software or hiring an accountant.

In today’s digital world, the old-style office is changing a lot. Because of new technology and more people working from different places worldwide, teams that work apart from each other are becoming more common. These remote teams are becoming popular for a few reasons. They help save money, improve people’s work, and let companies find talented people from everywhere. One big benefit of remote teams is that they can hire from anywhere globally.

One of the many indications that Christmas is almost here is the excitement of receiving gifts, along with the air filled with the dazzling lights and pine scent. A recent survey conducted by leading giving platform Snappy revealed that 75% of employees are expecting a gift from their employer this Christmas season. What’s even more amazing is that 57% of employees think that by receiving these gifts, their managers are expressing gratitude and appreciation for them.

Your customers drive your business. If they are not happy, you will know, because negative words spread fast and begin to affect your reputation, and, eventually your revenues. Studies indicate that over 80% of customers make a purchase based on the quality of customer service. Creating systems that ensure timely and streamlined communication and customer support is one of the ways to provide great customer service.

Imagine a typical day for a Canadian or HR professional from any other country: they have to go through lots of paperwork, deal with employee requests, arrange training sessions, and handle benefits. And they have to do all of this without any help from technology. Isn't it challenging? This challenge can be addressed with the best HR software in Canada. In Canada, the workforce is diverse, just like the landscapes. This situation presents multiple challenges.