We spend most of our days immersed in the internet and connected apps, particularly social media. Smartphones offer easy one-click access to apps for shopping, learning, and more. We use them knowing that we're trading some personal info to use apps and online services. But did you know that hundreds of companies you've never heard of receive your data every time you open an app or visit a website?

Piracy is an issue that is faced by content-creating companies all around the world, whether they create movies, songs, books, art, or even software. All content is at risk of being stolen and then sold off at a cheaper rate or being shown for free at the cost of ads being displayed. Pirates have become more creative and have come up with different ways to rip others off of their creations and steal their profits for their own good. Companies that suffer the most are software companies.

Launched in 2013, Slack continues to grow at a heady pace, boasting 10 million daily active users and 85,000 paid customers. Despite Slack’s blatant success, quite a few tools are breathing down its neck. Workplace by Facebook is surely one of them. With Meta’s recent announcement that Workplace will be shutting down in 2026, now is the perfect time to explore what this platform has to offer in our team chat wars series.

‍ 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.

Work about work activities are stunting your company’s growth as they detract from meaningful work. Overcome the impact they have on your team’s ability to be productive with this one simple solution.

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.