Did you know that according to stats by Aberdeen Group, using employee time management software has increased productivity by up to 12%? Amazing, isn’t it? These software work wonders for companies who wish to improve efficiency, and productivity, and get more growth in the modern working environment. In this blog, we will tell you how such software have redefined workplace efficiency. Table of Contents Toggle.

Last week, Meta announced that it was deprecating Workplace, its all-in-one communication platform and first-ever B2B SaaS offering. Since the announcement, many companies — including Simpplr— have presented themselves as candidates to replace Workplace. Understandably, there are many businesses out there that rely on Workplace that will now be looking for an alternative platform.

In the dynamic landscape of managed IT services, staying ahead requires constant innovation and optimization. Managed service providers (MSPs) face the unique challenge of delivering exceptional service to a diverse client base while streamlining internal operations for maximum efficiency. This is where Enterprise Service Management (ESM) software comes into play.

In the digital age, where instant gratification is the norm, immediate responses to customer inquiries can make or break a brand's reputation. This rings especially true for software companies. Jackrabbit Technologies, an online class management software provider catering to children's activity centers, learned this firsthand. Before their partnership with TeamSupport began in 2011, Jackrabbit relied solely on emails to handle customer support.

Last week, Slack’s users realized that under the company’s terms of service, their private data could be used to train artificial-intelligence models. This came as a shock: chat messages convey sensitive company data, and LLMs(large language models, the category of AI models that includes ChatGPT) are known to leak the data they are trained on.

Call center quality monitoring isn’t just for phone calls anymore. Email communication is a vital part of call center operations; monitoring the quality of email interactions is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction. Like with phone calls, evaluating email exchanges allows managers to identify areas where agents excel and areas where improvement is needed.

Why should B2B companies care about customer engagement on their collaboration platforms? Well, the truth is that the efficiency of internal tools is directly influenced by how engaging they are for users. Simply put, a platform that's easy and enjoyable to use encourages frequent use and deepens user investment - all of which are essential for any B2B enterprise aiming to thrive.

Change is an inherent part of technology and Service Management — constantly evolving to meet new challenges and improve efficiency. In the realm of IT operations, the term "change request" is a pivotal tool for facilitating these necessary adaptations, guiding the transition of services and systems with precision and control. The concept of a change request spans multiple disciplines. However, keep in mind that this article zeroes in on its specific application within the service desk environment.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic approach to increasing company performance by aligning company and team objectives. In this article, we’ll explain how the MBO process works and some pros and cons of using the MBO model. The idiom “It takes a village” refers to the idea that success stems from collaboration. As a project manager, you experience this firsthand. You rely on your village—or your team—to complete projects.

Inefficient processes carry a big price tag for businesses. Formstack’s State of Digital Maturity report found that 51% of U.S. workers spend at least two hours a day on repetitive or inefficient tasks. That translates into an estimated $14,560 per employee per year that could be invested in growth. One of the best tools for streamlining efficiencies (and banishing inefficiencies) is a process map.