The workplace is one of the most important social resources in a typical American adult’s life. Fifty-four percent of Americans with close friends made at least one of them through work — their own or a partner’s — according to 2021 research from the Survey Center on American Life. Adults in the U.S. are more likely to make friends at work than in any other way, including school, the neighborhood, or through existing friends.

Data-driven decision-making is a necessity in today’s competitive business landscape. Companies collect data for myriad purposes, but if you aren’t using it to make business decisions, you’re failing to optimize that data. One powerful tool that can help you harness the potential of your data is predictive analytics. It can provide you with a stronger sense of future performance and a competitive advantage, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Announcing a new Slack feature that lets you manage projects, requests and tasks directly where work happens.

One of the most valuable attributes of the Objectives and Key Results prioritization framework – and why we’re so thrilled that we’ve incorporated OKRs into the Craft.io platform – is how effectively it can help you bring together different departments across your company to work productively toward shared big-picture goals. Most of the other prioritization frameworks you’ve heard of – weighted scoring, the MoSCoW method, RICE, etc.

Have you ever wondered how many work hours you spend in a year? Finding the answer is not only confined to the number but also reveals valuable insights into productivity, career progression, self-development, work-life balance, and overall life growth. Knowing your working weeks in a year can initiate better time management, set new professional goals, and lead to a peaceful life with balanced work.

With summer starting and vacation plans in full swing, we’re bringing a much-needed breeze to handling your team’s work time. You can now easily manage time off directly from your Scoro’s calendar or sync data over from BambooHR. We’re also launching our Salesforce integration and doing a few tweaks to frequently used buttons to make your daily workflows smoother.

Navigating the complexities of IT Service Management (ITSM) can be challenging, but mastering help desk workflows can make all the difference. They are the backbone of efficient service operations, ensuring that tasks are handled swiftly and consistently. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of service desk processes, highlighting how workflow automation can revolutionize your operations.

It’s no secret that high customer service standards are crucial for success. This is why call centers are vital, acting as the primary interface between a company and its customers. Many organizations use call center quality assurance (QA) software to deliver consistent and excellent service. These tools monitor, evaluate, and enhance call center agents’ productivity and performance, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Onboarding surveys are essential tools that help organizations measure the effectiveness of their onboarding programs. By systematically gathering feedback from new hires, these surveys provide critical insights into the initial experiences and perceptions of employees. This feedback is crucial for refining onboarding strategies and ensuring that new employees feel valued and integrated from day one.