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How to keep teams aligned from strategy to execution

It’s a new year and the time when teams look to the months ahead with unblinking optimism. Maybe you’ve already planned a strategy to delight your core customer and focus on product innovation. Or perhaps you’re still working toward alignment on high-level goals. No matter which stage you’re in — goal-setting, planning, or execution — it’s all hard work.

A History of Customer Support Technology

There are more ways than ever for customers to get in touch with tech support. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today. Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next.

Running A Remote Call Center In 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

The rise of remote call centers is a response to the global shifts in work dynamics and also a strategic move towards an agile and efficient customer support model. The question for businesses today isn’t whether to adapt to this change but how to do it successfully. This statistic signify a numerical surge and underlines a fundamental shift in how businesses reimagine customer interactions.

Eliminating Human Errors: The Case for Digital Timesheet Management Software

One way to always run your field service business into disputes with your workers is to manage their timesheets on paper. Making your field service technicians submit paperwork for their attendance, time-off requests, and grievances not only wastes their time but also means less work completed for your service delivery. An easy way to avoid making your workers toil in paperwork for basic administrative tasks is to use a timesheet management software.

HR trends 2024: Charting the future of work with DEI, well-being, and sustainability

In the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources (HR) and people management, 2024 promises a pivotal year marked by the redefinition of culture, connection, and the future of work. As organizations navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic era, HR professionals emerge as architects and builders of the path forward. This blog series delves into HR’s top priorities for the coming year, dissecting the challenges, opportunities, and strategies that will shape the workplace of tomorrow.

KPI reports: Exploring the building blocks and advantages in professional services

What goes through your mind when you hear the term “KPI report”? A small percentage of people are already big believers, having seen the results that KPI reports can create. Another slice of folks might not be entirely sure what a KPI report is. And the rest? Well, we can’t blame you if you’re muttering, “Please, not another report!” while pulling your hair out. But stick with us: a KPI report isn’t just another TPS report.

6 steps for operations leaders to build a better annual plan

An effective annual plan is critical to keep your teams, departments, and company together, working toward the same goals. As an operations leader, you oversee how your organization runs its business. By reviewing how your company performed in the past year, you and your operations teams can identify which strategies worked—and which fell short—to build an effective annual plan designed to maximize the impact of every department.

Productivity tracking gone wrong: When tracking productivity backfires | Atlassian Presents: Unleash

Increasing developer productivity is a worthy goal. Unfortunately, many teams focus on the wrong metrics, like story points or issues completed. In this session, we’ll discuss common anti-patterns and how to improve tools and practices to achieve the right goals.

Unleashing the right dev culture | Atlassian Presents: Unleash | Atlassian

Innovation is a team sport, and culture can make or break your success. Learn why developer experience matters, how to boost productivity with AI, and which metrics actually make a difference. You’ll also get a first look at new features in Jira Software, Compass, and Jira Align that help you build a world-class engineering organization.