The idea that working overtime increases productivity has long been taken for granted in today’s hectic workplace. But this very idea is called into question by ground-breaking research from the business-to-business marketplace Expert Market. Their 2023 study, which covered 40 nations, sheds insight on the real relationships between productivity levels and hours spent.

We know what an effective work intake process should look like in theory—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve in practice. Dive into the six common snags teams run into during the work intake process, and discover how to tackle them head-on. In theory, a smooth work intake process shouldn’t be complicated: set clear guidelines, standardize requests, and use it all to effectively prioritize projects.

Get insights into HR’s evolution towards People Experience Departments, prioritizing a skill-based hiring and talent journey. This trend emphasizes the significance of human skills and productive working. Discover how Insightful’s software aids in human resources analytics.

Proper security awareness training is crucial to safeguarding company and client data. Employees should be well-educated about the importance of data security and how to protect sensitive information. Cyber awareness programs covering key topics like email security, intellectual property protection, handling security incidents and so on should be prioritized. However, issues like administrative difficulties or poor employee interests may impair the ease of running training programs.

In today's fast-paced business environment, productivity is the name of the game. Companies are always on the lookout for ways to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive growth. One area that often gets overlooked is customer support. Yet, it's a critical touchpoint that can make or break your relationship with customers. In this hyper-competitive landscape, merely responding to customer queries isn't enough.

Think of your project as an Oscar-nominated movie. You won, and you have to go up and give your big speech. Who do you thank? In project management, those people would be your project stakeholders—people who have a stake in your project and have helped you get there in some way. Project stakeholders can vary from the people doing the work to the people approving the work to the people you’re doing the work for, but they’re all important.

“Employee engagement” and “wellbeing” are often used interchangeably. That’s no surprise, seeing as they are so closely linked. But employee engagement and wellbeing are unique. Reciprocal, cumulative, and connected – but still unique. Understanding where one ends and the other begins is crucial to integrating these elements to maximize productivity without risking your best people burning out.