According to a report by Microsoft, around 70% of workers expect the remote work ecosystem to continue. The report further adds that 65% of them are looking for more in-person time with their colleagues. These contrasting trends point out that a working hybrid ecosystem is the reality of modern times that is here to stay in the long run.

99% of email users check their inbox every day. Some check it as many as 20 times a day, which means they’re probably not focusing on other, more important tasks. If you think your inbox has been ruling over your life, it’s time to break the shackles with these 17 email productivity tips. I also mention some extremely useful tools I’ve discovered over the years. So let’s dive right into a sea of emails and try to stay afloat.

If you have come across this blog post, you surely are looking for some virtual team building activities to bring your employees together. Whether you are the boss, a manager, or an enthusiastic team member taking the initiative to uplift your virtual work environment, this article is for you! Who would have thought virtual work was going to dominate most of our routines at such an unexpected and unanticipated rate?

CurrentWare version 7.0 is here! Here are the most exciting features that we’d love to highlight. CurrentWare 7.0 is fully compatible with Windows 11. Learn more about the changes in version 7.0 in the release notes

At its simplest, Slack is a channel-based chat tool that many agencies and client services teams use to discuss issues in real-time. Instead of relying on buried email threads, phone calls, or carrier pigeons, Slack has become a popular tool for one-to-one business messaging, private group chat, voice and video calls, and inter-business collaboration via Slack Connect.

A lack of productivity is something anyone who has worked a full-time job can understand. Staying 100% focused 100% of the time is just not possible. However, an employer’s workforce still needs to be productive. So how can a workforce be consistently productive without being expected to work like a robot? Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the employer to put systems and incentives in place to increase productivity.

Stretch goals have sparked much interest of late, inspiring business owners and solopreneurs to think outside the box and take more significant risks. Much as the name suggests, stretch goals are goals that inspire us to look at the bigger picture and stretch beyond our comfort zones. These goals are big and naturally entail a great deal of risk. However, the payoff can be huge within the right environment and when enough resources are available to withstand any setbacks.

Here's the list of tools you should be using to simplify the data visualization process and identify.

The work-from-home trend is on the rise. According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics, they are forecasting that 56% of Americans worked from home after the covid-19 pandemic. And that number is only going to continue to grow. There are many benefits to working from home, including flexibility, saving money on commuting costs, and improved work-life balance. But it’s not always easy to know where to start when you’re trying to set up a work-from-home environment.

Remote working environments involve employees operating virtually or online instead of working at a physical campus. They connect to the company workspace and co-workers via certain software. While working flexible employee performance tracking is one of the factors that organizations always wanted to keep an eye on. According to Owl Labs, around 16% of enterprises globally have rolled out 100% remote working environments.

Whether your teams are remote, hybrid, or in-office, maintaining good attendance is a crucial component to any company’s overall success. Attendance is an important factor in productivity and team morale and can give great insights into employee engagement. With more companies than ever transitioning to a permanently remote or hybrid workforce, flexible schedules and flex time policies are quickly becoming a standard practice, making attendance management more difficult.

A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a valuable resource for meeting fluctuating IT infrastructure needs. According to data from Statista, the value of the IT managed services market is expected to grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. In this article I’ll outline the benefits of an MSP vs in-house IT staff and how an MSP can help your organization transition to a remote workforce.

Use a data-driven approach and employee tracking tools to cut down on bottom-line reducing costs. By investing in employee monitoring software, you can cut down on expenses and boost revenue.

Much ink has been spilled on the pitfalls of digital distraction. The never-ending supply of meaningless diversions can wreak havoc on your workflow. The cunning forces of the attention economy and a global industry dedicated to luring your staff away from their most valuable work or commitments can test whether we have enough willpower to resist. In the face of such forces, willpower on its own is increasingly inadequate.

Stress and anxiety can make time management difficult, especially when you have a lot on your plate. And these feelings can further become overwhelming if you struggle with a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, and attention disorders. However, knowledge is power. By understanding the relationship between time management and mental health, you can better tackle your to-do list without losing peace of mind.

Time management is an essential skill for academic achievement and professional development. However, medical conditions like an anxiety disorder may lead to poor time management. This could indirectly decrease your motivation and boost procrastination tendencies — thereby increasing your anxiety and fueling a vicious circle. In this article, we’ll explore the complex relationship between time management and anxiety and how each impacts the other.

Automation is key if you want to streamline processes throughout your enterprise. Use work tracking software to build a library of data you can draw from for key workplace insights.

The desire of firms to maximize workforce productivity at every level of the company spun the concept of employee control. Despite its off-putting name, the overarching goal of employee control is actually to help employees effectively achieve their potential within the workspace. This article discusses employee control systems and the accompanying technology that helps make these systems effective.