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How do you know your work-from-home employees are actually working? What if someone continually “forgets” to clock in or logs off early without notice? These are everyday headaches for HR and managers in today’s remote and hybrid work world. You often wonder if your team is actually working or just logged in. It’s hard to track hours, spot an employee who is slacking off, and manage attendance without sounding like a micromanager. The fix?

Zulip’s next-generation app for Android and iOS is now our official mobile app! The new app, powered by Flutter, offers a sleek new design and a faster, smoother experience than the old app built on React Native. Over 2000 users have installed earlier versions of the new app since its public beta release last December. Starting this week, you’ll get the new app the next time your Zulip app is upgraded.

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And that’s typically the reality of client retainers. Shiny, theoretical benefits like predictable income and long-term relationships keep you sold on their value. And blind to their downsides. But the fact remains: Without proper structure and management, retainers will bleed your business dry. In this article, we explain why. And what you can do to make sure your retainers are helping your business (not hurting it).

In today's digital-driven world, where social platforms dominate how we communicate, shop, and consume content, social media marketing has become a cornerstone of modern business strategy. From small startups to multinational corporations, brands are leveraging social media to build awareness, engage with their audience, and drive sales. However, navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social platforms, trends, and algorithms can be daunting. That's where Social Media Marketing Agencies come in.

AI can do remarkable things—but only if it has the right fuel. And that fuel is data. Across industries, companies are pouring resources into AI projects with the hope of unlocking automation, personalization, and predictive insights. But behind the scenes, many of these initiatives quietly stall—or outright fail—not because of weak algorithms, but because the underlying data just isn’t ready. Data readiness isn’t a flashy topic.

The most secure team chat apps for businesses in 2025 are Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Element, Zulip, Troop Messenger, and Wire. These platforms offer end-to-end encryption, on-premise deployment options, and compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and FINRA. For personal use, Signal, Threema, and Telegram provide strong encryption and privacy protection.

Telegram is one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world today, claiming a billion monthly active users. The reason for its rise has to do with its brand reputation for valuing and enforcing privacy.

Three scenarios specific to new managers, plus what to do when all else fails.

The year 2022 saw the launch of OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, which caused an enormous shift in how individuals perceive and utilize AI. What was once regarded with cautious interest by many suddenly became accessible and widely embraced. Soon after, business leaders began exploring and experimenting with how generative AI could improve work conditions and ultimately generate value.

If you are running a business, organization, an NGO, or a charitable trust, employee time tracking is essential for you. You need to maintain an accurate record of employee hours to identify work-time utilization, enhance employee efficiency, and ultimately accrue payroll. However, there’s more to it than you understand. Tracking employee time is for every business, a broader concept that provides more clarity into work, efficiency, productivity, performance, obstructions, and a lot more.