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If IT is the lifeblood of your business — and it is — then IT projects play a vital role in keeping your organization healthy and thriving. These projects can range from small localized projects (first aid) to systemwide enhancements (blood transfusions) to complete digital transformations (something akin to a heart and brain transplant all in one!). IT projects can be proactive or reactive, small or large, quick or years-long.

As an agency, profitability depends greatly on accurately tracking and understanding your company’s key metrics and data. This includes not just financial metrics, but also operational, sales, and project management data. In this guide, we’ll walk you through 16 key agency metrics and data to know and track to improve your agency’s profitability.

Accessibility is not just a mere add-on, but a defining facet of Rocket.Chat. In order to ensure no one is left behind in the digital dialogue, we’ve made our platform easier to use and more accessible in this latest version. We firmly believe that communication shouldn't discriminate; it should be made accessible to everyone, taking into account differing technical competencies and physical capabilities. As we move into the second quarter of the year, we keep up the pace.

You have been running a company for 20 years. You have 100 employees, but 20 will retire within the next 5 years, and the rest will retire within the next 10 years. Your organization needs specific skills for those roles. It is hard to get people with these specific skills in the market. In that case, you need to plan accordingly to avoid that future problem. The planning of future and current workforce is called strategic workforce planning.

In this digital age, it’s essential for companies that want to stay in business to boost worker output and running efficiency. One effective method is utilizing software tools to track employee productivity and measure their workload.

Slack has enabled small businesses around the world to do more with less. From delivering world-class customer experiences to centralising communication with internal teams and external partners, Slack has helped teams everywhere to make the most of every resource. The bottom line? Small businesses rely on Slack to power their operations and grow their business at scale.

In addition to the benefits listed above, CMDBs also enable MSPs to: Overall, a CMDB is a powerful tool that can transform the way MSPs deliver IT services to their clients. It empowers them to be more efficient, proactive, and ultimately, more successful.

What’s your gut reaction when you find out about a significant new technology that is likely coming to your business? For some, this news generates excitement as they see the boundless possibilities. Others might feel frustration as they remember the difficulties of the last major upgrade or fear the business disruption that could be headed their way. Both of these responses (and anything in between) are legit.

Explore the various methods companies use to monitor remote employees. This article covers everything from tracking software that analyzes productivity to GPS tools that pinpoint employees’ locations. It also delves into common practices like web usage and screenshot capturing while emphasizing the importance of transparency to build trust.

Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout project lifecycles helps determine which projects are on the right track. And which ones need help to hit your company’s financial and operational targets. Let’s explore the importance of KPIs and our top 9 project KPIs to monitor to boost your profits.