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Are you feeling overwhelmed with work and trying to find a way to improve your productivity and work-life balance? The 2-2-3 schedule may be the answer you’re looking for! This unique schedule involves working two days, taking two days off, and then working three days in a row, allowing for a better balance between work and leisure. Not only does this schedule increase productivity, but it also helps to prevent burnout and enhances creativity.

The new Secure Communications Solutions Landscape Q2 2024 (subscription required) report, from Forrester Research, categorises the secure communications marketplace as having progressed from ‘Emerging’ to now be identified as ‘Established.’ There are many milestones on any journey, but we feel this is a significant one.

We’ve all heard of nepotism, aka the act of favoring family members in the workplace. But what about cronyism? It’s the ‘insidious’ cousin that thrives within the organization itself. Cryonism is not about blood ties, but about the web of personal connections that trumps qualifications and merits. In this article, we will peel back the layers of cronyism, from its damaging effects to ways to prevent it, and some cronyism examples for better understanding.

In the ever-changing corporate world of today, employee feedback is one of the most important resources that is frequently overlooked. The insights your employees can share can go well beyond being a formality and hold the key to enabling both employee retention and ongoing development inside your company. We’ll examine the transforming power of employee feedback in this blog article, including how it may promote growth and innovation in the workplace and lead to good change.

Exit interviews have changed from a formal process to a strategic tool that can have a big effect on a company’s ability to find and keep skilled workers in today’s competitive talent management market. In the past, these interviews were meant to get closure from employees leaving. But now, forward-thinking businesses are using the information they get to not only figure out but also fix the problems that cause workers to leave.

Time and billing software helps companies keep track of billable time spent on client work. Without it, companies have no data on time worked and can’t figure out actual billable hours—leading to lost revenue from missing billable time entries. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best time and billing software for agencies and consultancies.

Slack AI is available for purchase on all paid subscriptions, helping customers to ignite employee productivity by unlocking the full potential of their data.

Keeping employees happy and productive is essential to the success of the office. It’s important to create an atmosphere where employees feel appreciated and inspired to stick around, not merely to cut down on turnover expenses. This blog post explores ten key factors that affect employee retention, such as possibilities for professional advancement, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and flexible work schedules.

In the world of work, even the most exciting jobs, like being a scientist or a virus hunter, have their share of boring tasks. Neuroscience suggests that being bored can be good for you, but the question still stands: how can you deal with boredom in a way that keeps you engaged and productive?