Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Chatbots: Empowering Customer Service Amid Turbulent Times

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. At the same time, chatbots are solving a very real problem taking place today: of a decrease in available customer service agents and positive customer experiences due to an economic downturn. Some of the biggest corporations in the world are experiencing layoffs.

Zulip 7.0: Threaded open-source team chat

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 7.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.

20 Essential Project Management Skills Every PM Must Have

Having technical knowledge won’t cut it if you want to excel in project management. As someone who knows the field inside out, I can tell you that there are many other essential project management skills you need to master to succeed. It’s not just about planning and scheduling but also about communication, leadership, and problem-solving. In this article, I will explain the 20 essential skills you need to become an effective project manager and succeed.

How to improve productivity in finance companies with employee monitoring and tracking software

In the dynamic and high-pressure finance industry, improving productivity is paramount for achieving success and maintaining a competitive edge. Employee monitoring and tracking software has emerged as a valuable tool to drive efficiency and enhance productivity in finance companies. However, without such software, finance companies face several challenges, including: But with tools like Workstatus, finance professionals can work smarter and overcome these problems quickly.

WhatsApp for employee communication? 6 reasons why that's a bad idea

With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp appears to be an easy way to get in touch with anyone, including your co-workers. However, using WhatsApp for employee communication can come with a host of security threats to your organization and the lack of appropriate features for collaboration amongst teams and performance tracking. For example, accessing an employee’s phone and stealing sensitive organization data is fairly easy, as WhatsApp does not have essential security features.

Mattermost Pro Tips: How to get the most from group notifications in Mattermost

One of the great things about channel-based collaboration is the ability to reach multiple team members all at once. Group notifications are an essential tool in your Mattermost communication toolkit, and are a great way to amplify your messages and ensure that they reach the right audience. Learn how to use group notifications more effectively in this installment of the Mattermost Pro Tips series!

How to Send Password Resets via SMS and email using Node.js and Next.js

When you’re building a web application, there’s an immediate decision to make about how to handle Users and Authentication. There are lots of services (Auth0, Clerk) and libraries (Passport.js) to choose from, and the right choice will depend on the requirements of the application that you’re building.

How Interpersonal Communication Can Benefit a Company's Bottom Line

Have you ever worked in a team where interpersonal communication was lacking, and it felt like everyone was working against each other? It can be frustrating and lead to a decrease in productivity. On the other hand, have you ever worked in a team where communication was effortless and everyone worked towards a common goal? It's a major game-changer!