The world has become increasingly politically polarized, and leaders of its biggest companies aren’t immune. When a CEO shares their view on a divisive issue—via a tweet, an op-ed, or monetary donation—they will create admirers and enemies. However, taking a stand is increasingly seen as a signal of their authentic character and, by extension, leadership style. Every CEO takes a risk when they become sociopolitically active, and that decision has downstream effects.
For remote teams, connectivity and productivity might be two faces of the same coin. Working from the office isn't a prerequisite anymore, as the global workforce has shifted to a remote workplace. Reliance on internal communication has increased more than ever, with a wide range of communication tools such as email, phone calls, and social networking used daily. Long email threads and social media chats are no longer appropriate for business teams.
The most secure messaging apps are becoming a priority for more and more companies. They want to enable both best communication experience to their employees and ensure the highest level of security. Why? Because organizations know how beneficial team collaboration is. At the same time, they know that their reputation and business success depend on keeping their customers and internal data private.
We are here today to talk about something that affects us all: procrastination. We’ve all been there—you know, when you have a big project due tomorrow, but instead of working on it, you find yourself scrolling through Facebook or watching Netflix instead? Well, let us tell you that it’s not worth it. A recent study shows that chronic procrastination affects 15%-20% of adults, and nearly 25% of adults believe procrastination is their personality trait.
Time tracking is a powerful business tool every workplace needs to boost productivity, encourage employee accountability, identify profitable areas, and do much more! However, if implemented poorly, employees may feel they’re being spied on, leading to a distrustful work environment. This can negatively impact employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty to the organization. In this article, we’ll explore six reasons why time tracking is bad and how you can fix that.
Are you struggling to progress in your career? Feeling stuck in a rut, or that you’re not reaching your full potential? While some people are content to stay in the same job for years, others have a burning desire to constantly progress and better themselves. If you’re ambitious and want to get ahead in your career, you must not only set some professional goals but also write them down.