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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

New in Basecamp: View all your Hill Charts at one time

Hill Charts let you track your to-do lists in Basecamp, from figuring things out to completion. Until now, though, there wasn't a way to see all your Hill Charts in one place. Now you can with Hilltop View! To take a look, click Activity in the navigation bar, then Choose a Report. Select Hilltop View. The report shows Hill Charts from all of your projects. The freshest updates float to the top, while older updates sink further down. Hill Charts that haven't been updated in the last three months are excluded, so you can focus on what's most relevant.

Effective strategies for monitoring employee attendance

Effective strategies for monitoring employee attendance Ever had that one employee who always seems to “just step out” when you need them? Or maybe you’ve noticed payroll errors that don’t quite add up? Tracking employee attendance shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Yet, many businesses still rely on outdated and inefficient methods that lead to errors, time theft, and productivity dips.

Employee monitoring statistics companies need to know

Employee monitoring statistics companies need to know How much do companies actually track their employees? The latest employee monitoring statistics show that workplace surveillance is more common than ever, but the extent of monitoring varies. Some companies track employees to improve efficiency, security, and well-being, while others face privacy concerns and legal challenges.

Toxic productivity is no good-here's how to stop it.

Toxic productivity is more prevalent than ever, and it’s hurting our physical and mental health. In this article, we outline six concrete actions you can take to regain balance and break the cycle of toxic productivity for good. Forty percent of workers think burnout is an inevitable part of success. But the truth is, brute-force productivity isn’t sustainable in the long run.

The basics of critical chain project management

Critical chain project management (CCPM) is a project management methodology that helps you monitor essential resources and prioritize dependent tasks within a project. Learn how to use this framework to help your organization manage resources and complete projects as efficiently as possible. Imagine you’re a kid playing with building blocks. You can build whatever you want, but you only have a set number of blocks available to you.

What is IT project management? Best practices to keep you on schedule (and under budget)

IT project management is no joke. Among PM roles, it’s easily one of the most demanding and involves seriously high stakes. Why? Because IT projects are complex and expensive. Switching between software. Migrating servers. Onboarding new users to a platform. These are the sort of projects likely to experience overrun because they involve so many people. Specifically, stakeholders that don’t understand the steps involved.

Pros and cons of employee monitoring: is it the key to higher productivity?

Would your team be more productive if you knew exactly how they spent their work hours? You hire talented people because you trust them to do their jobs well. But how can you tell if they’re truly focused on their work—or if hours are slipping away on distractions? What if you could track productivity, ensure accountability, and eliminate time-wasting, all while giving employees the flexibility and autonomy they need to do their best work?

15 Best CRM Software Examples That Help Businesses Close More Deals

Sales teams today face a tougher audience than ever. Buyers have become more selective, with 44% saying they’ll reject a pitch if the salesperson hasn’t researched their needs. On top of that, 33% cite excessive follow-ups as a dealbreaker. It’s not just about selling anymore— it’s about building genuine relationships. This is where CRM software comes into play.