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

12 ClickUp alternatives for managing projects and tasks

A recent report by Wellingtone finds 52% of project managers are somewhat or very dissatisfied with their project management maturity. Nowadays, project management is often only as good as the software you have running it. And if you’re already using project management tools like ClickUp, sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side. While ClickUp gives its users features that help them stay organized and in touch with other team members, it lacks some key benefits.

How to Find the Perfect Headhunting Agency for Your Business

Are you looking to hire top talent but don’t know where to start? Finding the right headhunting agency to meet your business needs can seem daunting. This article provides key insights on researching potential headhunters, conducting interviews and due diligence processes, negotiating fees and terms of agreements, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. We will also provide tips on keeping up with maintenance and improvement strategies after onboarding new employees.

The hunt for BPO paradise: Why so many companies are outsourcing to Fiji

The outsourcing industry has come a long way in the past few decades, posting huge growth numbers year on year – even during the pandemic. But outsourcing remains a complex business and both BPOs and the clients that use them are always looking for an extra competitive edge. Traditionally, Asian countries like India, China, and the Philippines have been the go-to places for BPOs to locate themselves and for clients to choose.

The best Basecamp alternatives & competitors for 2023

A quick web search for project collaboration or project management tools will yield more than two billion results! Among the most reputable collaboration tools out there is Basecamp, a platform that's been in existence since 2004 and is trusted by many. However, Basecamp's lack of common project management features (such as Kanban boards and Gannt charts) may be enough to make your team turn elsewhere. So, what are some of the best Basecamp alternatives?

Project Management for Remote Teams: The Best Project Management Tools & Tips

People love to give advice. And when the whole world seemed to go remote in 2020, the advice of how to best work remotely started to flood in. Some advice was sound. Other advice was downright harmful. There are threads all over Reddit, Twitter, and at least a dozen established Facebook groups with countless experts in remote work—”experts” who have barely been doing it for a year.

What Is Scope Creep? And Why You Should Care as a PM

Scope creep in project management is a dreaded thing—there are no two ways about it. Research indicates that the prevalence of scope creep can lower satisfaction, lead to money wastage, and prevent the project’s value from being attained. In this comprehensive guide, we will decode everything you need to know about project scope creep, starting with the often-asked question.

The Accidental CEO: Track These Essential Metrics For Success | Scoro

Are you an Accidental CEO? If you’re a former solopreneur whose success has led to the formation of a company, you may just be. Do you find yourself overwhelmed with managing your business or agency, trying to balance your essential work with the operational and financial aspects of running an organisation? You’re not alone. Many solopreneurs who started as talented freelancers find themselves in this same position.

How to Structure and Organize Your Account

A common question we receive is how to structure and organize your work in OneDesk. OneDesk allows for tremendous versatility in how you work, and every business will have their own workflows. The first step in determining how to organize your work is to get an understanding of the structure of OneDesk. We want to help you make the most of your options and organize your work logically. In this article I’ll go over some best practices and common configurations.

The BPO 4-day work week: A game changer for the outsourcing industry?

The concept of the 4-day work week has gained traction in recent years as companies worldwide seek to reduce workplace stress, boost employee satisfaction, and improve productivity. The UK has now embarked on a pilot trial involving over 3,300 employees from various industries to establish whether this radical new system works. The idea is that employees receive 100% of their pay for 80% of the time while delivering 100% of their expected output.

BPO vs KPO: 7 key differences + 6 common benefits

Business Process Outsourcing and Knowledge Process Outsourcing share many common benefits. But did you know the primary differences between BPO vs KPO? To start with, KPO is a targeted industry that focuses on the outsourcing of knowledge-based services while BPO is the general outsourcing of non-core activities to a third party service provider. KPO also differs quite a bit from BPO in terms of its services and complexity.