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Top 10 workforce optimization software (features, pricing)

As a business owner, using workforce optimization (WFO) strategies can increase your company’s employee productivity and operational efficiency. And the easiest way to reap these benefits is by utilizing workforce optimization software. The software integrates data from various sources, such as your contact center, back-office, etc., into one unified solution. These data-driven insights allow you to make faster and more informed business decisions.

The ultimate offshore call center guide

Offshoring your customer service to a call center is a great way to improve your customer experience at an affordable rate. However, you should only select an offshore call center after careful consideration. Your customers may be unsatisfied and could leave you if the service your offshore call center provides is poor. But how do you choose the right offshore call center? In this article, we’ll go over what an offshore call center is, and how to choose an offshore call center.

Employee Utilization Reports 101: Your Ultimate Guide

A utilization report tells you how your employees are spending their work time. It shows how much time they spend on tasks, projects, and other activities, differentiating between billable (revenue-generating) and non-billable (internal, administrative) work. Utilization reports help calculate key metrics like: Let’s say you have a designer on your team who works eight hours daily.

Top Productivity Hacks You Need to Know for Success in Business

Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day to do everything you want? Is there a way to boost your productivity and achieve success in your business? Look no further! In this post, we’ve rounded up the top 9 productivity hacks that will revolutionize your workflow and help you achieve your business goals. These hacks are easy to implement and will significantly impact your productivity levels. So, let’s get started and learn how to hack your way to success!

10 Help Desk Metrics to Measure Support

Help desk metrics, also called help desk KPIs, are quantifiable indicators, such as charts, graphs, or reports used to measure the performance of your support. Help desk metrics are crucial to tracking the performance of your team and ensuring you are providing quality service. You can use help desk metrics to measure support in virtually any industry. If you perform services for customers or internal end-users, you should consider using the following help desk metrics to measure support.

Returning to work after burnout: How employers can make a difference

Burnout is a severe challenge that affects many employees, leading to significant absenteeism and a decrease in workplace productivity. In Belgium, for instance, a staggering 66.4% of those on disability for psychological reasons cite depression or burnout as the cause. This issue is mirrored across OECD countries, where nearly half of the workers with mental health issues have missed work in the past year.

5 Time Tracking Software That Integrate With QuickBooks

Are you spending countless hours manually transferring time tracking data into QuickBooks? Not only is it tedious, but it’s also prone to errors that can mess with your payroll and invoicing. In this post, we’ll dive into five top-rated time tracking tools that integrate with QuickBooks, saving you time, money, and headaches.

Remote Work Rules for Employees

Remote work is not just a trend; it’s the future of work. In a world where technology has made location irrelevant, traditional office setups are becoming obsolete. Embracing remote work is essential for companies to stay competitive and for employees to thrive. Establishing remote work rules that maximize productivity, foster collaboration, and prioritize well-being is crucial for success in this new era.

Why returning to the office won't solve worker loneliness

The workplace is one of the most important social resources in a typical American adult’s life. Fifty-four percent of Americans with close friends made at least one of them through work — their own or a partner’s — according to 2021 research from the Survey Center on American Life. Adults in the U.S. are more likely to make friends at work than in any other way, including school, the neighborhood, or through existing friends.

Rise of the 'WFH husband': The gender divide in remote work

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many of us work. During the lockdowns, working from home became the norm. However, as the world returns to normal, a new trend has emerged: the rise of the ‘WFH husband.’ This term refers to the increasing number of men working from home while their wives return to the office.