Offshoring is when companies transfer business activities or processes to a distant foreign country, usually a more affordable, developing nation. Companies can enter into an offshore outsourcing arrangement with a third party or set up their own offshore business operations. But why do companies engage in offshoring? Sure, affordability is a factor, but there are a few lesser-known reasons companies choose to offshore.
Successful projects require successful project planning and careful documentation. This is true in predictable environments like manufacturing, where a range of traditional project management practices dominates project planning. But what about creative environments? What does it look like to plan and document creative projects successfully?
There are many benefits to being an independent contractor, such as setting your own hours and working from home. However, it is important to understand the key differences between independent contractors and employees before you make the decision to become one or hire one. The Ultimate Independent Contractor vs Employee Checklist will help you with that. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between an employee and an independent contractor in terms of payroll, taxes, and more.
Today, we’re delighted to announce the general availability of Zulip’s public access option. Open-source projects and other open communities can now offer one-click access (no login required!) to part or all of their Zulip chat. For those who are not familiar with it, Zulip is a modern team collaboration tool with unique topic-based threading that is ideal for both live and asynchronous conversations. It is also a vibrant open-source project, developed by a values-focused organization.
Outsourcing to Eastern Europe has become a popular topic among companies looking for skilled professionals and a cost-effective software solution. The region includes countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Belarus, Croatia, Ukraine, and Moldova. And many of them are gaining momentum as beneficial outsourcing destinations. What’s the benefit of outsourcing to Eastern Europe?
Teamwork is an agency-focused work management tool that allows users to see everything in one place, so businesses can manage teams, projects, clients and freelancers. However, there are a number of alternatives on the market that may be more suitable, dependent on requirements.
Creative service industries such as architecture benefit greatly from project management, particularly in cases when architectural projects are being carried out at a large scale within a firm. As well as keeping track of construction and design projects, architectural firms need to have a clear overview of company-wide processes, performance, and employee workflows – all of which can be met through effective project management.
Now more than ever businesses run on software. That means that your team — whether you’re a “software company” or not — likely includes software developers. Brand and product experiences are increasingly dependent on software, and delivering delightful, compelling experiences depends on having a talented, engaged technical team.
To build relationships at work that, well, work, communication is crucial, especially now that hybrid work is on the rise. With the majority of global knowledge workers spending a mix of time in the office and remote, according to the Future Forum’s pulse study, the challenges of workplace communication are also growing. Information overload, digital distraction, knowledge silos, and overlapping communication tools can hinder collaboration.
