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.

Just because they’re the captain of the ship doesn’t mean they’re rowing in the right direction. Give feedback to keep yourself and the whole team afloat.

After working with and interviewing hundreds of agency owners on my podcast Agency Life, one thing seems to ring true for all—the journey to starting an agency is often wide and varied. And while that path is different for everyone, their backstories are unanimously fascinating. Most agency owners I’ve spoken to had never run a business before starting their agency, but they had a deep passion for helping other businesses grow.

Looking for a way to boost business performance effectively? You can do that by using an employee attendance tracker. The reason why is pretty straightforward. Certainly, monitoring your team attendance can give you insights that will help you manage your team better. However, the old-fashioned way of tracking employee attendance using a visual spreadsheet is troublesome, outdated, and wrong.

The benefits of ITIL to a company or organization are widely discussed. This makes sense for the bigger picture, from the perspective of an organization. Smart organizations these days are adapting an ITIL framework to straighten out their IT service management and achieve business goals. However, it’s not so often you hear the question: what are the ITIL benefits to individuals?

As a founder or leader at a small business, growth is incredibly exciting — it means the thing you’re building is working, gaining steam, and growing market share. But growth can be painfully complicated, too. You’ll inevitably reach a point where there’s more to do than you or your current team can get done — but is there enough work to justify hiring a new employee? In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to decide when it’s time to hire.

Knowing exactly when to hire project managers (whether your first one or another to join a growing team) is crucial but tricky. Wait too long, and chaos intensifies — cutting into productivity and profits. Yet, hiring too early can be a resource drain that could threaten profitability differently, especially for startups and small businesses. Businesses that have never had a formal project manager might have the toughest time with this decision.

We all have journeys in life. Rarely do these plans go as expected. Some people fight the direction, believing that the only goals for their life and career are those precisely mapped out with extreme detail. When life throws them a jolt, it can be disconcerting. Some people fall apart. Other people like to take the path that comes to them. People like Andréa Maria Cecil Topper, Director of Internal Communications at Guardant Health,