As a JavaScript developer, one might know that Node.js is built on top of Chrome’s V8 Engine, giving us a way to run a JS program extremely fast by compiling it to machine code directly. This in a way gives V8 the role of an Operating System, running on top of your OS, similar to how you might imagine a Virtual Machine running.

Gamification has become a go-to tool to improve participation and engagement in many contexts. Education is a big one: apps like Duolingo use game elements such as badges, streaks, and leaderboards to encourage learners and increase their engagement. With the shift to remote work, employers and HR managers have been looking into ways to improve employee engagement. Gamification is one of the best options for this.

Every company needs a sales plan. Without a plan, it’s easy to lose track of sales goals, lose momentum, and ultimately, lose money. Sales budgets can help—they make it easier to form concrete sales plans and greatly simplify sales management. In this article, we’ll cover what a sales budget is, why it’s important, and how to best create one for your business. We’ll also explore a few examples of sales budgets for different tracking periods.

Managing employees and motivating them to meet deadlines can often be overwhelming. Fortunately, you can rely on employee management software to make things easier. This software empowers your employees to contribute towards the organization’s goals and objectives. With features like time tracking, task scheduling, and reporting, employee management tools help you create growth opportunities without compromising your employee’s wellbeing.

Out of all of the major changes to the way we do business that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, remote work isn't necessarily one of them. According to a study conducted in 2019, about 99% of respondents said that they would gladly work remotely at least some of the time for the rest of their careers.

Whether you’re a startup or a multinational business, maintaining good attendance contributes to the company’s success. It also speaks volumes about your employees’ credibility and work ethic. Moreover, attendance impacts your workplace in several other ways. For example, tardiness or the persistent absence of one employee can negatively impact employee morale. That’s why the importance of attendance is quite high at work.

Good eye contact, a firm handshake, and positive in-person experiences used to go a long way in building customer trust. So what are consultants to do in this new era where remote meetings are the norm and opportunities to build trust are not as obvious?

The number of people working remotely has spiked over the last few years. But, although business may be conducted in different physical locations, the fundamentals of good employee management remain the same. Managers need to find more effective ways to help virtual employees who consistently fail to perform. And one of the best strategies is to use a performance improvement plan (PIP).

There's a reason why project managers brood skepticism when you tell them you expect every step of your original project plan to be completed on time and within budget. Even if you follow all of the essential project management best practices, there's still the potential of something going off track. Projects are tough to finish and the PMI Pulse of the Profession survey highlights this challenge.

Why do projects fail? If only there was a simple answer. Even with the best intentions and a highly motivated team, every experienced project manager knows that any number of unforeseen problems and challenges can derail even the best-laid projects. According to a UK-wide survey, 31% of business projects fail at an estimated overall cost of £250 billion to the UK economy. Why?