Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

The modern guide to call center automation

Call center automation helps simplify and streamline existing business processes. It’s also a great way to optimize your call center resources and reduce or eliminate unnecessary costs. However, with automation comes a lack of human interaction — which can leave customers unhappy. Then how do you automate processes and provide a great customer experience? In this article, we’ll cover what call center automation is, its types, key benefits, and major challenges.

How much does it typically cost to hire a virtual assistant?

Want to hire a virtual assistant but not sure if you have the budget? A major concern for most business owners looking to outsource their activities is: How much is a virtual assistant going to cost me? Whether you’re a small business owner looking to improve your workflow, or a larger company looking for administrative assistance, it’s important to calculate the cost of a VA.

10 key reasons to hire a virtual assistant for your business

It’s no secret that the virtual assistant industry has grown over the last few years. But why hire a virtual assistant? How can they help you and your business? This article will highlight the top 10 reasons to hire a virtual assistant. We’ll also cover when you need to hire one, how to manage them effectively, and where you can hire them from.

A foolproof time and attendance policy for remote employees

A time and attendance policy is essential for every business as it contains everything employees need to know about work hours, attendance, and applying for time off. Implementing a time and attendance policy for brick-and-mortar businesses is easy. But how do you implement a time and attendance policy for remote employees? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about drafting a standard policy for every remote employee.

Managing offshore teams (challenges, solutions, tools)

Keen on managing offshore teams more effectively? Whether you have a startup or an established company, hiring an offshore team can help you achieve your organizational goals and expand your business. However, managing an offshore team isn’t as easy as managing an in-house team. You can’t just walk over to them to check their progress as you would in an office. You’ll need the right strategies and tools to help your offshore teams function efficiently.

A simple guide on time tracking for consultants

Time tracking is an important step in managing time effectively for a consultant or anyone offering freelance professional services. Time tracking gives insights into how long you spend on a client project and how to improve your time management skills and productivity. It’s also the easiest way to ensure you get paid for the hours you put in. This also ensures that an employer won’t underpay or overpay its consultants.

New Time Doctor breaks enhance time tracking accuracy and workday visibility

We are very excited to announce the release of a long-awaited feature – Time Doctor Breaks! Our newest feature enhances the already powerful Time Doctor reports with even more accuracy and clarity on how time is spent at your organization. Say goodbye to workarounds and manually adding up break times for your employees. We’ve made it simple for organizations to track different types and durations of breaks for all teams.

Top 12 time tracking software for virtual assistants

Accurate time tracking can help a virtual assistant with client invoicing, project management, productivity tracking, and more. But there are many time tracking tools in the market, and you may need help to choose one that suits your requirements. In this article, we’ll explore the 12 best time tracking software for virtual assistants, their features, pricing, and customer ratings. We’ll also explain how to select a suitable time tracking tool and the benefits of time tracking.

Managing remote workers toolkit: Best tools and strategies

Interested in a toolkit for managing remote workers? Since the pandemic, many companies have allowed their employees to work from home. Now, if you’re new to remote work, figuring out how to manage your remote team can seem daunting. However, with the right remote work toolkit, managing your distributed team should be a piece of cake! In this article, we’ll show you the tools you need in your managing remote workers toolkit and highlight their key features.

How we built a better Time Doctor for you in 2022, and what's coming in 2023

The ripple effects of widespread resignations — amid growing demand for remote jobs, transparency and wellbeing at work — continued to be felt in 2022 and will likely shape 2023 too. Every year, it becomes more and more imperative to adopt digital tools that help both employers and employees create a more accountable, flexible, and collaborative workplace.