Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

How the outsourcing industry is transitioning to remote work

Many outsourcing and offshoring firms switched to remote work during the pandemic to maintain social distancing, minimize employee health risks, and conduct business as usual. It helped employees achieve better work life balance, and employers benefitted from reduced operational costs and increased access to a global talent pool. Many outsourcing industry firms continue working remotely even after the pandemic, with more companies looking to transition.

What's a BPO call center & is it worth it for your business?

Looking to outsource call center operations? In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about BPO call centers, their benefits, and their drawbacks. We’ll also show you how to outsource call center operations for your business process. Let’s get started.

3 brand new Time Doctor features to start 2023!

Hear from Time Doctor co-founder Liam Martin, about the three brand new features that are starting 2023 off with a bang! Learn about Time Doctor's new Paid Breaks, Self-Assigned Tasks and Executive Dashboard and how they help customers identify potential problems faster and provide more accurate metrics.

Better data visibility for senior leaders, for faster decisions about improving company culture

Personalized attention and coaching for every employee is critical to building a great culture that’s defined by high performance, and Time Doctor’s granular employee monitoring data makes that possible. But when you’re regularly making more strategic decisions about talent management and resourcing — you need a ‘big picture’ view of how teams are functioning, and the differences between teams.

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.