Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

10 best instant messaging SDKs and real-time chat APIs in 2024

For businesses all throughout the world, fast and secure communication is fundamental. With over 3.21 billion active users engaging in over-the-top messaging apps daily, the significance of real-time chat solutions continues to surge. In this scenario, leveraging real-time chat APIs and instant messaging SDKs has become critical. These technologies provide a streamlined method of communication, whether it is for smooth customer service or internal cooperation.

Revolutionizing your workforce with an employee well-being strategy

Taking care of employees’ well-being and happiness should be a priority for modern companies. Over the past 4 years, employee satisfaction projects have increased by 20%. This suggests that companies are realizing they need to put money into these projects.

Leveraging flexible work policies for a 16% boost in revenue growth

Following the epidemic, there has been a notable shift in the conventional workplace setting. With businesses starting to operate again in person, there is a greater discussion about hybrid work arrangements. A new analysis from hybrid work management start-up Scoop, published in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, clarifies how different approaches could impact revenue growth, a critical business indicator.

Scrum master vs. project manager: Understanding the key differences

Different projects need different tools — but they also need different types of leaders to guide the project team to success. In the world of project management, there are two main types of leadership roles: project managers and Scrum masters. But what’s the difference between the two job descriptions, and which one is the best choice for your agency’s next project?

Employee Productivity Tracking - 8 Ways to Follow

Companies are looking for ways to improve their productivity in the current world of competition. However, they must remember employees’ well-being and satisfaction in achieving success. Technology has made it easy for companies to maintain high employee efficiency. Post-COVID-19, companies have switched to hybrid work schedules in which employees can work from their remote locations, and therefore, employee productivity tracking has become more important.

Office attendance doesn't drive team connection. So what does?

Most teams no longer sit shoulder-to-shoulder, even if individual members go into their closest office every day. When teams are not co-located, you need to be much more intentional about bringing them together. At Atlassian, we aim to have teams meet in-person at one of our offices a few times per year, and we prioritize building relationships and advancing mission-critical work during that time. These team gatherings are part of our Intentional Togetherness Gathering (ITG) program.

Hosting Effective Hybrid Meetings with MS Teams: Best Practices and Tips

As many companies are adopting a combination of on-site and remote work, the way meetings are conducted is also changing. Today, hybrid meetings are becoming much the norm amongst workplaces — sometimes referred to as the “new normal”. Regardless of location, teams can now seamlessly collaborate, and keep track of progress and tasks without the need to travel. Learn more about how this meeting format works, as well as hybrid meeting tips and practices to take into account.

Project Schedules 101: Why You Need Them and How to Make Your Own

It’s harder to lose sight of deadlines and goals when they’re right in front of you. Project schedules map your project tasks on a timeline, so you always know what comes next. In this article, we’ll walk you through the seven steps to create a project schedule and share some of our favorite templates to get you started. A new project at work often signals the beginning of another adventure filled with stakeholders, deadlines, deliverables, and tools.