Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Dan Schawbel on the Evolving Employment Landscape

Join Dan Schawbel on the Future Workforce podcast as he unpacks the rising trend of businesses ending remote work and its unexpected consequences. Discover how this shift forces top performers to quit, increasing competition for remote roles. Dan dives deep into these complex dynamics, offering profound insights that challenge traditional notions of work. Tune in to explore the evolving employment landscape in our increasingly digital world.

Empathy, advocacy, & truth - Interview with Carolyn Clark

This episode features an interview with Carolyn Clark, VP of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr. Carolyn shares what it was like working on SNL & Late Night with Conan O’Brien, why she started her own comms consulting company, and valuable case studies from her career and teachings in crisis comms.

Introducing proofs, the new feature that lets you take control of the client review process

Nothing can slow down the work you do for clients more than the approval process. Whether you’re going back and forth between various iterations because feedback was unclear, or chasing down a client to get final sign-off, it can be a huge time waste that often results in missed deadlines or less-than-stellar work. Enter proofs, the latest (and most requested!) feature we’re excited to roll out at Teamwork.

Micromanagement at Work - A Positive or Negative Strategy For Productivity?

Basically, Micromanagement at work is a management style wherein the manager or a team leader closely observes and controls the working of his team members. Such a style is often characterized by excessive control, lack of trust, and focus on minute details. However, as per the opinion of some managers, micromanagement is a good practice for ensuring high-quality work. On the contrary, it can actually have a negative impact on employees and productivity.

Examining Productivity in Remote vs. In-office Work: A Comparative Analysis

This article examines the various facets of productivity in remote and in-office work environments. With detailed insights and research, it sheds light on the unique challenges and benefits of both settings. It also highlights how Insightful's productivity tracking solutions can assist employers in fostering high productivity levels, irrespective of their employees' work locations.

A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Monitoring Practices and Tools

This guide dives into employee monitoring practices, exploring different types and tools, and discussing the balance between monitoring and respect for privacy. It introduces software like Insightful, Toggl, Teramind, and ActivTrak, discussing their uses, capabilities, and benefits in managing and improving team performance.

Building a project management communication plan: What is it and why you need one

As a project manager, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities like keeping team members focused, creating achievable schedules, task management, project deadlines, and wayward stakeholders, not to mention the overall project management communication plan. Take a breath. It's a challenging role in any organization. Have you ever wondered what sets successful project managers apart from the rest? Are the best just really good at convincing team members to meet project deadlines?