Ever notice your employees’ cursors dancing away even when they’re not at their desks? Enter the world of mouse jigglers—a crafty little invention that’s giving office monitoring tools a run for their money. While they might seem like harmless gadgets, their misuse can throw a wrench in workplace productivity and trust. To put things into perspective, companies as giant as Wells Fargo & Co. have fired more than a dozen employees as they were using mouse jigglers.

Is it even possible to monitor employee performance without micromanagement? Asked a random bad manager. It was impossible and daunting for her to do. However, the reality is managers like these have no clue how they are harming their employees’ mental health. We can call micromanagement in simple terms, too much management or monitoring employees while crossing certain boundaries. Did you know that a flip side to micromanagement is under-management?

Reduce burnout in your call center using Insightful’s real-time data. Monitor computer activity remotely, see workload trends, adjust schedules proactively, and create a healthier work environment that supports agent well-being and enhances team efficiency.

Agile methodologies have long been heralded as the key to responsive and efficient product development. However, recent insights reveal that many organizations struggle to realize Agile’s foundational values and full potential.

Running a small business is like trying to get a ship through stormy seas. Deadlines crash in like waves, the budget is as tight as the sails, and your crew looks up to you for guidance to get them through it. It’s tough, but there’s a lifeboat: project management software. No matter how rough the waters get, this tool can help streamline tasks, improve communication, and keep you on track.

Business involves so many challenges, but it is always about keeping everyone on the same page. Still, let’s get serious, no one wants to invest fortunes just to chat with one’s team. Maybe your budget is tight or you’re just out seeking better ways to make the collaboration more effective; anyhow, finding a decent, free group chat app makes you feel like a treasure hunt winner. This post is here to help you cut through the clutter.

In today's competitive business environment, effective team communication tools are a must. Teams need platforms that are secure, feature-rich, and cost-effective to meet the demands of modern workflows. Whether you're considering Microsoft Teams vs Slack or Skype vs Zoom, finding the right tool for your business can be challenging. Troop Messenger stands out by offering an all-in-one solution that caters to businesses of all sizes, ensuring productivity and collaboration without compromise.

Mastering the art of successful onboarding is critical, especially for B2B SaaS companies. An effective onboarding process not only helps in retaining customers, but also in boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty. The significance of onboarding becomes even more crucial when you consider the complexities involved in B2B customer service software.

I’m very happy to announce the general beta release of Zulip’s next-generation mobile app for Android and iOS! For over a year, we’ve been rebuilding mobile Zulip from scratch atop a new technical foundation powered by Flutter. The new app offers a sleek new design and a faster, smoother experience than the old app built on React Native. For those of you just tuning in: Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed for seamless remote and hybrid work.