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Leading Through Difficult Times: Top Tips for Managers

Leadership is not a prize you can get from a cereal box. It takes hard work, determination, and a strong vision to be an effective leader. On top of that leadership is even more crucial for success during hard times, as it shows you how to lead through the ups and downs of life. As…

January 18th, 2023  8 minutes

Are You Ready for the Challenges of Remote Work? What You Need to Know Before Making the Switch

Choosing to work remotely is a big one. It can be an amazing experience, or it can be a total disaster (and, we don’t want that.) Before making the switch, it’s important to be aware of the most common remote work struggles and challenges.  In this blog post, we will discuss the most common remote…

January 16th, 2023  8 minutes

How to Use Time Tracking Project Software Effectively

Time-tracking project software can be an effective way to help you manage your time and projects more effectively. Many time tracking software is available, so it can be tricky to know which one is right for you. We will discuss the different features of project time tracking software and how to use them effectively. Also,…

January 13th, 2023  9 minutes

The Expert Guide to Keeping in Touch With Remote Employees and Hourly Contractors

In this era of apparent “overcommunication”, we can miss the essence of effectively transmitting our messages. Is it professional to add emojis? How often should you check-in with remote employees and hourly contractors? And more crucial, what is the best way to do it?  As remote work continues to become a more popular working practice,…

January 11th, 2023  8 minutes

Top 17 Time Doctor Alternatives 2024

Time tracking has become an essential aspect of modern work, especially with the rise of remote work. It helps individuals and teams to stay accountable, manage their workload, and improve their productivity. However, tracking apps can be too complex or expensive, making it challenging to choose the right one for your needs. Time Doctor is…

January 9th, 2023  21 minutes

How to be an Effective Remote Manager: Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams

With so many people working remotely these days, the remote manager has become a critical role in companies of all sizes. Remote managers are responsible for ensuring that their team members have the resources and support they need to be productive, while also maintaining communication and collaboration. Sounds exhausting, eh?  Yet, not impossible! If you…

January 4th, 2023  8 minutes

The Top Industries Likely to be Affected by an Economic Downturn

As we all know, an economic crisis can strike at any time, just ask everyone dealing with the COVID-19 aftermath! And while it’s impossible to predict exactly which industries will be hit the hardest, some are more likely to feel the effects than others. But which industries are likely to be hit the hardest? We’ve…

January 2nd, 2023  8 minutes

How to Set Up an Online Party for Remote Employees

Virtual parties for remote teams are becoming increasingly popular as remote work continues to grow. They’re a great way for companies and teams that can’t always meet face-to-face, no matter how much they want to! There are many ways to celebrate online. For example, one fun way to celebrate with your friends is by hosting…

December 30th, 2022  9 minutes

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How to Manage a Field Service Team: Tips and Strategies for Optimizing Your Field Service Operations

If you’re like most business owners, field service is a critical part of your operations. You rely on field service workers to provide quality service and support to your customers. But field service can be challenging. Yes, we know how difficult it can be to manage a field team and optimize field service operations. In…

December 28th, 2022  8 minutes

Motivating Remote Employees: Tips And Tricks

Employee motivation plays an important role in ensuring employee productivity. Therefore managers try their level best to motivate employees whether they are working as a remote team or performing their tasks in an office setting. However, it might be difficult for managers to motivate remote team members for some reasons. Why might a remote workforce…

December 26th, 2022  9 minutes

Are Remote Employees More Productive?

A lot has changed in how we work over the past few years. With advances in technology, more and more employees are working remotely. Some people believe that remote employees are less productive than those who work in an office setting. But is this really the case? Let’s examine some of the pros and cons…

December 24th, 2022  9 minutes

The Benefits of Allowing Employees a Flexible Schedule: Work Flexibility at Its Best

It’s no secret that people are working longer hours than ever before. In fact, according to a study by Gallup, American employees now work an average of 47 hours per week, that’s a lot of time! Therefore, for many people, it’s challenging to balance work with other obligations, such as taking care of children or…

December 21st, 2022  8 minutes

Are You a Toxic Boss? Signs Your Leader Habits Might Be Damaging Your Team

Toxic bosses are like the elephant in the room: they exist, but we don’t talk about them, even when we should be. No one deserves to be working under those conditions! Especially, if you’re like most people that spend the majority of your waking hours at work.  It’s important to have a healthy and positive…

December 19th, 2022  8 minutes

Are Your Employees Slacking Off? What to Look For and How to Stop It

Slacking off at work seems so easy nowadays, we got that video of the cute, little parrot throwing everything from the kitchen counter, the birth of a new meme every single week, and wait! Did Billie Eilish change her hair color again? Ah! Distractions are just everywhere. Yes, we can find a million and one…

December 16th, 2022  8 minutes

How the Pandemic Changed Business Forever?

The Rise of Remote Working The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread panic and disruption on a scale that is hard to comprehend. Amid all this chaos, one silver lining has been the rise of remote working. Forced to adapt to a new reality, large and small businesses have embraced remote working to keep their operations…

December 14th, 2022  9 minutes

Morning Routines of Productive People

Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time in the day to get everything done? You’re not alone. One way to help increase your productivity is to develop a morning routine. Not only will this help you start your day off on the right foot, but it can also set the tone for…

December 12th, 2022  9 minutes

Getting Distracted While Working Remotely

Tips and Tricks on Staying Focused Working remotely is a great way to have more flexibility in your schedule and take control of your work-life balance. However, it can be easy to get distracted while you’re working from home. Late in 2020, Upwork released an economic report stating that 41.8% of Americans were working remotely….

December 9th, 2022  7 minutes

10 Ways to Improve Collaboration Between Teams in a Remote Company

In a remote company, the success of the business often relies on the effectiveness of team collaboration. When team members can work together, they can produce great results. However, poor collaboration can make it difficult for a remote company to achieve its goals. In this article, we will discuss ten ways to improve collaboration between…

December 7th, 2022  8 minutes

How to Monitor Employees without Being Overly Intrusive and Still Protect Their Privacy

In today’s workplace, many businesses operate in a hybrid environment, with employees working from offices and remote locations, or anywhere they choose. This setup benefits employers and employees; employers can save on office space, and employee productivity remains high. However, maintaining and managing employee productivity is the employer’s responsibility, so how do you monitor employees…

December 2nd, 2022  8 minutes

Employee Activity Reports: What to Look for and How to Analyze Them

It’s no secret that employee productivity is crucial to the success of any organization. That’s why managers are tasked with reviewing employee activity reports regularly. However, do you know what to look for in an activity report? And how can you use the data to improve employee productivity?  Sometimes, activity reports can look colorful and…

November 30th, 2022  8 minutes

The Perils of Punishment in the Workplace: Why It’s Not Effective and What to Do Instead

It’s no secret that workplace punishment is on the decline. A growing number of studies have shown that punishment, in all its various forms, is not an effective way to manage employee behavior. It often has the opposite effect, leading to decreased productivity, lower morale, and even higher staff turnover rates. Of course, you wouldn’t…

November 28th, 2022  9 minutes
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How to Cheat Time Trackers

How to Cheat Time Trackers: Most Common Ways Employees Can Trick Time Tracking Software

Time tracking is an important part of any business. It helps you keep track of how much time employees spend on specific tasks, and it can help you identify areas where you can save money. However, some employees find ways to cheat the system and get paid for hours they did not work. In this blog…

July 7th, 2022  9 minutes

Change Management: The Impact on Organizations

“The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow. “Rupert Murdoch, Change Management Review. Life is a series of changes. It can be exciting, new, and full of possibilities—or it can be scary, uncomfortable, and unknown. Change can have both good and bad consequences…

March 31st, 2022  15 minutes

Do Higher Wages Increase Productivity?

As employers strive to achieve high employee productivity, one strategy that often comes into play is wage increases. Wages affect employee productivity in several ways, but the most significant impact may be on worker motivation and satisfaction. Raising wages will likely make employees happy because they will see an increase in their take-home pay. They…

April 25th, 2024  13 minutes

Productivity vs. Efficiency: What’s More Important in the Workplace?

There are a lot of discussions these days about productivity vs. efficiency in the workplace. Many people believe that if we could just get more things done, we would be more successful.  However, there is another side to this story: efficiency. It is just as important to be efficient as it is to be productive….

April 3rd, 2022  14 minutes

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