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13 Benefits of Workforce Planning

To build a motivated, innovative, and highly skilled workforce, you need to invest in workforce planning. Here's why.

Hannah Taylor-Chadwick

Feb 8, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

What is Workforce Scheduling & How to Optimize It

Workforce scheduling has a massive impact on the operations of your business, so why settle for less than best? Dig into the details and optimize for success.

Masooma Memon

Feb 7, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

10 Best Tools for Employee Scheduling

From finding the right resources to scheduling shifts, here’s 10 of the best employee scheduling tools to try out in 2024.

Libby Marks

Feb 1, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

Getting Started With Project Control: A Complete Guide

Learn what project control is all about, what questions it is trying to answer and how an effective control system will set you up for success.

Nicole Tiefensee

Jan 29, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

Empowering Your Workforce: A Guide to Workforce Development

For a resilient, thriving workforce that has all the skills needed to be competitive - now, and in the future - invest in workforce development.

Hannah Taylor-Chadwick

Jan 29, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

How to Plan and Track Project Milestones for Better Project Management

Creating project milestones helps you establish a clear pathway to project fulfillment and success. Let's take a look at how to create milestones for your projects.

Humanizing Resource Management in 2025

Resource management isn't just about scheduling people to projects! Humanize your resource management practice by focusing on these key factors.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) & How They Can Transform Workplace Culture

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) contribute to a more inclusive, engaged, and innovative workplace, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organization as a whole. Here's all you need to know about ERGs.

Iryna Viter

Jan 23, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

What is Scope Creep & How to Handle it in Your Projects

It's unrealistic to think that you can avoid scope creep completely, so make sure you understand how to manage it and minimize it for the best project outcomes.

Masooma Memon

Jan 23, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

Why Your Business Needs Time Tracking

To track or not to track? That is the question about time tracking you've probably asked yourself more than once. If you own a business delivering services, time tracking is worth the hassle. Here's why.

From Rigid to Fluid: The Rise of the Liquid Workforce

The concept of a liquid workforce has emerged as a response to the changing dynamics of the modern workplace. Here's what it's all about.

Natalia Rossingol

Jan 17, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

How to Define a Project Scope in 6 Simple Steps: A Guide

Your step-by-step guide to successfully scoping projects. Become an expert in this underestimated project management essential.

Libby Marks

Jan 17, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Milestone Chart / Schedule — A 9-Minute Guide

Creating a milestone chart can be quick and simple if you have the right tools on the table. Here's how to do it in 7 simple steps.

Drive by Daniel Pink: Book Summary Part by Part

Discover the surprising factors that truly drive workplace motivation in our insightful summary of "Drive" by Daniel Pink.

Natalia Rossingol

Jan 16, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

15 Workforce Planning Metrics: How to Measure What Matters

What's the key to better workforce management decisions? The right data. Here's a rundown of the essential workforce planning metrics you should be tracking.

Hannah Taylor-Chadwick

Jan 15, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

An Introduction to Human Capital Management

The competition for talent is more fierce than ever. But human capital management practices can help you build the thriving, talented workforce your organization needs.

Masooma Memon

Jan 15, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

What is a Staff Manager? Key Roles & Responsibilities

Time to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of your team? Hiring a staffing manager can be a good starting point. Here's what the role involves.

Natalia Rossingol

Jan 15, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

20 Best Smartsheet Alternatives for Project & Resource Management in 2025

No longer sweet on Smartsheet? Plenty of PMs start looking at Smartsheet alternatives after realizing it doesn't serve their needs. That search can be overwhelming - but we're here to help.

How to Tap into Your Company's Collective Wisdom

Knowledge is power! The collective wisdom built by your employees and baked into your organization is your biggest advantage - if you know how to leverage it.

The Power of Psychological Safety in Building a Supportive and Safe Workplace

Want to transform your workplace into a hub of trust, openness, and innovation? Discover the incredible power of psychological safety and how to embody it.

Natalia Rossingol

Jan 8, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

Pain-Free Sprint Scheduling: A Quick Guide

Concerned about making the most of valuable development time? Don't underestimate the importance of efficient sprint scheduling.

Hannah Taylor-Chadwick

Jan 3, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

Creating an Implementation Plan: The Beginner's Guide

To get from point A to point B, you always need an implementation plan. Here's what it's all about and how to create one.

Iryna Viter

Jan 3, 2024

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Project & Resource Management

A Guide to Project Objectives: Definition, Examples & Tips

Setting project objectives, but don't know where to start? Check our beginner's guide to project objectives, their examples, and how to write ones yourself.

Iryna Viter