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Flexibility in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges & Examples

What attracts the best talent these days? Well, increasingly, it's not top salaries or flashy signing bonuses - it's the prospect of more flexibility in the workplace. What could this look like in your organization?

The Fearless Organization: Book Summary

Teams willing to speak up are not only fearless, but they are also more successful. Learn what it takes in the summary of "The Fearless Organization".

Natalia Rossingol

Mar 15, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Resource Chart in 3 Steps

In project management, a resource chart comes in handy in many ways. So here's how to save time on creating one using Runn.

Leveling Up Runn's Security with SOC2: What We Learned

Runn is now SOC2 Type I certified! It was a journey, but we learned many valuable lessons on the way. And now, we'd like to share those lessons with you.

The Management Spectrum: Comparing Top Down & Bottom Up Approaches

How does top-down management compare to the bottom-up approach? How do you know which one is best in your business or department? Learn all there's to know in our comparison guide.

15 Future of Work Podcasts to Inspire You

On the hunt for inspiration? Here are our favorite future of work podcasts, packed with ideas and reflections from industry leaders.

10 Ways to Reduce Unnecessary Meetings to Be More Productive

Meetings can become costly time sinks. Learn how to work productively by cutting down on unnecessary meetings in our guide.

What is the Future of Work? (+ 7 Tips to Help You Prepare)

You've heard that we're heading for it...but what is the future of work? Learn more about it, and get our top tips for preparing to maximize the benefits.

9 Strategies for Building a People Positive Culture

Foster a thriving workplace by creating a culture that values people. Our guide will show you how to do it, step-by-step.

Autonomy at Work: Why Freedom is More Valuable Than Flexibility

Why savvy employers are looking beyond flexibility to employee autonomy, to unlock the potential of their people and business.

How the Runn Team Gets the Most Out of Remote Work

We're a remote-first organization, and we always have been. Find out what we do differently, and how our remote work ethos helps our team live their best lives.

Emily Weissang

Feb 23, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Skills Management

A huge part of making sure that your service business succeeds today is skills management. But what is skills management, and how can you map your employee's skills in a tangible way?

How to Lead by Example: The Ripple Effect of Your Actions

Learn how to lead by example with these practical tips. Discover how to inspire your team, build trust, and create a positive work culture.

Don't Underestimate Empathetic Leadership: Here's Why

Are you a leader looking to improve team morale and productivity? Learn how empathetic leadership can transform your workforce.

How to Become a Healthy Team (All You Need to Know in 30 Minutes)

Healthy teams communicate effectively, trust and challenge one another, and achieve shared goals together. And this leads to higher productivity, profitability, innovation, and more. But how do you build or become one?

Libby Marks

Feb 14, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

5 Airtable Alternatives for Resource Planning & Forecasting

If you've outgrown spreadsheets for resource planning, you've similarly outgrown Airtable. Here's a list of alternatives capable of replacing it and matching the needs of a growing company.

Breaking the Cycle of Burnout: How Runn Builds Healthy Teams

As part of our deep dive into how to build a healthy team, we caught up with Rowan Savage, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Runn. Rowan shared his thoughts on team building, work-life balance, and always having the humility to ask for help.

Libby Marks

Feb 13, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

10 Best Microsoft Project Alternatives (Backed With User Reviews)

It might be the classic project management tool, but perhaps it's time to look at MS Project alternatives? After all, the software in this space has come a long way in recent years!

Unproductive Meetings Under the Microscope: Statistics That Demand Attention [+Infographic]

Unfortunately, unproductive meetings are still shaping the workplace. Discover the shocking statistics and their impact on businesses.

From Real-Time to Any-Time: A Guide to Asynchronous Meetings

Asynchronous meetings offer a flexible and efficient way to collaborate. Here's what they're all about and how we use them to our advantage at Runn.

Iryna Viter

Jan 27, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

Metrics Matter: 7 Key Metrics that Agency Leaders Need to Track

Managing an agency can feel chaotic. But tracking these key agency metrics will help you see the forest for the trees - and make the right business decisions.

Mae Angeline

Jan 27, 2023

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Project & Resource Management

What is a Fixed Price Contract in Project Management?

Many project managers have a love/hate relationship with the fixed-price contract. Let's delve into why... and what you can do to make fixed-price contract projects work for you.

Making Things Happen - A 15-Minute Summary for Project Managers

What does it take for project managers to actually "make things happen"? Learn all the ins and outs of successful project management in our book summary.

Natalia Rossingol