Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

October 2023

What is a sales project manager? (And how to become one)

Do you love crushing sales goals and being part of new development? Are you the type of person who wants to make a direct contribution to the agency you work for? If you answered an enthusiastic “YES” to these questions, a sales project manager position may be right up your alley. For projects to succeed, they need strong leaders to manage timelines, work well with teams, and solve problems that could impact the deliverable. This role isn’t for everybody.

The Ultimate Guide to Employee Monitoring Software: Features, Benefits, and Ethical Considerations

Productivity translates to ROI for businesses, but we often ignore its importance for employees. Employees who have a sense of belonging and are satisfied at the of the day with their contribution towards shared & clear goals defined by their organization tend to work for longer duration. So, it is actually a win-win situation for companies when they realize productivity is a mutual factor contributing to strengthening the relationship between employees and employers.

Automate Rotational Work Schedules With Workstatus.

🔄 Discover the future of workforce management with Workstatus! 🌟 Say goodbye to the hassle of manual shift scheduling and hello to streamlined, automated rotational work schedules. 🚀 In this video, we'll show you how Workstatus empowers businesses to create, assign, and manage rotating work schedules effortlessly. From flexible shift patterns to real-time updates and conflict resolution, Workstatus is your ultimate solution for optimizing productivity and employee satisfaction.

Experimenting with AI responsibly and transparently with Economist Impact's Jeremy Kingsley

Jeremy provides much useful insight into how companies can approach the adoption of #AI in a responsible way, while leveraging it to its fullest potential. We discuss: Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

ServiceNow Integration

In this video, we'll be covering the benefits of the ServiceNow integration. We'll also go through the configuration process allowing you to follow along and quickly configure this integration. The integration will allow you to automatically create and resolve incidents based off of alarms triggered in Exoprise. With incidents being sent to ServiceNow, you can begin automatically assigning incidents to the correct teams based off of criteria or automatically escalating issues that have not been addressed yet.

9 ways agencies can reduce churn and strengthen client retention

Is your customer churn rate stopping you from growing your agency? In an industry where most agencies have a relatively small number of customers, loyalty is incredibly important. Unfortunately, there are all sorts of ways that customer experience and satisfaction can suffer. Potential causes of customer churn include poor customer service, inattention to customer needs, and a weak onboarding process.

The role of the cost breakdown structure (CBS) in effective project planning

Projects have lots of moving parts that can make it difficult for agencies to create an accurate budget. But while that’s true, not having an accurate budget can result in negative consequences, like not having enough money allocated or being too optimistic and ending up missing deadlines — which can significantly impact client satisfaction.

TCS's office work policy change: Perspectives, implications, and the future of work

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s largest IT services companies, recently changed its policies. Starting on October 1, TCS mandated that its employees work from the office five days a week. As a result of this new policy, employees who fail to comply may face disciplinary action from the company. Employees and employers have expressed a variety of perspectives and considerations regarding this decision.

Rethinking the return to the office: Embracing a progressive future of work in India

Three years ago, the world was hit by a curveball called Covid-19. Companies had to scramble without a game plan, and leaders joined forces to protect their teams. Work From Home (WFH) became the knight in shining armor, even for tech giants who were WFH skeptics. Many shouted, “Farewell, traditional offices!” As the pandemic eased, remote work took over. Folks worked from different zip codes – cities, countries, even their hometowns.

Mastering the Help Desk Staffing Model: Practical Strategies for Success

As the complexity of the help desk staffing model continues to grow, businesses grapple with essential questions – When is the right time to expand the team? How to identify and hire the best-fit candidates? And what's the ideal headcount for an efficient service desk?