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Learn how top companies are shifting from busywork to meaningful impact—and how you can too.

This month, our Product team rolled up their sleeves, dove into your feedback, and transformed your requests into powerful new features and improvements. From game-changing updates to subtle enhancements, here’s everything you need to know about what’s fresh and upgraded in Teamwork.com!

Did you know that 82% of data breaches involve human error in messaging systems? Without strong oversight mechanisms, your organization could be one careless message away from a costly breach. While firewalls and endpoint protection play their part, the backbone of secure corporate communication lies in administrative controls and audit trails. Together, these tools form a framework of accountability—preventing unauthorized activity and documenting every action in real-time.

Securing Microsoft Azure can feel daunting. It’s an enormous platform with near endless customizations and settings. Plus, threat actors are always on the hunt for vulnerabilities, and even small missteps—like an overlooked setting—can put your entire cloud at risk. The best strategy? Start secure from day one. Below, we’ll walk you through five security best practices every engineer team should know in order to protect their Azure environment.

How do you keep track of your team’s productivity when they’re not in the office anymore? When the pandemic hit, companies had to adapt almost overnight. Office routines disappeared. Desks went empty. Suddenly, your team was working from bedrooms, kitchen tables, and sometimes even cars. That shift made one thing very clear. Remote work time tracking is no longer optional.

The job market has never been more intense. Job postings are fewer, competition is fiercer, and AI is starting to take over the game. For applicants, the drill continues: apply, wait, interview… then do it again — over and over. For recruiters and HR professionals, it’s just the opposite, a pile of resumes, gut feelings, and constant anxiety of missing out on top talent. As the pressure mounts, interviews stretch out for multiple rounds.

Organizations demand employees to be more productive, but team members are maxed out. About 80% of the global workforce confesses they don’t have enough “energy” or “time” to do their work. Typically, a 9-5 employee is interrupted every two minutes or 275 times a day! To put it another way, managing your schedule and time is more important than ever.

How can technology improve Employee Productivity in 2025? Good question indeed. Over the years, technology has become more advanced and has taken over many sectors. Technology is everywhere, from IT and software development to the food and restaurant industries. If used properly, advanced tech tools, apps, and software solutions can skyrocket your Employee Productivity beyond your expectations. Did you know that you can automate at least 50% of your work if you use the right tools?

From powerful planning tools to interactive meeting and a visual refresh that makes everything feel just a little smoother, this month we’ve been busy bringing you updates designed to help your team move faster and collaborate more intuitively. Last month, at Behind the Canvas, we shared our vision for helping teams move from ideas to execution with greater speed, fewer barriers, and tighter alignment across every stage of work.

Non-work app usage can signal burnout, boredom, or misaligned workloads. Learn how to spot these patterns and protect team productivity with PC tracking software.