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Gamification in IT: Everything you Need to Know to Boost Service Desk Gamification

We hear a lot about gamification in IT, but it can sometimes be unclear how to implement it, its benefits and challenges, and which tools are indispensable to succeed. Keeping agents motivated can be a struggle in itself, we know. Staff demotivation is not uncommon due to multiple factors – such as end-user complaints, burnout because of constant incoming incidents, and the monotony of some service desk tasks – and can lead to high agent turnover.

Introducing the new and improved Automations designer

Courier Automations lets you build smart notification workflows. With Automations, notifications can be scheduled, driven by events, canceled, and more. We’ve just completed a big redesign of the automations UI — before this overhaul, notifications were restricted to linear workflows. This made it difficult to build more advanced automations, however the new automations UI, based on React Flow, allows you to build more sophisticated workflows, including those requiring branching logic.

6 ways to enhance search marketing visibility for your clients

The more potential customers can find your client’s business online, the more often they’ll choose their product or service. Greater visibility means more customers, more sales, and — you guessed it — more revenue. This translates directly into a better bottom line for your agency. Want to know more about search marketing visibility and get some tips on increasing your clients’?

Top 11 self-hosted chat apps in 2023 for secure communication

Organizations adapting to the global trend of working remotely or in hybrid settings must maintain data privacy by adhering to local or industry-specific regulations. This can be achieved almost effortlessly with the help of self-hosted chat apps without compromising the organization's ease of usage and smooth communication. Self-hosted chat apps are open-source software that one can download, modify, and deploy in their organization as needed.

Top 7 customizable chat apps for every use case

In-app messaging has become integral to most businesses across industries due to its convenience and efficiency. For example, in the healthcare industry, live chats can help patients schedule appointments, ask medical questions, and receive timely updates about their health status. Therefore, real-time in-app messaging is no longer a nice-to-have but a must-have.

Types of Employee Monitoring Tools & Methods | DeskTrack

Types of Employee Monitoring Tools: In this fast-growing world, various technologies have taken place in which employee monitoring tool has become one of the most needed tools by companies of every field or size. Mainly employee monitoring tools are used for tracking and analyzing the activities, productivity, performance, and locations of employees working in an organization.

What's new: What we launched in March 2023

This month, we have been working on some big updates to help you present your ideas in an engaging way through our new Interactive Presentation Mode. We’ve also been working behind the scenes to bring you the next big thing: Miro AI — your new launchpad for creativity, collaboration, and productivity. To see all the newest features that will help make your day a little better in Miro, here is our roundup of releases from March.

15 essential templates for team practices from Agile experts

Agile practices are a crucial part of agile teamwork – they’re when collaboration is in high-gear and the creative juices really flow. But with more and more agile teams doing remote or hybrid work, it can be challenging to replicate the magic that happens when you’re all gathered around a physical whiteboard with a box of shared bagels and sticky notes in tow.

How to Pay Independent Contractors

Are you an employer who hires independent contractors? Are you looking for a step-by-step guide on how to pay them? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to pay your independent contractors using a method known as the “1099 payroll.” This payroll is a system that allows employers to withhold taxes and other deductions from an employee’s paycheck.

Refresh and Refocus: Why Breaks Are Crucial for Productivity

Did you manage to take a break today? It could be anything, even if it was just your lunch break. We're thrilled as long as it allows you some time to disconnect from work. ‍ Despite the urgent matters that come up during the workday, many employees have become accustomed to working endlessly without taking a break. Common justifications for not taking breaks include a heavy workload, tight deadlines, the absence of a colleague due to illness, or a pressing request from a major client.