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15 Free Gantt Chart Templates in Docs, Word, Excel & More

Project managers often find themselves knee-deep in complex projects—juggling multiple tasks, people, and expectations at once. A detailed Gantt chart template is a great way to bring order and structure to your project management efforts. Here are 15 free Gantt Chart templates to get you started.

Introducing Fixed fee budgets: Perfect for project-based work on a set fee

As the saying goes, the best things come in threes. Turns out Teamwork.com couldn't agree more and we’re thrilled to now offer three different budget types: Time and materials, Retainer … and Fixed fee! Perfect for teams that complete project-based work on a set-fee, our new Fixed fee budget offers financial stability, profit margin tracking, and revenue transparency.

How forcing office returns harms the environment

The onset of COVID-19 in 2020 catalyzed a dramatic shift in the way we work, with many trading their office cubicles for home offices. This shift brought significant environmental benefits, highlighting the impact of our daily commutes on global carbon emissions. However, as office returns become more common, it is crucial to recognize how this transition harms the environment.

Predictive workforce analytics: The future of support software

Liam Martin, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Time Doctor, and Michael, chief data scientist, discussed the new area of predictive workforce analytics and its ramifications for the support sector in the ‘Benchmarking helpdesk software‘ webinar. By examining information from 12,000,000 support tickets, they demonstrated how predictive analytics may completely change how businesses select and use support software. These are the main takeaways from their conversation.

Competitive pay: What it is and why it matters

In today’s very competitive job market, providing competitive pay is more crucial than ever. According to a Glassdoor survey, nearly 67% of job searchers regard income as their top priority when evaluating job offers. This brings up the topic of competitive compensation, a phrase that is frequently used but not always understood completely.

The Pricing Model Your Agency Should Consider w/ Amanda Moriuchi

Many peers & consultants have said she's crazy for committing to this pricing model as a software development agency, but Amanda Moriuchi, CEO of AppIt Ventures, says the only crazy thing is to think any structure for your agency will be challenge free. Amanda & her team have made a name for themselves in Colorado & beyond, not only for doing great app development work for their clients, but also by committing to a pricing & delivery model of Fixed Bid project pricing when most other agencies of their type are consistently sticking with a Time & Materials approach.

10 Essential Employee Onboarding Strategies for Successful Integration

Employee onboarding is the process through which new employees are integrated into an organization. It involves a series of organized activities and training sessions that aim to provide the necessary knowledge and skills required for a successful start. Effective onboarding is crucial as it sets the tone for an employee’s experience within the company.

How to start a virtual assistant business

Are you thinking of setting up your own virtual assistant business? You’ve come to the right place. With more companies relying on remote workers, working as a virtual assistant (VA) is easier than ever. In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know before starting your VA business.

How to Manage Upwork Freelancers Effectively (Include Monitask)

Keeping track of everything is challenging, especially when running a busy business. That’s where the freelance team can come in handy! But managing freelancers can be tricky, and you must ensure they are productive and meet all your requirements. We’ve put together the top 3 tools for managing freelancers. Check them out below!