Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

If long-term goals are the destination, short-term goals are the roadmap.

We are excited to introduce Guard Rails, now in open beta for Courier, a feature that allows you to set upper limits on the number of messages sent per time period. Courier business plan customers can configure these limits globally, or per user, or per user per subscription topic. Exclusions for certain subscription topics can also be set up, ensuring essential messages are always delivered.

Wrangling a team of software developers is a lot like herding cats — only worse, because in this case the cats all speak a mixture of different (programming) languages. For most agencies, managing a software development team can be even more perplexing because you don’t speak any of those languages. Thankfully, with the right processes in place, anyone can build the skills they need to successfully manage a software development team. Here are nine tips to get you started.

Did you know that 57% of customer success organizations have taken the time to create a journey map? Process mapping is a critical business tool that helps organizations to visually depict their business processes, identify inefficiencies, and optimize their workflows. In this blog, we will learn what process mapping is, explore the different types of process mapping tools available, and discuss their features and benefits. Let’s dive in.

Do you ever wonder why some people seem better at solving problems or making decisions than others? It’s not just luck or talent – it’s the power of critical thinking! Critical thinking is an essential skill that helps us analyze information, identify biases, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone who wants to improve their critical thinking skills, this article is for you.

Managing employee hours is integral to running a successful business or organization. Accurate time tracking ensures that your employees are fairly compensated and allows you to identify areas where they can improve productivity. Manual time tracking is a challenging task and is also prone to errors. Thus, many companies are looking to automate their time tracking operations for more efficiency and accuracy.

HR is the glue that holds companies together. It’s the driving force behind recruiting, onboarding, managing the people side of a business, and ensuring employees are familiar with policies and procedures that apply to themselves and overall operations. But if the role of HR professionals is still a bit vague, you may need further insight into their key responsibilities. That’s exactly what this article will unpack.

The retail industry is under enormous pressure to change. Over the past few years, shoppers have moved from in-store to online and are now somewhere in between. And they expect the same level of excellent service on every shopping channel (even emerging ones like livestream commerce). What does this mean for retailers? It’s no longer enough to offer great products. Brands are now competing on the quality of customer experiences.