Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Google Chat vs Slack: Can Google's Team Chat Compete Against the Market Leader?

While Google Chat might not be the newest feature in the Google Suite, it’s still a top choice for team chat apps. Its seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem makes it really easy to use, which is why it’s a great choice for anyone who uses Google services. Google Chat is still seen as an effective chat application in the market. If you’ve been following our blog, you may have noticed that we love comparing team chat apps in our team chat wars.

Visual product roadmaps: align, adapt, and succeed as an Agile team

Agility is critical in Agile product management. It’s right there in the name. Teams need to be able to align on plans and priorities, execute at speed and scale, and then be able to adapt in-flight as situations and priorities evolve. To make that possible, Agile teams need visual product roadmaps.

Once Upon a Career: Navigating Work & Leadership Through Fables with Pat Wadors, CHRO at Intuitive

This episode features an interview with Pat Wadors, Chief Human Resources Officer at Intuitive, where she leads a global organization responsible for all aspects of the company’s employee experience. In this episode, Miriam sits down with Pat to discuss her book Unlock Your Leadership Story, the evolution of DEI in the workplace, and the importance of storytelling for fostering connection among employees.

How to Create a Storyboard in Miro

Want to master storyboarding in Miro? Join Radoslav Bali and George Radu as they walk you through their complete workflow for planning a Hero video using Miro’s collaborative tools. From gathering research and brainstorming ideas to sketching frames, organizing timelines, and refining with stakeholder feedback, this tutorial covers every step of the process.

Employee monitoring: Pros, cons, types, tools

Employee monitoring can be tricky. You need to strike a balance between your company’s need to monitor employee activity and an employee’s right to privacy. That’s why, while there are several ways to monitor employees, you need employee-friendly solutions that work for your company’s specific requirements. In this article, we’ll explain what employee monitoring is, its benefits and drawbacks, and five types of monitoring solutions.

Free software needs free thinking

I recently participated in discussions at Open Forum Europe’s EU Open Source Policy Summit, FOSDEM and Open UK’s State of Open conference. All of these discussions touched on how governments and open source vendors need to work together and, specifically, how public sector organisations can help fund open source development.

The Importance of Mitigating Cloud Dependency Risks in UK Government

In a rapidly evolving world, the threats to business continuity are more pressing than ever. Just five years ago, few could have predicted the scale of geopolitical conflict in Europe or the alarming trend of undersea communication cables being severed. Today, these risks make it imperative for UK government organisations to reassess their business continuity planning, particularly for critical communications.

Workloads Are the Biggest Stressor for 54% of Employees-Here's What Employers Can Do

Overwhelmed employees don’t just burn out—they disengage, leading to missed goals and high turnover. With 54% of employees naming unmanageable workloads as their top stressor, it’s time to rethink your approach. Discover how to create a balanced, productive workplace with strategies that reduce stress, boost engagement, and build a resilient team.

How to Write an Objective Summary: A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine skimming through a five-page report when all you really need is a few key takeaways. Frustrating, right? Now flip it—what if you’re the one writing, and your audience just wants the essentials? That’s where an objective summary comes in. It’s not about opinions or fancy words; it’s about clarity.