Remote Work 14 Remote Work Best Practices in 2024 [+ Helpful Tips] December 29, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov Applying remote work best practices can directly influence your efficiency. Embracing them can also help you move your career forward. So what are the best practices for working remotely? Let’s find out! In today’s dynamic professional environment, remote work has evolved from being an exception to becoming the norm. So it’s here to stay. And […] Read more »
Instant Messaging We Compared the 4 Best Wrike Alternatives: Here Is What We Found December 13, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov A decade ago, the words “collaboration platform” and “task management tools” meant very little to us. Most people would probably think of Excel or Gantt charts. Today, however, you can list at least a couple of popular task management apps and collaboration tools that have been around for some time. In fact, your company probably […] Read more »
Instant Messaging Viber Review: Can a Widespread Messaging App and Privacy Go Together? December 11, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov We can safely say that Viber, WhatsApp, and Messenger are the most popular free instant messengers in the world. Arguably, that’s why they aren’t considered too safe—private messenger apps are a niche market, often perceived as slightly harder to use or more limiting when it comes to features. Privacy has certainly been an issue for […] Read more »
Productivity Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It December 11, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov The phenomenon of working remotely has led to major changes within organizations across the world. These changes can be seen everywhere; from the way colleagues interact on a daily basis, to the manner in which companies recruit their workforce. The catalyst for this, of course, being the outbreak of COVID-19. Nowadays’ social context has been […] Read more »
Productivity How to Ensure Secure File Transfers in 2025: Tips and Tools December 11, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov Secure file transfers are more important than ever. As the world becomes increasingly data-dependent, sending and receiving files securely and efficiently is critical to business processes like enterprise security, team productivity, and even internal communication. Unfortunately, businesses are often handicapped by lax or non-existent sharing protocols. Further still, subpar transfer methods restrict file sizes, cap […] Read more »
Instant Messaging WhatsApp Review 2024: A Popular Instant Messenger With Safety Concerns December 10, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov When you get a new smartphone, there are about three to five apps you install first. Facebook and Instagram are typically in the top three, closely followed by a free instant messenger app of your choice. Which instant messenger you prefer will largely depend on where you live but there’s a pretty good chance that […] Read more »
Instant Messaging Brosix: We Tried 5 Basecamp Alternatives in 2024 – Here is What We Found December 10, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov If you don’t use at least one collaboration tool in 2024, we’re willing to bet your team has already suggested that you should get one. Running a team without these tools is much harder, especially if that team is working remotely. Companies around the world use these tools to efficiently communicate within their team, but […] Read more »
Productivity What Is a Breakdown in Communication in the Workplace and How to Deal With It December 10, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov Communication is a necessary tool for success in any work environment. We communicate predominantly through words, but in the modern digital world, written communication is also a must. Poor communication due to breakdowns often results in conflict and stress, especially when it happens in the workplace. These types of communication breakdowns occur when one or […] Read more »
Instant Messaging Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) Review: Is an Enterprise Social Media Network a Competitor to More Famous Team Chats? December 9, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov Microsoft has made it clear that the enterprise market is one of the company’s main focuses going forward. By expanding its Teams platform to include more and more features, acquiring Skype and LinkedIn, and executing a number of other acquisitions, Microsoft has strengthened its position and dominated the market ever since. Among Microsoft’s elaborate enterprise […] Read more »
Instant Messaging GroupMe vs. WhatsApp: Is a Specialized Team Chat Messaging App Better for Group Communication? December 9, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov It’s hard to imagine the modern smartphone experience without free instant messaging apps. Sharing memes, arranging dates, and having hour-long conversations is something most of us do almost every day, whatever our app of choice may be. More importantly, our need to stay connected to our friends seems to have been amplified by the effects […] Read more »
