Are you struggling to manage your time well? Since the pandemic, millions of workers have suddenly faced a new challenge – time management when working from home. If you struggle with time management, the practical solution is to use suitable systems and tools. It takes practice and patience, but it’s something you can learn. By creating an environment that works better for you, you can boost productivity and deliver better results. Let’s start creating that environment. Why time management matters for remote employees Remote work is here to stay. For years, we’ve read about its benefits: flex ..read more

As pesky as they might seem, time tracking apps are your best ally in finding out how you spend your time day in and day out. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the best time tracking apps to help you be more productive and get paid fairly—no matter if you’re a small business owner or a freelancer. We’ll start with a review of each tool, along with screenshots, mobile time tracking features—yes, it’s 2022 any minute now—key takeaways, and a dead-simple comparison chart. Plus, a few reasons why time-keeping apps are beneficial for project managers and team members. Time tracking apps 1. Paymo ..read more

Over the last decade, the idea of working remotely has been appealing to many 9-to-5 workers even if they like the office environment. Why? Remote work allows employees to schedule the workday for focus and productivity, keep a work-life balance, and eliminate stress at work. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when quarantines and lockdowns have pushed millions of people around the world to work from home, interest in working remotely has grown. According to remote work statistics, a hybrid WFH model has experienced a sharp rise of 42% beginning March 2020 in the U.S. As a result, it ..read more

Resource management software and resource scheduling software have come a long way from colored spreadsheets, prone to human errors. That’s why I’ve decided to do a detailed review of the best resource management and scheduling tools to help you match your current project demand with the available resources. You’ll get an overview of each tool, along with screenshots, key takeaways, and a comparison chart at the end to help you make a more rational decision. Plus, there’s a rundown on a bit of theory. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the best agency resource management software out ..read more

If you’re a new project manager and are here for project managements tips for tech leaders, don’t feel uneasy. Project management is not an easy task. Even experienced project leaders find the whole process demanding. A project in a company or business involves a cut-out unit of work connected to an overall vision or desired outcome. The person overseeing the group in charge of the project is the project manager. A project manager needs to possess quality experience in the project niche. Specific soft skills, such as leadership and effective communication, are invaluable skills to a project ma ..read more

Project management as a practice wouldn’t be where it is today without Gantt charts. These visual, horizontal bars make project-related information more appealing and easy to grasp for all stakeholders involved. However, how do you know which one to choose? To help you, I’ve compiled a list of the best Gantt chart software, including an overview of each tool, screenshots, key takeaways, and a chart (no pun intended) to compare cloud-based Gantt chart software. At the end of this article, there’s also a bit of theory on how they evolved. Here are the top 8 Gantt chart software I’ve tested and r ..read more

What projects or tasks did your team accomplish yesterday, last week, last month, or last year? How much time did you spend on project X? How much money would you bill on that project? Honestly, one of the most challenging parts of handling projects and tasks is managing time and billables. Although you can adopt simple timesheets for small teams, the situation is hectic when you’re working with a large team. Whether you’re managing finances or time, you should adopt a reliable system that keeps your team and projects on the right track. More efforts are needed if your team is working remotely ..read more

Project management tools and software have come a long way in the last few years. I thought it was about time for a detailed review of the modern tools designed to support how teams work today. I scoured the market to come up with the top tools used in project management. These products scale with you, let your team manage their projects the way they want to, and have a user experience that isn’t—well—horrible. Most of the tools that made this list are more suited for small and medium businesses, and there are trade-offs here and there. You’ll save hours of research by reading this guide, as I ..read more

The company was recognized among the most proficient solutions for streamlining administrative tasks and managing project data.  SEATTLE, WA. October 20, 2021 — Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has announced Paymo among the best time and expense software companies of 2021. The top systems were evaluated based on essential features and reporting functions.  Paymo and other solutions on the list provide expense tracking, project tracking, and reimbursement management. The study also examined systems that support ..read more

The concept of remote work is not novel. In theory, certain jobs can be done outside of the traditional office with ease. Still, models of remote work vary across the globe, just as a teacher in Germany might have a dissimilar experience than one in Argentina or Taiwan. After the December 2019 Sars-CoV-2 outbreak, which quickly spread into a pandemic, work & project management have been implemented for work-from-home environments (WFH, for short). In light of COVID-19, project management software and online video conferences have been the nut and bolt of the remote work environment.  ..read more