Remote Nov 29, 2022 Remote Team Management: Leadership Principles for Remote-First Teams When it comes to remote team management, there are a few questions remote leaders ask: How do I know if my team is working? How do I know what my team is doing if I can’...
Employee Productivity Productivity vs. Efficiency: What’s the Difference? Productivity and efficiency are terms we often use interchangeably when speaking about performance. But when you look at productivity vs. efficiency, it’s difficult for managers...
Project Management Trello vs. Asana: Which Project Management Software Can Boost Your Workflows? Trello vs. Asana: both are outstanding project management tools, but some differences set them apart. With so many software options available, it can be hard to pick the best proje...
Outsourcing 12 Easy Ways to Send Money to India India and other countries have a large pool of talented virtual assistants who can help your business succeed while charging a reasonable rate. If you want to take advantage of the...
Employee Productivity Implementing and Normalizing No-Meeting Days for More Successful Teams Are you considering a no-meetings day at your company? It’s a good idea. As you’re reading this, there’s probably a meeting on your calendar that should have been an email. F...
Field Workforce Management 11 of the Best GPS Tracking Apps for Employees If your employees move around a lot, tracking the places they are and what they're doing can be a hassle. Using a GPS tracker App can help but sub-par tools, it can be a real n...
Business Growth The Secret of Our Growth: Successful Integration Partnerships You know what the best part of working is? Working together. Looking for ways to establish your brand and create meaning...
Culture How We Pulled Off an Epic Virtual Retreat in 2020 In non-pandemic years, the Hubstaff crew shuts down karaoke bars, brainstorms exciting new initiatives, and clinks glass...
Employee Productivity 8 Time Wasters at Work (and How to Nip Them in the Bud) Wasted time at work might not seem like a big deal. In some situations, it’s a minor problem at best. But think of it...
Business Growth How to Identify, Define and Prioritize Business Goals in A Startup [Examples] In a startup like Hubstaff, there are thousands of things that need to be done, and thousands more after that. Part of the battle of running a successful business is spending...
Project Management How to Get More Organized with Trello Gantt Charts Software There’s barely any need to introduce the superpowers of Trello because it’s the top choice for organizing work for project managers across the globe. The philosophy that stands...
Business Growth Why Startups Fail: 11 Mistakes Founders Keep Making Hindsight is a beautiful thing. Over time, you can look back on something and see exactly where you went wrong. This prevents you from making the same mistake again. Unfortunately,...
Remote From Castles to Hackathons: The Best Advice From Our Retreat in Lisbon As a 100% remote team, our annual retreat is a big deal for us. It’s one of the only chances for our growing team to meet up, work together, and talk about the future of Hubstaff...
Management Remote Team Management Training Programs: The Definitive List Most of us have developed strong leadership skills throughout our lives, whether through school, extracurriculars, or family life. Unfortunately, not all of this experience can be...
Time Management How to Measure Cycle Time: A Comprehensive Guide A project’s success is dependent on the ability to practice effective time management. By calculating cycle time, you can gauge productivity on a task-by-task basis to save time,...
Management What Is a Performance Standard and How to Create One for Your Business When it comes to growing a business, increasing your hiring velocity is only half the equation. You’ll also need to create a performance standard to set these new hires up for su...
Project Management What is Time Management in Project Management? (And How to Do It Right) The role of time management in project management is to help you plan every stage of your project from planning to launching and tracking. This way, your projects are on pace to me...