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What happens when the public sector tracks time? One institution’s 12% productivity gain

A case study of the Ministry of Economics of Latvia, where a year-long time tracking trial led to a 12% increase in productivity, faster decision-making, and shorter coordination cycles.

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Ieva Sipola 29.01.2026
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AI-driven efficiency: Are smaller teams the future—or just the latest productivity myth?

Everyone’s obsessed with AI-driven efficiency. Managers are reducing team sizes, expecting productivity gains from AI. Is it a smart approach for your team?

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Viesturs Abelis 26.01.2026
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6 process transparency habits that make remote teams more productive

Process transparency may seem like a self-evident good practice any organization would naturally adopt—especially remote teams. Yet how often do remote teams truly follow transparency principles and use them to their full potential?

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Ieva Sipola 21.01.2026
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5 ways to supercharge your productivity in 2026

What does it mean to supercharge your productivity in 2026? AI has completely changed the game. We’ll show you how to be super productive in the AI era.

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Viesturs Abelis 16.01.2026
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AI for CEOs: How I use it daily as the CEO of DeskTime

We all use AI at work, and so do our CEOs. DeskTime’s CEO Artis shares his most common use of AI for work and beyond–read and find out how and when exactly.

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Artis Rozentals 5.01.2026
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Career sabbatical for managers: When to take one and how to prepare

A career sabbatical may seem like a distant idea early in our careers. But once we finish school or university, most of us step into a working life that stretches on for decades, which can feel overwhelming. At some point, even the most committed professionals may feel the need for a deeper reset—time to reassess priorities, regain perspective, or simply prevent burnout.

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Ieva Sipola 22.12.2025
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How to spend the last weeks of the year productively

The end-of-the-year holidays are a weird time—it feels like time ticks differently. We’ve gathered 5 tips for you to make the most of these inter-holiday weeks.

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Viesturs Abelis 18.12.2025
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5 holiday party ideas for work that aren’t cringe (and employees actually like)

Looking for holiday party ideas for work? Here are 5 ideas covering both in-person and remote teams that your team will actually like. Read now.

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Viesturs Abelis 16.12.2025
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One month a year: The productivity difference separating US and European office workers, according to DeskTime data

How much of our workday do we spend doing actual work? Our latest study highlights a striking gap in how office workers in Europe and the United States allocate their workdays.

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Ieva Sipola 2.12.2025
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I’m the COO & Head of HR at DeskTime—here’s how I use AI for human resources management and beyond

If you ask me, there are plenty of benefits to using AI for human resources management, and no, it’s not stealing my…

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