DeskTime blog

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.

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.

From changing attitudes toward hybrid work to new insights about rest and focus, 2025 brought plenty of fresh ideas about what really makes people productive – and what doesn’t.

Let’s look at the latest findings in the field of productivity and AI – and what you can take away from them.

Return-to-office mandates aren’t always popular, and for some companies, they’ve led to higher attrition and even the loss of key staff. Research suggests friendships can help smoothen RTO—here’s how to cultivate them in your team.

This article goes beyond general AI chatbots to explore a diverse range of AI-powered tools built to support specific job functions. From project managers and analysts to marketers and designers—let’s dive in.

Workations can be individual journeys or team-wide events, local escapes or international adventures. These 12 workation productivity apps can help to make team events productive and pleasant for everyone.

We examined 50k+ active DeskTime users and listed their most used productive and unproductive websites and apps in 2024. Here’s what we found.

Can DeskTime be tricked? Just like any other time tracking tool, it has its blind spots. But here’s how to ensure your team sees DeskTime as a helpful ally.

We’re happy and proud to say that at the tail end of 2024, we’ve earned the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications! So, let’s talk about what they mean and how they’ll impact DeskTime users.