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The most and least productive apps of 2023

The most and least productive apps of 2024—how do you compare?

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

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Ieva Sipola 2.04.2025
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How to trick desktime main banner

Hacking DeskTime: Why employees try and how to prevent it

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.

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Ieva Sipola 4.03.2025
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DeskTime is now ISO 27001 certified

DeskTime is now ISO 27001 certified: What does it mean for our users?

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.

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Ieva Sipola 27.01.2025
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Top time management mistakes

Common time management mistakes professionals make and how to fix them

Time management is at the heart of professional success. Whether you’re just starting or you’re already a seasoned senior, you still have to know how to balance tasks, deadlines, and personal responsibilities. And yes, even the most experienced professionals sometimes struggle and make time management mistakes.

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Ieva Sipola 22.01.2025
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Productive work environment

Productive work environment: Types, elements, best practices

Creating a productive work environment for your team isn’t easy, especially with everyone scattered across different locations. Here we take an in-depth look at what it means to create a productive work environment for everyone and why managers have a critical role in it.

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Ieva Sipola 28.08.2024
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How to manage a remote team and build a strong culture: 6 essential strategies

Many organizations face a pressing challenge – how to manage a remote team effectively? For many managers, keeping their remote employees productive and satisfied may seem daunting.

Here we look at six tips for managing remote teams that are beneficial both for your business and your employees.

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Ieva Sipola 30.07.2024
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10 reasons why now is the best time to hire remote employees

Over the past years, more and more businesses have chosen to hire remote employees. Remote work, once a perk, has become the…

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Ieva Sipola 8.07.2024
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Summer hours at work

Summer hours at work: 6 common types and how to implement them in your company

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, many workplaces consider implementing summer hours at work. If that includes you, you’ve come to the right place! This article explores the types of summer flex hours and how to introduce them at your workplace.

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Ieva Sipola 10.06.2024
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Employee cross-training

What is employee cross-training and how to do it right

Employee cross-training—the practice of training your staff to do tasks that lie outside their normal responsibilities—is not a new concept. But what are employee cross-training benefits, and why should you try it in your company?

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Ieva Sipola 11.04.2024
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