DeskTime blog

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.

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.

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.