DeskTime blog

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

The connection between music and productivity is not universal and depends on various factors, such as the type of music, the listener’s preferences, and the task being performed. So, does listening to music help you focus on work? It sure can – if you listen to it the right way.

We asked business leaders around the world about books on management skills that influenced their approach and helped them become better leaders. See what we found – and pick books for your own reading list.