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Who works more—managers or employees? Study analyzes time spent in meetings, productivity, and more

In our latest study, DeskTime looks at time spent in meetings, productivity, and more to put to the test the classic conundrum that managers work less than employees.

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Viesturs Abelis 24.04.2025
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The pros and cons of RTO mandates—what’s the right approach for YOUR company?

Companies are bringing employees back to the office. But is it the right choice? Explore the pros and cons of RTO mandates for your organization.

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Viesturs Abelis 14.04.2025
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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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Using DeepSeek for work—Tips and risks

Should you be using DeepSeek for work?  The artificial intelligence landscape is growing more crowded by the day, with tools like ChatGPT,…

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Viesturs Abelis 26.02.2025
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EU’s time tracking law and what it means for your company

The EU says: all companies within the EU are obligated to track their employees’ working hours. What does the EU time tracking law mean for your company?

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Viesturs Abelis 28.10.2024
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Does the 52-17 rule really hold up?

Should you still follow the 52-17 work-to-break ratio? Find out the latest findings in this article.

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Julia Gifford 3.10.2024
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Office distractions: DeskTime’s study uncovers the biggest focus thieves

We asked – what distracts you most when you’re at work? The results are in, and the absolute winner is…interruptions.

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Ugis Briedis 19.08.2024
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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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