DeskTime blog

Welcome to the world of productivity – find out the latest trends, tips & tricks, and much more

AI-driven efficiency main banner

AI-driven efficiency: Are smaller teams the future—or just the latest productivity myth?

Everyone’s obsessed with AI-driven efficiency. Managers are reducing team sizes, expecting productivity gains from AI. Is it a smart approach for your team?

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 26.01.2026
7
supercharge your productivity banner

5 ways to supercharge your productivity in 2026

What does it mean to supercharge your productivity in 2026? AI has completely changed the game. We’ll show you how to be super productive in the AI era.

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 16.01.2026
24
coffee badging banner

What is coffee badging, and how can it be controlled?

Coffee badging—are you guilty of it? Nearly half of all employees do it regularly. Understand why and what to do about it in this article.

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 13.10.2025
22
AI tools for every role at the company

17 AI tools for every role at the company

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.

Continue Reading
Ieva Sipola 31.07.2025
181
boreout main banner

Boreout—a new epidemic affecting office workers

Boreout happens when employees feel bored and disengaged. Learn its causes, how to spot it, and effective strategies to tackle this concerning workplace trend.

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 15.07.2025
20
what is ghostworking

What is “ghostworking”, and what can you do as a manager to prevent it?

Ghostworking may sound like something new to you, but it really isn’t. It’s just the good old pretending to be busy to…

Continue Reading
Krista Krumina 27.06.2025
23

Want to get the most out of your time?
Try DeskTime for free!

Try free for 14 days · No credit card required.

By signing up, you agree to our terms and privacy policy.

time spent in meetings main banner

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.

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 24.04.2025
76
RTO mandates main banner

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.

Continue Reading
Viesturs Abelis 14.04.2025
153
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.

Continue Reading
Ieva Sipola 2.04.2025
89
1 2 3 12