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14 creative team meeting ideas to keep employees engaged and motivated

In this post, we’ve listed 14 out-of-the-box meeting ideas, from simple and engaging icebreakers to reinventing ways how to run a team meeting. Read on!

leva Sipola
August 19,2021

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10 Trello tips and hacks to power up your project management skills

Managing projects becomes easy when you have a powerful free tool to help you along. That’s why this article covers some handy Trello tips you’ll be happy to know.

Aiva Strelca
August 16, 2021

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52/17 updated – people are now working and breaking longer than before

In 2014 we at DeskTime performed a study that analyzed the top 10% most productive people to see what they had in common. In essence, it was that they worked on average in sprints of 52 minutes, followed by a 17 minute break.

Julia Gifford
August 10, 2021

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Office toys and gadgets that help you stay sane throughout the day

Playing games during your work breaks can boost your productivity, focus and overall well-being. Read this article for amazing office game room ideas and the best office desk toys!

Aiva Strelca
August 2, 2021

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Improving remote employee engagement: actionable tips for managers and team leads

Remote work engagement is a common hurdle that leaders face as their teams shift to working from home. Explore these actionable tips for better remote employee engagement!

Guest Author
July 28,2021

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What is FTE, how to calculate FTE, and why you need to do it

What’s FTE and how to calculate it? What’s an FTE employee and what is FTE salary? In this article, in plain language, we’ll explain all these concepts.

Krista Krumina
July 27, 2021

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DeskTime introduces Electron to Mac and Linux users

We’re thrilled to announce that DeskTime has launched a new app design for Mac and Linux users with new and improved functionality, a magic link passwordless log-in, and a project Quick menu. Ready to give it a go?

Sintija Pētersone
July 26, 2021

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10 lessons learned from 10 years of DeskTime

DeskTime is turning 10 in this year. That’s a long time and lots of lessons learned. Today, I’ll share some of them – 10 of the biggest lessons learned from 10 years of DeskTime, by me, CEO of DeskTime.

Artis Rozentals
July 15, 2021

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Asynchronous work explained: benefits, challenges, tools

The rise of remote and hybrid work has opened a lot of doors for both employers and employees. As such, with employees now scattered through time and space, asynchronous work is quickly becoming a reality for companies worldwide.

Viesturs Abelis
July 12, 2021

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How to grow as a freelancer: actionable tips to level up your freelance career

Thinking of effective ways on how to grow as a freelancer is never easy.
But despite the relative instability of this career path, still, many professionals are choosing the freelance road. Check out these tips on how to grow as a freelancer.

Guest Author
June 28, 2021

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