Productivity methods

8 min read On this page The modern workplace with its complexity and people wearing different hats at work & home has made it challenging to stay focused and productive. We created this blog post about popular productivity methods to help you efficiently navigate your work and personal life. There are many productivity methods, but […]

Best productivity books

16 min read On this page We decided to write a post about the best productivity books to help our customers become more productive. At HiveDesk, our goal is to make our customers’ employees more productive and their businesses more profitable. You may wonder, ‘Why should I spend time on reading a book about productivity. […]

Project management techniques that will improve your team’s productivity

10 min read On this page Introduction Project management techniques have evolved rapidly in the last two decades. The dominant project management technique in the last century was the Waterfall method, combined with PERT/CPM. Newer techniques like Agile, Scrum and Lean came up in the last twenty years. These changes are driven primarily by a […]

Best project management tools for small businesses

18 min read On this page Are you looking for the best project management tool to manage your projects and team members? We have compiled a list of the best project management tools for service businesses and remote teams. As a business owner or team manager, you’ve to juggle multiple roles. You supervise your team, manage […]

Survey: working from home is creating new challenges

15 min read On this page The Covid-19 crisis has forced most businesses to work from home. It has pushed small businesses to adapt to an unfamiliar work environment while coping with the economic disruption. We surveyed businesses employing between 20 and 250 people about the impact of work-from-home on their business and what the […]

Mastering remote team communication

8 min read On this page Communication is the most critical and complex ingredient of a successful remote team. The communication needs of a remote team are different. As a manager, you need to understand the nuances and challenges of communicating well in a remote team setting. Before we dive into what you should do, […]

Ultimate guide to work from home resources

3 min read On this page If your employees work from home (WFH) or remotely, this guide will help you manage it more effectively, make the team more productive and improve employee engagement. You will learn how to set up a quality work-from-home office, which tools to use, how to keep employees engaged and productive, […]

9 work from home best practices

7 min read On this page Working in an office is normal. You get up, rush through morning chores, get dressed, and drive to work. You punch in or swipe your card and get to work. Throughout the day, you attend some meetings, take coffee breaks, and talk to your friends and colleagues. Maybe you […]

The ideal work from home setup

9 min read On this page Read this post if you need help in creating a solid work from home setup. Many businesses are trying to come to terms with the majority of their employees forced to work from home due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Most businesses, whether big or small, are struggling to set […]

Remote employee engagement: get the best out of your team

7 min read On this page Even before the recent push to work from home due to Coronavirus, many businesses were hiring remote employees. In recent years, remote working has become the norm rather than an exception. A significant number of companies are now offering their employees a chance to work from home. Individuals are […]