Kanban Vs. Scrum: Choosing the Right Agile Framework for You
Traditional project management often involves a detailed plan upfront, like finalizing all the features for a software application before any coding begins. Agile approaches development differently. For example, you are building a software product. With Agile, you’d start with a core set of features and build them in small increments. After each increment, you’d gather … [Continue reading]
What Is Time Cost And How Will It Affect Your Business
Tick, tock, tick, tock – time is more than just hands moving around a clock. In the world of business and project management, it’s the currency we trade in. It is the invisible force that can make or break a venture. In simple words, time cost is the loss incurred from projects taking longer than … [Continue reading]
Kanban Project Management: Pros & Cons
The cornerstone of achievement often lies in the successful delivery of projects, many successful organizations say.These successful project delivery involves the use of effective project management methods. Among these methodologies is Kanban management, a method with which you’re likely familiar. In this blog, we are going to walk you through the inside mechanics of Kanban … [Continue reading]
10 Workplace Distractions that Kills Employee Productivity
You’re deep in the zone, tackling your to-do list like a productivity powerhouse, when suddenly, your phone lights up with a notification. It’s just a harmless glance, right? Wrong. That split-second distraction destroys your focus, derailing your productivity train. Before you know it, hours have passed, and you’re nowhere near done. From buzzing smartphones to … [Continue reading]
Exploring Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): What It Means & How to Calculate It
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) represents the total hours worked compared to a full-time schedule. For example, if 40 hours per week is full-time, an employee working 40 hours equals 1.0 FTE, while someone working 20 hours equals 0.5 FTE. FTE helps businesses measure actual workforce capacity rather than just headcount. It enables better staffing decisions, accurate … [Continue reading]
What is a 4/10 work schedule and How is it Useful?
Nearly every employee at some point in their professional journey, would have thought of working on an alternative schedule. Am I right? You might have heard of 2 2 3 work schedule, 9/80 work schedule. Have you? Well today, let me introduce a new work schedule that would provide you with extended weekends and a … [Continue reading]
Increase Project Profitability: Desklog’s Project Profit & Loss Calculator
Project success isn’t just about delivering on time, It’s about achieving higher profitability. But accurately tracking project profit & loss (P&L) can be complex. One misstep in project profit & loss calculation can lead to missed margins, unhappy clients, and even project failure. Well, there’s a better way to calculate your project profit and loss … [Continue reading]
Desklog: Drag, Drop, Done! Your New Kanban View
To streamline and simplify the user experience of projects management, than Kanban View. Just drag and drop, and you are into the process. At Desklog time tracking software , we’re constantly striving to improve your project tracking experience, and we provide you with the Kanban view option to enhance your visual view of tasks. Read … [Continue reading]
Employee Utilization Rate: What Is It and How To Calculate It
Do you ever wonder if your employees are working at peak efficiency? The answer lies in a powerful metric: employee utilization rate. This blog post will equip you with the knowledge to calculate utilization rate and explore why it’s crucial for driving productivity and success in the business landscape. Let’s dive in and discover how … [Continue reading]
What is 9/80 Work Schedule and How to Implement it ?
A wide variety of schedules juggling in the landscape, choosing the one that suits your business needs is a bit confusing. Well, if you are in the tech, finance, or a marketing sector, then I have a suggestion that will resonate with you: ‘The 9/80 work schedule’. But what exactly does it entail, and why … [Continue reading]