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There are a lot of culprits when it comes to meeting productivity-killers, from presenters not being properly prepared, and missing agendas, to overzealous coworkers that invite everyone in the company, to ensure no one feels left out. However, the number...
One great thing about video conferencing is that you can always meet “in person,” as long as you have an Internet connection. Pretty much any device with a camera can get you connected face-to-face, even if you’re an ocean apart...
You already know that remote teams are on the rise. As those numbers continue to go up, managers will have a new problem to tackle: creating and maintaining a strong team culture, when your team is scattered across a continent...
Remote work is on the rise. So we dove into the data to find out more about remote workers and how productive they are. See what we discovered in our latest infographic. Looking for tips on how to be a...
This post is Part 1 in our "How to communicate like a pro" series about how to use communication tools most efficiently at work. Finally, Inbox: ZERO! It was the fifth time I’d seen such a comment on my Facebook...
We're excited to announce the launch of the Highfive App! In this video, Highfive software engineer Chris Chen explains how the app improves the Highfive user experience and how Highfive users can get started with it today. At Highfive, we want...
Chances are, you have too many meetings. Atlassian found that on average, 31 hours are spent in unproductive meetings a month (and that’s per person!). In a summary of this and other studies on the Hubspot blog, the list of side...
10,000ft is a project management tool that provides a big picture view. Whether you call it remote work, telecommuting, or having a distributed workforce, it’s on the rise. It’s been popularized by companies like 37signals, which tout productivity benefits, the...
Did you know that, according to Accenture and the Department of Labor, the number one reason people leave their jobs is a lack of recognition? Getting managers to recognize their direct reports is hugely important, but arguably just as important - and...
Today we're resurfacing our most popular blog post on naming conference rooms, in case you missed it the first time around. In fact, we went through the conference room naming exercise ourselves earlier this year when we moved into our new...
In last week's post, we discussed dry erase board design. Design is important. When used correctly, it encourages, and even help inspire, effective collaboration. However, there are obviously practical considerations when choosing a dry erase board for your office. As...
I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but when I’m watching TV, there’s one thing that always catches my eye: the dry erase board. You might not realize it, but dry erase boards are a pretty common prop, with characters...
