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How to Calculate Productivity in Business: Tools, Formulas & Strategies

Quick Summary * Use the simple formula (Output/Input) to check how well your team or business is doing. * Define inputs/outputs, apply formulas, and analyze results for better insights. * Use time-tracking and project management apps to simplify tracking and growth. How do you track your business growth? Every business owner,

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How to Increase Productivity in a Business

Important Takeaways * Set clear goals, organize tasks, and use tools to make work easier. * Reward hard work, keep meetings short, and create a happy workspace. * Manage time better, let your team take charge, and try tools like Apploye to track progress. Think about your dream business day. The team is

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Distributed Team Management: What is It and How to Manage!

Key Takeaways: ∎ Distributed teams work from all around the world, giving you access to excellent talent pools. ∎ Solid project management tools are a must to keep track of the process. ∎ Clear goals help everyone stay on the same page and get things done while working remotely. I first learned about

Employee Monitoring Laws Explained: Federal vs. State Regulations

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Employee Monitoring Laws Explained: Federal vs. State Regulations

State Notification Required Consent Required Employee Privacy Protections AlabamaNoNoLimited Protections AlaskaYesYes (Written)Strong privacy protections ArizonaNoNoLimited Protections CaliforniaYesYes (explicit)Strong privacy laws ColoradoYesNoLimited Protections ConnecticutYesYesStrong Privacy laws DelawareYesYesNotice required for electronic monitoring FloridaNoNoLimited Protections GeorgiaNoNoLimited protections HawaiiYesYesModerate protections IllinoisYesYesStrong Protections Ind

A large clock in an office representing comp time, with banners reading 'extra time' and 'comp time' on both sides.

Time Management

Compensatory Time: What It is and How to Calculate It

Compensatory time (or "comp time" for short) is a time off that employees get instead of overtime pay. For example, if you work an extra four hours on a busy Thursday, your employer might give you six hours off another day instead of paying you overtime wages. It's like a

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Workforce Management

Workforce Analytics: Definition, Types, and Examples

Workforce analytics uses real data—like employee performance, retention rates, and attendance records—to guide better decisions in companies. It’s a powerful way to improve hiring, productivity, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. Once you grasp workforce analytics, you’ll understand how your team is performing and what motivates them.

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Workforce Management Featured

Agile Planning: Everything You Need to Know with Best Practices & Examples

Agile planning is a flexible project management approach for planning and adjusting projects in stages. Instead of following a traditional plan, agile teams work in short sprints to continuously improve the product. I’ve seen firsthand how Agile planning changed my whole working process compared to rigid methods. It helped

How You’ll Win with a Diverse Team

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How You’ll Win with a Diverse Team

It’s really mesmerizing how top companies include diversity in their policy to pursue employee satisfaction, less turnover, and higher profit margins. We’ll cover the examples below. A diverse team can bring more exclusive and practical ideas for project solving and business growth. So, in this article, we're going

Human Resource Outsourcing

Human Resource Outsourcing

Human Resources (HR) is managing and developing employees to get maximum performance from them. It doesn’t just cover recruitment and payroll, but also employee benefits, leave management, and many more. While HR is important, it is quite different from normal business activities and can take a lot of time

Why is Collaboration Important in the Workplace

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Why is Collaboration Important in the Workplace

What do you think about film production? Is it a result of teamwork or collaboration? To get the answer, you have to go over the end. Well, you may think of why we're pulling film while talking about business. It's because you can perceive the significance of collaboration in a

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Workforce Management

Hybrid Work Schedule: Types, Examples, & Challenges!

Picture this: It's Monday, and I'm still in my fuzzy slippers, sipping coffee while joining our morning team call. Fast forward to Wednesday, and you'll find me downtown in the office, brainstorming with my team members. This is what hybrid work looks like for me. A hybrid schedule offers you

Hybrid Work Attendance Monitoring: Here’s What You Need to Know

Hybrid Work Attendance Monitoring: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Workload management - How to master it?

Workforce Management

Workload management - How to master it?

Track Time To Manage Workload

Spreadsheet time tracking

Time Management

Spreadsheet time tracking

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5 Excel Templates for Time Tracking - Free Download

Time Management

5 Excel Templates for Time Tracking - Free Download

Get Started With Apploye Time Tracker

11 Best Ways to Increase Employee Productivity (2025)

11 Best Ways to Increase Employee Productivity (2025)

Increase Productivity with Apploye Time Tracker

How to Track Employee Performance (Details & Template)

Workforce Management

How to Track Employee Performance (Details & Template)

Track Employee Performance with Apploye

Employee Email Monitoring (Guide & Tool)

Workforce Management

Employee Email Monitoring (Guide & Tool)

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Measure Employee Productivity: 5 Best ways

Measure Employee Productivity: 5 Best ways

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employee recognition ideas

Workforce Management

10 Employee Recognition Ideas That Help in Branding

What works well in one organization does not always work in another. Two years ago, what worked for you may not work in today's workplace. The world is changing, the employment market is changing, and employee expectations are evolving. So what do you need to discover this secret ingredient for