The Benefits of Data-Driven Decision Making
Introduction There is a lot of hype around data-driven decision making. Many people believe it’s the only way to make smarter decisions for your business. But what are the benefits…
Six Examples Of Business Process Automation (BPA) That Can Boost Your Success
Introduction Looking for a way to boost the efficiency of your business? Business process automation (BPA) is a great way to streamline your business and improve its efficiency. BPA is…
How To Protect Your Business Using Access Control And Data Security
Introduction Access control and data security have come together to ensure that businesses are protected on a daily basis. Access control isn’t simply about physical access to buildings anymore, it’s…
The Ultimate Guide To Measuring And Reporting Sustainability Efforts
Introduction I know what you’re thinking: “Sustainability? Isn’t that a buzzword?” It’s true, sustainability is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot these days. But it has…
Top Tips To Stay Productive When Working From Home
Introduction There’s something to be said for the freedom of working remotely. You don’t have to leave your house or apartment, you can wear what you want, and you’re not…
After-Action Review: Management Styles
Introduction At Upwork, we’ve been using a version of the OKR methodology to manage our work and evaluate our performance since 2012. We have around 80 teams that report into…
Data Mastery: A Guide to Successful Data Management and Analysis
Introduction We are surrounded by data. In fact, the amount of data in the world has been growing at an exponential rate since the mid-1990s. According to IBM’s 2020 Vision…
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is Essential, but Not Always Easy
Introduction The days of the one-off disaster recovery plan are over. If you’re running a business and you don’t have an established, tested disaster recovery plan in place right now,…
Why You Should Figure Out Your Management Style
Introduction You’ve heard it before: the best managers are good communicators. But what does that mean? Are you a micromanager who likes to assign tasks and track progress closely, or…
A Simple Guide To Effective Performance Management
Introduction Performance management is a necessary evil, but it doesn’t have to be painful. If you’re new to performance management or looking for ways to improve your current process, here…