Productivity

Cracking productivity, project and time management for small, medium and big companies. A mix of articles on employee performance, HR strategies, leadership tips, and more. Perfect for HR professionals and project managers looking to inspire teams and boost efficiency.

Finance controller KPIs that every professional should master [the webinar + the Excel]

The complete list of finance controller KPIs: Webinar + Formulas + Excel included. By The FP&A Guy, Paul Barnhurst.

All productivity articles

Stay ahead of crisis: How to *really* use AI to Predict Employee Turnover [+ 3 tips from experts]

Machine learning is transforming the way companies are anticipating employee turnover and thus managing retention and engagement. We will explore this transformation along with various insights from experts in the field who will help us to understand the benefits, challenges, and best practices that you should consider when using AI to forecast employee turnover and […]

How do I reskill finance teams for BI and BA in the AI era? 4 tips from experts

Two different forces have come together to create the perfect excuse for reskilling finance teams in data analysis-related disciplines. The first one is the adoption of automation and AI in the business world. As stated by Andy Ruggles, principal, PwC and Libby Duane Adams, chief advocacy officer/co-founder of Alteryx, “the need for upskilling, reskilling and […]

Microsoft Fabric for finance professionals: What you should know

Recently, Microsoft announced the launch of Fabric. Maybe you met Fabric for the first time when you logged into PowerBI and found new branding, options, and features! So, what is in Microsoft Fabric for finance professionals? Microsoft Fabric is marketed as a “unified data analytics platform.” The goal is to bring together datasets across your […]

Mastering data: The guide on business intelligence tools (and everything else you need to know)

There are three words that have transformed business intelligence (BI) into one of today’s most popular topics: data, data and data! That’s right. Not too long ago, the most important decisions of a company were defined by accumulated experiences and intuition. Today, however, effective management is defined by actionable, data-driven information. Gone are the days […]

The long-time (no see?) coming of your staff turnover: Get your organization ready for the impact

Welcome to The Great Resignation Era. Staff turnover is global. Is your organization really prepared with a retention strategy? Find out.

Seven steps to motivate employees to track their time

Inaccurate time tracking costs companies money and chasing after late timesheets costs managers time. However, it is also easy to understand why employees forget or choose not to track their time. Without thoughtful onboarding and open communication, your employees are unlikely to track their time correctly or at all. Often, when this happens, companies end […]