I migliori Working Smarter podcast (2024)

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Two Minute Tuesday Tip: Using EmpInfo for Employment Verifications 2:53

20d ago2:53

2:53

For today's Two-Minute Tuesday Tip, Customer Marketing Program Manager, Amanda Boyle, takes a moment to talk about our UKG Ready Marketplace feature add on: EmpInfo. Shemika Jackson, Senior Director of Total Rewards at the Tampa YMCA, drops in to speak on the benefits of implementing and utilizing EmpInfo in her own organization. Like what you're h…

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111: Daring to Disagree: Seeking Truth and Courage in Divisive Times With Margaret Heffernan 46:25

4d ago46:25

46:25

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with entrepreneur, author, speaker, storyteller, and professor of practice at the University of Bath in England, Margaret Heffernan. Over a decade ago, Margaret planted a seed with her Ted Talk, Dare To Disagree. I watched it,…

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48. Task Management Tips and the #1 Skill for Career Success (Q&A) 23:41

4d ago23:41

23:41

It’s another monthly Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by the Learn and Work Smarter podcast listeners! In this episode, we dive into strategies to keep life (and learning) more manageable. From task management to focus, we cover some valuable insights.. Question 1 (1:45) – a professional asks about combining work and life tasks into o…

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47. How to REALLY Change a Habit 12:37

11d ago12:37

12:37

If changing our habits were easy, we’d all have checkmarks next to each of our goals. In fact, if changing our habits were easy, our entire lives would be pretty easy too. But the reality is that changing our habits is hard work, and the self-improvement industry is full of loud voices claiming that some new habit hack is the answer you’ve been loo…

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110: Design Thinking: Human-Centered Problem-Solving With Sara Musgrove PhD 1:39:48

18d ago1:39:48

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Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking about Design Thinking with Sara Musgrove from the Riverbend Group. Design thinking is a human-centered and collaborative approach to solving complex problems. Sara and I met a dozen years ago or so through her work at the Leaders Lyceum (a for…

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46. How to Be Professional 31:56

18d ago31:56

31:56

Professionalism is more than the sum of our experience and expertise; it’s a series of behaviors and habits that indicate we take our work seriously. In this episode, we talk all about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) things we can do to demonstrate professionalism at work so that we are taken seriously and recognized for our quality work. 🎙️Other Ep…

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Making Time for Election Day 2:49

24d ago2:49

2:49

Election Day is coming up soon in the United States, however, not all States categorize November 5th in the same way. In this episode, you'll discover how to update your calendar to include an additional holiday, and how to best support your employees as a company on that day. There are plenty of resources in the UKG Community on how to add holiday…

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45. Are You Doing Too Much? 21:58

25d ago21:58

21:58

Are you doing too much? If you’re experiencing the 5 signs I share in this video, you’re probably overbooked, overextended, and overwhelmed. But don’t worry – I show you 3 options that will solve the problem. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned Episode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need One Episode 05 → Secrets of a Good Task Management…

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10 Mistakes that Founders Make when They Outsource on their Own 26:05

28d ago26:05

26:05

Well, the title says it all. Check out this episode for the Top 10 that Founders make when they Outsource on their Own. I’ve been in this industry for almost a decade and I’ve seen Founders make these mistakes over and over again when they choose to do DIY outsourcing. Of course, before they come to us. There’s tons of nuances that go into it, and …

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109: Breaking Echo Chambers & Sacrificing Sacred Cows With Nathan Dohse 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with Nathan Dohse, an educator, advocate, and speaker working in the music industry, in the Nashville area and who was on the podcast before. Today, we're going to talk about breaking echo chambers and sacrificing sacred cows. The idea of this…

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44. October Q&A: Managing Burnout, Office Disruptions & Task Management 28:24

1M ago28:24

28:24

It’s another Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by listeners (that’s you!). We talk about how to handle academic burnout, tips for managing disruptions at the office, and how to handle task and time management when your work depends on others. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned Episode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need One…

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Irina Hollatz of RightWFM - How do product roadmaps work? 46:31

1M ago46:31

46:31

Irina Hollatz stops by the podcast to explain what RightWFM does, and why it is important to challenge the norm. The discussions also leans towards how software development takes place, and how Calabrio approaches the multiple demands of creating dynamic software that people actually want to use.Di Calabrio

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43. How to Focus When You're Working From Home 28:11

1M ago28:11

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Sure, working from home has its benefits. But it’s also super hard to concentrate when you live and work in the same space. In this week’s episode, we get into some nitty-gritty, practical strategies for how to focus when you’re working from home. We also talk about mindset, which might just be the most important strategy of all. 🎙️Other Episodes +…

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108: The Art of Alignment: Discovering Your True Vocational Path With Julia Starr 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Julia and I discuss Constructive Developmental Theory (CDT) and its implications for personal and professional growth. We explore the journey from a socialized mind to a self-authored mind, the importance of vulnerability and curiosity, and the role of community in personal development. Julia also shares her personal e…

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42. 100 Organization Tips for School and Work: Part 2 (51-100) 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Welcome to Part 2 of this awesome 2-part series about work and school organization. (Did you miss Part 1 with tips 1-50? It's linked below.) In this episode, I share another 50 rapid-fire organization tips to help you streamline every aspect of your school and work life: study spaces, offices, dorms, time management, tasks, files, and more. Be sure…

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41. 100 Organization Tips for School and Work: Part 1 (1-50) 22:34

2M ago22:34

22:34

Get your pens or notes app out, because this is an episode you want to take notes on! This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, so head to In a rapid-fire approach, I cover 50 organization tips that address all areas of school and work: your study space, office space, dorm room, time, tasks, files, and things. Don't forget to check out Part 2 for tips 51-…

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#13 File Servers be Gone - Modernising Collaboration 14:00

2M ago14:00

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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Work Smarter podcast, where we help you unlock the power of technology to transform your business operations and create happier, more productive teams. In this episode, Josh dives into the critical topic of moving from traditional file servers to Microsoft 365, painting a clear picture of why this transition is essentia…

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The Experience Expert: Employee Retention 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

In today’s episode, we are teamed up with Amanda Boyle, guest host of The Experience Expert, and special guest Brad Nycz to talk about Employee Retention. Tune in to learn about what's motivating employees to stay in or leave a role, and what companies are doing about it. Spoiler alert: it's all about flexibility. Like what you're hearing? Subscrib…

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40. September Q&A: How to Study from a Textbook, and Increasing Study Motivation 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

In this Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by Learn and Work Smarter listeners. Remember: Other people often ask questions we didn’t even know we had, so this episode is for you. Question 1: Submitted by a student who asks about the best approach to completing assigned textbook readings (in a way that they actually learn the material as …

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Untangling Internal Job Transfers in UKG Pro 4:59

2M ago4:59

4:59

Internal job transfers start simple — the employee is already in your UKG Pro solution after all; how hard could it be? However, working multiple jobs, transferring from one company to another, and other complications can come into play and complicate the process. In this episode, we make sure that transferring roles within a company stays simple. …

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39. How to Ask for Help (When Being Resourceful Isn't Enough) 16:41

2M ago16:41

16:41

There's a sweet spot between driving yourself bonkers to figure out something on your own and being overly reliant on others to figure things out for you. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we talk all about the important skill of asking for help in work and school. You learn: Why it's important to attempt problem-solving by you…

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38. How to Be a Resourceful Person Who Can Figure Things Out 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

One of the most valuable professional and academic skills we can ever have is resourcefulness. The more responsibilities we have, the more we have to be able to figure things out on our own. But how do we actually do that? In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I give you a step-by-step method for getting from "I have no idea how to…

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Two Minute Tuesday Tip: Introducing the Solution Snapshot 2:43

3M ago2:43

2:43

The Two-Minute Tuesday Tip series shares a noteworthy tidbit of information in less time than it takes to brew your favorite café beverage. In this episode, we're introducing the Solution Snapshot newsletter. This monthly newsletter contains information for UKG Ready, UKG Pro, and UKG Pro Workforce Management, meaning there's something for everyone…

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37. How to Accept Feedback in Work and School: 9 Tips 25:01

3M ago25:01

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Feedback has a purpose. Whether we receive feedback at school or at work, the goal of feedback is to make us better. But the reality is that accepting feedback can be hard, especially if you perceive the feedback as criticism. In this episode, you learn 9 practical tips for accepting feedback at work and school so that: the feedback serves a purpos…

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36. How to Stop Procrastinating: Tips that Actually Work 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Spoiler alert! There is no magic pill to stop procrastinating. There's no secret mantra, no miracle will-power solution -- just you and the action you choose to take (or not). In this week's episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share some insights into WHY we procrastinate, so that we can use the correct anti-procrastination strategies …

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#12 - Workplace Challenges 10:05

3M ago10:05

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In Episode 12 of the Work Smarter podcast, Josh returns from the Digital Workplace Conference in Sydney with three key takeaways: Copilot, data governance, and technology adoption. 1. Copilot in Microsoft 365 - There’s significant interest in how Copilot can boost productivity across the Microsoft suite. However, concerns persist about the quality …

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35. Executive Function Coaching: What Is It and Is It for You? 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

Executive functions are some of the most important skills you could ever possess. (Strong claim, yep.) Because they’re so important, I’ve dedicated my life to teaching these skills to students and professionals through my blog, YouTube channel, this podcast, and my private executive function coaching services. The truth is that everything we talk a…

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107: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace — Discussing the Kingdom of Rage With Elizabeth Neumann 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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Episode Type: Listen to Learn; Hostile Extremism In this conversation, I'm speaking with Elizabeth Neumann, author of Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace.She worked in the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. In our discussion, we talk about hostile extremism in America and discuss the recent Trump assassi…

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34. August Q&A: College Freshman Advice, Annotating Used Books, and Staying Relevant at Work 34:37

3M ago34:37

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It's time for our August Q&A episode! This is where I answer questions submitted by listeners -- yes, that's you! In this week's Q&A, I answer three listener questions: ✅Question 1: A soon-to-be college student asks me for advice for heading into freshman year of college. ✅Question 2: A working professional asks about annotating used books. Do we i…

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Sophia Wang on the new tools helping her find answers in old data 37:22

3M ago37:22

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On our final episode this season of Working Smarter we talk to Sophia Wang, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University. Wang leads the school’s ophthalmic informatics and artificial intelligence group, which uses the latest machine learning techniques to analyze electronic health records. In practice, that means looking at dispa…

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33. Resume Tips for Students 35:46

4M ago35:46

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In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, you learn everything you need to know about building a student resume that sets you apart from the pack. The right resume highlighting the right things can get you in the door to college, internships, and jobs. (So yeah, it's important!) Your resume is your first impression, and as you know, yo…

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32. Pre-Vacation Prep: 3 Strategies to Return Stress-Free 30:26

4M ago30:26

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There’s nothing worse than taking time away from the office to relax, but then coming home to absolute chaos when you return. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share three pre-vacation strategies that can help you relax deeper when you’re away from the office and return to work stress-free. This episode is all about systems. …

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CEO Drew Houston on solving the biggest problem with modern work 39:39

4M ago39:39

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For our seventh episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Drew Houston, the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox. If you’ve been online long enough, it’s likely Dropbox was your introduction to the cloud. The goal is still more or less the same—give you one organized place for all your stuff—but it’s no longer just about storing and syncing files. A hun…

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Two-Minute Tuesday Tip: Intro to Payroll Mid-Year Blog Series 2:38

4M ago2:38

2:38

On this episode, we’ll introduce you to a new Program Series that will help all of our Payroll Admins prepare for Year End. Today we're joined by Lailaa Turner from the Customer Marketing team. She's excited to share about the Payroll Mid-Year blog series, and you can find the first of the three installments on the Working Smarter Cafe blog here: P…

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#11 - Going Paperless 17:27

4M ago17:27

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In Episode 11 of the Work Smarter podcast, we dive into the topic of going paperless, specifically focusing on transitioning to digital note-taking tools. We discuss the pros and cons of using digital tools like Microsoft OneNote and Evernote versus traditional pen and paper. We start by sharing our personal experiences with note-taking. While some…

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31. How to Take Notes at Meetings (So You Work Smarter) 21:02

4M ago21:02

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In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we dive into the art of effective note-taking during meetings. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student navigating academic clubs and group projects, these insights are exactly for you. I’ll show you how to simplify the note-taking process so you can stay focused and organized withou…

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#10 - Document Automation 14:54

4M ago14:54

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In Episode 10 of the Work Smarter podcast, we dive into the world of document automation. Imagine never having to manually edit a lengthy Word document again! This episode explores how automating document creation and management can save time, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiency. We start by discussing the benefits of automating repetitive do…

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30. July Q&A: Tips for Your First Job and Saying No to Clients 16:22

4M ago16:22

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I answer two questions submitted by listeners in this monthly Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. The first question is from a recent college graduate asking about his first job. He’s currently in a job he doesn’t enjoy, and he’s wondering if he should stick it out or quit and move on. The second question is from a working profession…

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Pascal Weinberger on bringing the "superpower" of automation to everyone 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

For our sixth episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Pascal Weinberger, the co-founder and CEO of Bardeen, an AI-powered automation platform. Weinberger wants to help people effortlessly automate repetitive tasks in the apps they already use for work—no code required. His hope is that by removing some of the friction that makes it hard for peo…

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Seven Steps for Success in the UKG Community 2:43

4M ago2:43

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It’s hard to believe our UKG Community opened its doors over a year ago already! We know there are many different paths to take, groups to join, and people to meet, so we’re sharing seven steps for success with you that will help you navigate more quickly and get the most out of your experience in our neighborhood. For full details on all the tips …

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#9 - 5 Quick Wins with AI 12:58

4M ago12:58

12:58

In Episode 9 of the Work Smarter podcast, we explore five quick wins you can achieve with AI. As AI continues to make headlines for its transformative potential, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This episode provides practical, accessible AI tools and methods that can be implemented immediately to improve your organization’s efficienc…

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29. How to Take Useful Notes from Books 29:10

5M ago29:10

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In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we are talking about a skill that comes in handy for students, working professionals, and basically anyone who reads books. Yep, we are talking about note-taking. Specifically, how to take useful notes from books, whether you’re reading a book for school that you’ll have to write an essay on, o…

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28. 6 Tips for Organizing Papers 27:00

5M ago27:00

27:00

Although we live in a digital age, we’re somehow still surrounded by papers. Work papers, school papers, home papers – these can clutter our spaces and our minds. Do you throw it away? Keep it forever? File it in a drawer? Scan it into the computer? Ah! In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we cover 6 tips for organizing papers. Th…

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106: America Together - What Would Our Country Look Like If We Were For Each Other, Instead Of Against? 4:55

5M ago4:55

4:55

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) In 2011, I wrote an executive summary for a documentary feature film project called America Together. Over the years, I've made little tweaks to the summary based on different ideas I've had. It seems the vision for this project is needed now more than ever, so I'm sharing the idea publicly as a way to exp…

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Natalie Kupperman on why we still need humans in the loop 39:16

5M ago39:16

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For our fifth episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to sports scientist Natalie Kupperman. She’s an assistant professor of data science at the University of Virginia where she studies the use of biometrics, wearables, and AI-powered tools for athlete monitoring in sport. Whether it’s a machine learning algorithm trained on video footage from pra…

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Two-Minute Tuesday Tip: June Compliance Refresh 2:20

5M ago2:20

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The Two-Minute Tuesday Tip shares a noteworthy tidbit of information in less time than it takes to brew your favorite café beverage. In this episode, you'll learn about the latest compliance changes throughout the U.S. and Canada. For the full details on the compliance updates we talk about today, visit our companion blog over at the Working Smarte…

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#8 - Securing your Accounts 14:27

5M ago14:27

14:27

In Episode 8 of the Work Smarter podcast, we tackle the critical topic of securing your online accounts. With password issues becoming increasingly common, this episode provides essential tips to enhance your online security. Key points include the importance of using a password manager to create and store complex passwords, the benefits of multi-f…

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27. How to Get Things Done With a Power Hour 23:22

5M ago23:22

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In this episode, we dive into the concept of a Power Hour, a time management strategy designed to help working professionals and students make progress on their most important tasks. Learn how to harness the power of a focused, uninterrupted hour to boost your productivity and move the needle on the things that are just, for some reason, not comple…

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#7 - Questions to ask before buying an app 16:41

5M ago16:41

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In Episode 7 of the Work Smarter podcast, we tackle the crucial questions to ask before purchasing an online app for your business. With the ease of SaaS (Software as a Service) sign-ups, it's important to navigate potential challenges and make informed decisions. The first question to ask is: "Do we already have something that does this?" Checking…

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#6 - Intranet Ownership 15:07

5M ago15:07

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In Episode 6 of the Work Smarter podcast, we delve into the critical topic of selecting an owner for your intranet. This episode sheds light on why having a dedicated intranet owner is essential for keeping the platform dynamic and engaging. We discuss common issues like stagnant content and how they can hinder employee engagement and communication…

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