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The Fluctuating Workweek Method of Calculating Overtime

The fluctuating workweek method lets an employer pay a salaried non-exempt employee a fixed weekly salary covering all hours worked, then add half the regular rate — not time and a half — for hours over 40. Because the regular rate is the salary divided by hours actually worked, it falls as hours rise, and…

February 7th, 2024  6 minutes
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Upwork Fees: What Freelancers and Clients Actually Pay

Upwork’s fee structure changed twice in three years, and most guides still describe the version before last. The tiered 20/10/5 system tied to lifetime earnings with a client is gone. Since May 2025, freelancers pay a variable service fee between 0% and 15%, set per contract and disclosed before you send the proposal. Clients pay…

August 19th, 2022  5 minutes
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How to Cheat Time Trackers: Most Common Ways Employees Can Trick Time Tracking Software

Time tracking is an important part of any business. It helps you keep track of how much time employees spend on specific tasks, and it can help you identify areas where you can save money. However, some employees find ways to cheat the system and get paid for hours they did not work. In this blog…

July 7th, 2022  9 minutes
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What Makes a Good Team Member

Lists of team player qualities tend to describe a person nobody has met: proactive but deferential, critical but positive, generous with time they apparently have. The ten below are the ones that survive contact with a real team, each with the tension it carries and a question that reveals it in an interview. One caveat…

June 6th, 2022  7 minutes

How to Avoid Burnout While Working Remotely: 20 Ways to Keep a Healthy Work/Life Balance

The recent covid pandemic has familiarised us with the term ‘burnout’ and remote work. With the sudden spread of a worldwide pandemic in 2020, even those who were not believers in the power of remote work had no choice but to join. Now, we are familiar with and feel comfortable working remotely. Working remotely has…

May 9th, 2022  11 minutes

The Great Resignation: Why Millennials Are Quitting Their Six-Figure Jobs

There’s a new trend on the rise, and it goes by the name of “the great resignation.” What is this, you ask? It’s simply when millennials quit their six-figure jobs in droves. Why are they doing this? Many say they’re burnt out, exhausted from working long hours for little reward, and this is not exactly…

May 2nd, 2022  8 minutes

Customer Service Outsourcing: A Call Away From Success

If you are looking for a way to improve your company’s performance, customer service outsourcing is the ace under your sleeve! As a company owner, all the decisions you make can have a significant impact on consumer behavior. And, ultimately, your company’s profits. That’s why it’s so vital to offer good customer service at every…

April 18th, 2022  13 minutes
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Employee Onboarding Best Practices: The Ultimate Guide

Employee onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into an organization. In spite of how sometimes onboarding can be a long and daunting process, with the right employee onboarding best practices and strategies in place, it can be a smooth and effective experience for both the employee and the company! A high employee turnover…

March 27th, 2022  13 minutes

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Why a Time-Tracker is a Great Tool for Software Development Agencies

Did you know time tracking can do wonders for your software development agency? Let’s comprehend its significance in detail for more information. Every organization wants its development with the preceding time, and software agencies are no exception. From meeting daily deadlines to getting new opportunities, owners believe that it’s essential to ace every step for…

August 20th, 2021  3 minutes
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A Disloyal Employee – How to Spot Them?

Employee loyalty is one of the foundations of a healthy and productive workplace. Loyal employees protect company interests, contribute to team morale, and help businesses grow over time. On the other hand, disloyal employees can damage company culture, leak sensitive information, and negatively affect performance. In the labor market, loyalty is a valuable feature of…

December 25th, 2020  3 minutes
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Are Offices Becoming Obsolete Due To The Perks Remote Work Offers?

As technology continues to evolve and establish a powerful influence over the market, many are questioning the productivity of office-based workplaces. According to a recent studies, technology advancements are shaping the workforce to be future-oriented. So, what does that mean? Each year, more employees are working remotely, or to simply put – from the comfort…

February 9th, 2020  4 minutes
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Modern Work Environment: Problems with Running an International Remote Team

Gone are the days when employers and employees had to be in the same physical location in order to be able to work effectively and achieve all of their goals. Today, more and more organizations are allowing their employees to work remotely, not to mention that they hire entire international teams, with employees spread all…

November 18th, 2019  4 minutes
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Top 6 Companies that Rely on Remote Teams to Manage Their Work

Working in an office surrounded by coworkers used to be the most profitable way of conducting any business. But today, more and more companies have discovered the benefits of working remotely. And, if you are asking why, the answer is simple – less competitive markets offer better talents who’ll work on projects full-time. First of…

June 25th, 2019  4 minutes
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How to Cheat Time Trackers: Most Common Ways Employees Can Trick Time Tracking Software. Illustration for Monitask blog.

How to Cheat Time Trackers: Most Common Ways Employees Can Trick Time Tracking Software

Time tracking is an important part of any business. It helps you keep track of how much time employees spend on specific tasks, and it can help you identify areas where you can save money. However, some employees find ways to cheat the system and get paid for hours they did not work. In this blog…

July 7th, 2022  9 minutes

How Does Microsoft Teams Track Activity?

Managers seek affordable, straightforward employee tracking methods, and Microsoft Teams is a viable option. As a hub for workplace collaboration tools, Teams offers communication, meetings, and productivity all in one place. Centralizing these tools reduces time spent switching between apps, allowing more focus on actual work.  In fact, 88% of employees feel Teams helps them…

July 19th, 2024  10 minutes

Accountability vs Responsibility in the Workplace

Responsibility is the work someone is assigned to do. Accountability is ownership of whether the outcome actually happened. Four people can be responsible for the same project; only one can be accountable for it. Teams that blur the two end up with tasks everybody touched and nobody owned — and the fix is usually one…

August 13th, 2023  6 minutes

10 Must Read Books About Time Management

How do you manage your time? For a good reason, many individuals are concerned about this. We only have 24 hours a day, and making the most of them is crucial. That’s why books about time management are so popular. There are many strategies, and everyone can find one that works best for them. This…

October 16th, 2023  8 minutes

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