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Dec 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Resource Manager Career Path: A Guide to Professional Development

Resource management offers a range of exciting career paths. From resource coordinator to manager to RMO director… Plan your future here.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 19, 2024
Future of Work

11 Ways to Improve Employee Loyalty in the Workplace

Employee loyalty is declining – but not on your watch. Here’s 10+ strategies you need to know for winning hearts and retaining talent.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Understanding the Difference Between Staffing and Resource Management

Drill into the core differences between staffing and resource management to see what sets them apart - and how they work together.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Dec 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Conferences for Resource Managers to Attend in 2025

Resource management is relatively underserved, especially when it comes to conferences. But we've found a few events worth bookmarking for 2025!

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Dec 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Workforce Planning: An In-depth Guide Answering All Your Questions

People are the real unique strength of every organization - and that's why workforce planning has the potential to add so much value. Learn how in our guide.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Dec 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Managers, Here's How to Prep Your Data for AI

Good data governance is the key to leveraging AI in resource management. Get started with our guide to preparing your data for AI.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Dec 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

5 Questions to Answer to Start Strong in Resource Management

Resource management starts with thoughtful planning. Consider these key questions to ensure a strong foundation for the future.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Dec 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Effective IT Operations: How to Ace your ITOps

Effective ITOps is about maintaining internal IT services and delivering high-impact projects with often limited resources. Here’s how to do it well.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Assess Your Resource Management Maturity Level (& What it Means)

Resource management maturity models can help you understand where you're starting from. But how can you tell where you are on the scale? Let's explain.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 12, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Global Resource Management in Business: A Primer

The what, why, and how of global resource management. A primer for organizations that operate across borders and want to do it more effectively.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Billability - and How Do You Measure It?

Billability is often confused with billable utilization. Do you know the difference?

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Strategic Workforce Planning: How-To & Best Practices

Plan your workforce like a pro with our complete guide to strategic workforce planning - what it is, why it matters, who’s involved, and how to ace it.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What Data Do You Need to Do Resource Management Properly?

To make the most out of a resource management practice, you need to develop good data processes. Here's where to focus your attention to get the best results.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Dec 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

6 Resource Allocation Problems & How to Solve Them

Too many resources? Too few resources? The wrong TYPE of resources?! Here’s how to fix six all-too-common resource allocation problems.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Dec 2, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Resource Allocation Plan

Don’t leave project resource allocation to chance. Be proactive by creating a resource allocation plan - your project stakeholders will thank you.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

5 Best Hub Planner Alternatives to Consider in 2025

Thinking about testing Hub Planner alternatives in the New Year? There's a lot of choice on the market - so we've narrowed it down to the best.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Nov 22, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Operational Visibility: Achieving Clarity for Better Decision-Making

It's simple: better operational visibility means better business decisions. Here’s what visibility means in a business context, and how to improve it.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Do Scenario Planning: A Guide for Resource Managers

Wondering where to start with scenario planning? Here’s your how-to guide to normative and quantitative scenario analysis.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Resource Matrix & Why Make One

Optimize your project planning process with a resource matrix - making sure you assemble the right team, with the right skills, every time.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Nov 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Do Resource Forecasting - A Complete Guide

Want to improve resource forecasting, but don't know where to start? Here's how to make calculated resource decisions and why forecasting is important.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Nov 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Write a Realistic Scope of Work: 7 Steps

Don't kick off your project until everyone is aligned on the basics! Here's how to write a scope of work that sets reasonable expectations from the beginning.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Nov 13, 2024
Project & Resource Management

There is a Better Way: Exploring Alternatives to Layoffs

Discover how resource management can provide alternatives to layoffs – even in times of economic uncertainty or a business downturn.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 11, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Project Demand Management & How Does it Relate to Resource Planning?

Resource management and project demand management work best when they support each other. Here's why.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Nov 7, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Explain the Value of Resource Management, According to 7 Experts

How do you explain the value of resource management to people who aren't familiar with it? Meet these resource management advocates, who have the answer.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 6, 2024
Teamwork

What is the Employee Lifecycle? The Beginner's Guide

Improve your employer brand, boost recruitment, and double down on staff retention. Discover strategies to enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Nov 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

3 Capacity Planning Strategies Explained

Lead, lag, or match – which capacity planning strategy can create the right outcomes for your business?

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Nov 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

5 Workload Planning Tools to Help You Untangle Your Projects

Project workload feeling like a mess? These modern workload planning tools can help you and your team stay on track with everything you need to deliver.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Oct 31, 2024
Project & Resource Management

5 Silverbucket Alternatives to Try for Resource Management

Discover effective Silverbucket alternatives for resource management. Find the best tools to optimize your workflow and enhance productivity.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Oct 30, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Management Fright Night: Horror Stories of RM Gone Wrong

Confront the ghosts of past projects and nightmare allocations that derail your deliverables. This Halloween, we're talking resource management gone wrong.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 29, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Staff Consultants on Projects: New Ways & Solutions

How to find the perfect people for every project – to maximize client satisfaction and project success.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 28, 2024
Teamwork

Career Pathing: A Strategy Benefiting Both Employees and Employers

For an all-round win-win that benefits your workforce and your organization in equal measures, consider creating a career pathing program. Here's why.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Oct 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Long & Short of Project Cost Management

If you are in the business of delivering projects, then project cost management is critical to your success. Without a reliable cost estimate, you won't be able to anticipate how much money your project will require and how long it will take to complete.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Oct 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Optimizing Operational Performance

A goal-focused attitude towards improving operational performance will lead you to better profits, happier clients, and engaged employees - here's how.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Oct 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Understanding Demand Management: A Guide

The next best thing to being able to predict the future! Keep standards high and clients happy by introducing demand management to your business.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Oct 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

10+ Senior Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Secured a senior resource manager interview? Here are 10 questions you might be asked – and how to handle them.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Best Alternatives to Float for Resource Scheduling

As your organization grows, it might also outgrow Float. Here are some alternatives to cover the resource scheduling pains when Float no longer cuts it.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

12+ Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Prepping for a resource manager interview? Here are 12+ questions you might be asked – and how to ace them.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 8, 2024
Teamwork

3 Signals that Resource Managers & the C-Suite are Operating in Sync

Plus tips on how to increase alignment if they are not...

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 7, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Creating a Workback Schedule - A Quick Guide

So you've been handed a project, but the only requirement is the due date? A workback schedule can help you flesh out the details.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Oct 1, 2024
Project & Resource Management

All You Need to Know About Billable Hours

The number of billable hours you record each month is a key metric for any service business. But it's also one of the most misunderstood aspects of working in professional services. What are billable hours? And how can you use them to your advantage?

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 26, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Do’s & Don’ts of Resource Planning in Agile Organizations

Tasked with agile resource planning, but don't know where to start? Here are some tips for agile organizations.

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Sep 26, 2024
Teamwork

What is Organizational Knowledge? Key Concepts & Applications

Every organization has a unique wealth of knowledge - they just might not know how to use it. Here's how to make the most of your organizational knowledge.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Measure Capacity vs Demand in Professional Service Businesses

You don't need psychic powers to see into the future! 🔮✨ Balancing capacity vs demand isn't as mysterious as it seems - here's why.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 24, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create Your First Workload Calendar

Take the guesswork out of workload planning. Demystify your team's workload by creating a workload calendar.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Sep 23, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Capacity vs Utilization: Explaining the Difference

Having trouble understanding the difference between capacity vs. utilization? You're not alone. Let's dive into the definitions and shed some light on it!

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Sep 19, 2024
Teamwork

Managing a Cross-Functional Team? Here's Everything You Should Know

Building successful cross-functional teams is hard, but not impossible. Here's nearly everything you must know to manage an effective cross-functional team.

Tim Copeland
Tim Copeland
Sep 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Allocation Strategy: From Planning to Execution

If your team is too big to fit around a couple of tables, it's probably big enough to need a resource allocation strategy. Here's why, and how to create one that serves your business.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 18, 2024
Teamwork

12 Ways to Improve Employee Happiness (& No Free Pizza in Sight)

Want happier employees and the benefits that come with them? Forget foosball and free snacks… Here’s how to REALLY make your people happy

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Difference Between Staffing & Scheduling

Often confused, staffing and scheduling are in fact different activities - but they do come hand in hand. Check our guide to see how they compliment each other.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 16, 2024
Future of Work

The Blended Workforce: How Resource Managers Can Adapt

The implications of the blended workforce for resource management – expert insights and best practices.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 11, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Employee Turnover: A Survival Guide

A high employee turnover ratio can negatively impact the company's overall performance. Learn how to keep it healthy in our guide.

Tim Copeland
Tim Copeland
Sep 11, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Agile Resource Management: 5 Best Practices for Dynamic Organizations

Ready to build more flexible, adaptable, and engaged project teams? Here's how to introduce agile resource management to your projects.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

All You Need to Know About Resource Allocation in 2025

How you allocate your resources determines how profitable and successful your project-based business will be. Ace your resource allocation with our crash course.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

11 Best Resource Management Tools (Honestly Reviewed)

Resource management tools help you understand what's going on with your people and your projects. Discover the best resource management tools, honestly tested and reviewed.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Project Delivery Timeline

Keep all your ducks in a row! 🦆🦆🦆 Get everyone on the same page and primed to hit deadlines by creating a project delivery timeline.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Earned Secrets from Our Webinars on Resource Management

Discover 10+ expert best practices to elevate your resource management practices.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 2, 2024
Teamwork

How to Elevate Team Communication for Better Collaboration

You can't have positive, productive workplaces without solid team communication. But great communication won't happen by accident - it has to be intentional.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 29, 2024
Teamwork

How to Deal with a Difficult Employee (+ Different Scenarios & Solutions)

Is thinking about how to deal with a difficult employee making you break out in a cold sweat? Take a deep breath...we're here to help you with this challenge.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 28, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Securing the Future: Why Succession Planning is Important

Succession planning is key to business continuity. Are you ready to fill critical roles when people leave? If not, it’s time for a succession planning strategy.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 27, 2024
Future of Work

The State of Professional Services: Statistics and Market Trends

This vast and dynamic sector is always shifting and changing. Understand the lay of the land with the latest statistics about professional services.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 27, 2024
Teamwork

Set Yourself Up for Success with a Listening Tour

For a new manager, it can be tough to identify what changes your team would find most impactful. Engaging in a listening tour can help you find the right path!

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 26, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Revenue per Employee & How to Track It

Get a better picture of the financial health of your company by determining your revenue per employee.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Make a Work Schedule to Know Who Does What

A work schedule is more than a Google Calendar. Here's how to make one to get the best visibility into who's doing what weekly, monthly, yearly.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Staff Management: The Complete Guide

Discover the core principles of staff management and how to master them – for an engaged and productive workforce.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Workforce Optimization

A plain English guide to strategic workforce optimization – for higher productivity, efficiency, and engagement.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Workforce Forecasting: Strategies, Tools & Challenges

Workforce forecasting is an important element of workforce management. Here are the basics that you need to know to get started.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build a Staff Schedule in 5 Easy Steps

Having a staff schedule in one central place is a great way to align the organization on where everyone's time is going. Here's how to build one.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Aug 15, 2024
Teamwork

Sweeten the Deal: 9 Tips to Help You Retain Talent in Your Business

Don't lose your MVPs to your competitors! Stay ahead of the crowd and make retaining talent a top priority for your business.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Say We Are Short-Staffed Professionally

It's a difficult conversation - but it has to be had. Here's our advice on how to say "We are short-staffed" professionally.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Aug 12, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What Are the Best Workload Management Tools in 2025?

Looking for workload management tools that could do wonders for your team's productivity? Check our ultimate list.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Aug 12, 2024
Future of Work

Employee Retention Statistics: Key Stats Every Manager Should Know

How does your company fare when it comes to staff turnover? Employee retention statistics can help you understand the complex reasons why people leave jobs.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Smarter, Not Harder: How to Create a Work Plan in 8 Simple Steps

Is your work plan a little too "back of the napkin"? Learn how to do proper work planning in our guide.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How Can You Achieve Greater Forecasting Accuracy?

Higher forecasting accuracy will improve your operational efficiency, resource utilization, and project outcomes. Here’s how to ace it every time.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 6, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Staff Planning?

If you want to hire the right people, boost employee engagement, and maximize productivity - start with an understanding of what staff planning is.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 31, 2024

Project Management vs. Resource Management: Getting the Facts Straight

Project management vs resource management: two names for the same thing - or fundamentally different practices? Dig into the facts, and decide for yourself.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 30, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How Skill Mapping Can Benefit Your Organization (+ How to Get Started)

Bring your hidden talents out to play! Get a better understanding of your team's unique competencies with skills mapping.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jul 29, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Powerful Benefits of Resource Scheduling

Create viable project plans, achieve accurate estimates, and make valuable revenue gains - all thanks to the benefits of resource scheduling.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Vendor Management: A Guide to Building Strong Supplier Relationships

No organization is an island! In complex businesses, where service delivery depends on working with a network of third parties, vendor management is essential.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

From Hired to Inspired: How to Enable Internal Mobility

Everything you need to know to enable more internal mobility in your organization – for knowledge transfer, employee retention, and more.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 24, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Resource Booking? An Explainer

Resource booking is about matching the right people to the right projects at the right time – to achieve productivity, profit, and positive outcomes.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 24, 2024
Future of Work

Workforce Ecosystems: A Step Towards the Future of Work?

Workforce ecosystems are on the rise but a third of businesses aren’t ready to manage them. Learn more about this growing trend and how to adapt successfully.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 23, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Stay Interviews: A Guide for Resource Managers

Are stay interviews the secret to retaining the best talent? Let's explore this method for creating open dialogue and constructive feedback.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 22, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Unboxing the 14 Best Capacity Planning Tools (Free & Paid)

What are the top capacity planning tools for 2024/5? How can they improve productivity and performance? And what are the must-have features?

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jul 18, 2024
Future of Work

Contingent Workforce Management Best Practices: 15+ Tips for Success

Are you hiring temporary workers to plug talent gaps and access expertise? Let's dive into the dos and don'ts of contingent workforce management.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Getting Work Allocation Right: The Beginner's Guide

Solving the challenges of work allocation puts you on the path to smooth project progress, happy teams, and high-quality deliverables.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The (Better) Guide to Resource Utilization for Service Businesses

Learn why resource utilization is an important business metric and follow five easy steps to analyze and optimize your team's billable utilization.

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Capacity Management & How to Do it

Capacity management is a delicate balancing act that has a very real impact on a businesses bottom line. Learn how to do it right in our ultimate guide.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build & Read a Utilization Report

Need to create a utilization report, but don't know where to start? Learn how to build utilization reports and group charts in our guide.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build & Read a Capacity Report

Want to understand capacity in your project-based business? Tasked with creating a capacity report but not sure how? Here’s what you need to know.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

A Guide to Long-Term Resource Planning: Why, When & How

Slow and steady wins the race! Long-term resource planning is the key to a stable business that stands the test of time.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

6 Reasons Why Organizations Are Prioritizing Resource Management

Savvy organizations are prioritizing resource management - and reaping the benefits.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Cost Benefit Analysis? (Explained in Plain English)

Forget the jargon - you’ll find everything you need to know about cost-benefit analysis here. Written for real people, not corporate robots! 🤖

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Right Person, Right Project, Right Time: The Importance of Resource Allocation

If you want to enjoy successful, profitable projects (and who doesn't?), you can't ignore the importance of resource allocation.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Resource Utilization Plan in 3 Easy Steps

Navigate the path to project success and business sustainability with a resource utilization plan - here's how.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

A Guide to the Contingent Workforce: Navigating the New Normal

Organizations are increasingly turning to contractors to staff their projects. So, if the contingent workforce is the new normal, what do we need to know?

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Workforce Strategy & Why Your Organization Needs One

A comprehensive workforce strategy means that you'll always have the right mix of skills and experience available to staff your projects.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jul 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What an Effective Resource Management Process Looks Like (A Complete Rundown)

How do you move from okay, to good, to great? Let's dive into what it takes to design and implement an effective resource management process.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 2, 2024
Future of Work

Is an External Workforce the Future of Work?

More businesses than ever are turning to the external workforce as a flexible staffing solution, and it's revolutionizing the way they manage their projects.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 27, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Workload Management: A Survival Guide

So much to do and so little time? Discover how to improve workload management practices in our recent guide.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 27, 2024
Teamwork

Unlocking Employee Engagement: How to Build a Thriving Workplace

How well do you understand employee engagement? Let's take a closer look at this complex topic - and how we can boost engagement.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang