Create timesheets in Excel
Time recording in Excel: How to create a timesheet
  • Productivity

The time stamp clock was used in the past, but nowadays we’ve switched to electronic time recording. While some large companies are equipped with special reporting systems, smaller companies mainly use digital software solutions. These are not absolutely necessary since time recording using Excel works just as well - and is completely free of charge.

Time recording in Excel: How to create a timesheet
How to apologize for late replies
Sorry for the late reply: How to write apologies for a late reply
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Everyone forgets to reply to less important emails at work occasionally – or even puts them off deliberately. This may be the case if you be the bearer of bad news, for instance. But if you want to avoid making a negative impression, you shouldn’t just ignore these emails. A well-formulated apology for a delayed response can help you to convince customers, business partners, and coworkers of your...

Sorry for the late reply: How to write apologies for a late reply
Thank-you letter interview
Thank-you email after an interview: Templates and examples
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Friendliness is never wrong: With a nice thank-you email after an interview, you can leave a good impression on the personnel manager or future employer. A short, friendly message can give you a competitive advantage. While other applicants sink into the crowd, here’s how you can make yourself stand out with a simple emaill, this article shows you how.

Thank-you email after an interview: Templates and examples
Job application follow-up e-mail
Job application follow-up e-mail: template and sample
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If you have sent a job application, you will usually have to wait a while to hear back. When is it worth asking about the status of your application? Depending on the employer and the position’s closing date, it will be time sooner or later to send a follow-up e-mail after the application. We explain how this should be done and what needs to be considered.

Job application follow-up e-mail: template and sample
Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365
Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365: A comparison
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Google Workspace or Microsoft 365? Both providers offer users a cloud platform with business-ready office and collaboration tools. The pricing is also in a similar ballpark. Entrepreneurs who want to centralize operational work processes with cloud-based applications are spoiled for choice. We compare the functional spectrum of both business solutions.

Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365: A comparison
Microsoft 365 alternatives
Which Microsoft 365 alternatives are recommended for which companies?
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Many companies are looking for an alternative to Microsoft 365. It is not always an easy decision to make as there are now numerous free and paid options on the market. Not every option will be right for every company and their requirements. Here we will present a variety of alternatives to Microsoft 365 and discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Which Microsoft 365 alternatives are recommended for which companies?
Exercise in the office
Exercise at work can help reduce stress and prevent
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Sitting for hours on end is not beneficial to mind and body. So, what can you do if you have to work every day as an office worker, where for most of your job you must sit? Exercising at work can help! It is wholly possible to integrate exercise in the office into your routine without interrupting your workflow. Some exercises can also be done at your desk!

Exercise at work can help reduce stress and prevent
How to prioritize your workload
How to prioritize: 9 methods to help you get started
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When work piles up, there is no way around it: prioritizing tasks is part of the daily work of a good company head or team leader. But if everything already had to be done yesterday, it can be difficult to define a clear structure. Proven concepts for how to prioritize such as the Eisenhower principle and the 80:20 rule can bring order into workload chaos. Everything begins with pen and paper –...

How to prioritize: 9 methods to help you get started
Work-life balance
Work-life balance
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A work-life balance involves a lot more than simply dividing working time and personal time equally. The concept is often viewed as a philosophy that determines many aspects of a person’s life. In order for it to succeed, both employers and employees must make an effort to create the best possible working conditions. Read all about why this philosophy is so desirable, what it includes, and how...

Work-life balance
G Suite alternatives
Google Workspace alternatives: The most popular and hidden gems
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Google Workspace is great. That is why many companies use it. But not everyone likes to follow the crowd and some businesses prefer not to use Google’s office solution. Our article covers well-known Google Workspace alternatives, and some lesser-known options that might just be the perfect fit.

Google Workspace alternatives: The most popular and hidden gems

Productivity

Productivity plays a leading role in running a successful business. From relevant tools, to project management and collaboration, including self-motivation and time management, this section gives employers and employees a wide selection of tips on nurturing productivity in the workplace.