Four-day week a hit of the season?

31.03.2021

A four-day work week sounds like a sweet fantasy of people who just want to do nothing. But in fact, it is the next stage of a rather natural desire - to do more and work less.

WEEEK Week #38: Repeatable tasks, lists on Android and more

19.03.2021

The wishes of our users continue to come true. Recently, we added a list of tasks to the web version (now this feature has also come to Android), and now we have done what everyone asked for a very long time ago - we added repeatable tasks.

False multitasking: how it is dangerous, and how to deal with it

18.03.2021

Multitasking has been cultivated for years. This was noted in the resume as something valuable. We practiced at work, going crazy and burning out. But what is it anyway? Does it really exist and is it useful?

7 of the best Trello alternatives in 2021

15.03.2021

Trello is a cool, but far from perfect tool. Especially when it comes to project management. We analyze the tools that will come in handy if Trello has turned your work into a nightmare.

WEEEK Week #37: Task lists and notifications by time

15.03.2021

In the latest update of the web version of WEEEK, we suggested two long-awaited features: now you can view tasks in the form of lists, as well as configure notifications for a specific time.

Mistakes at work - is it normal?

03.03.2021

Since childhood, we are taught that mistakes are bad. Everywhere: in school, in life, and at work. But is it so scary to make mistakes at work? I figured it out and came to ambiguous conclusions.

Kanban method: whiteboards, flashcards, and optimization

17.02.2021

A short educational course on Kanban is one of the most popular methods of improving working processes, which for some reason is called with the method.

What is Agile: idea, principles, possible problems

08.02.2021

We’ll tell you what the Agile methodology is, what principles it is based on, how it works in practice, and what problems it can provoke.

8 best task management tools in 2021

30.12.2020

Every year, there are more and more task management systems, but there are not so many really good ones. I will tell you about the best task management tools that I have ever used.

How to manage your workload

17.12.2020

The productivity of a team where everyone plows non-stop, in the end, is slightly higher than where half of them just lie and spit at the ceiling. I will briefly tell you how a properly distributed workload helps make the team work more efficiently.

Project management methods

07.12.2020

Speaking of project management methods, they put everything in one pile: Kanban, Agile, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, and much more. We figured out why you can't do this, and we did it right.

6 tips on how to follow the plan

26.11.2020

A plan is a fragile thing. No matter how cool it is, it's easier to fail it than it looks. I tell you how to stick to the plan in any situation and not deviate from your goals.

How to evaluate employee’s productivity

19.11.2020

Any company exists thanks to the efforts of its employees. And its success directly depends on the quality of their work. If you want to improve the team's results, you should evaluate the productivity of each employee and adjust their daily workload.

Automate it: how to reduce the pain of routine tasks

20.10.2020

Automation of work processes will help to solve many issues and save working time, and at the same time - to avoid errors and unplanned delays in work.

No circus: how to conduct meetings with the benefit

12.10.2020

Many still consider work meetings a waste of time, when bosses criticize employees for no reason, and they can't even get a word in about the work. I declare war on stereotypes and tell you how to hold meetings for the benefit of the entire company.

Ashes of the deadline: how not to miss deadlines and what to do if everything is burned out

01.10.2020

It is quite possible that while you are reading these lines, the deadline for some task is burning painfully somewhere, and everyone is suffering. Why is this happening? How do I not miss the deadline? And what if all the deadlines have passed long ago?

Clean up your workplace!

24.09.2020

No one wants to work if the tea mugs are already covering the monitor, the phone has social networks and YouTube, and because of the abundance of stickers, you can't find the document you need. But there is a way out — to organize the workplace correctly.

Project Management Guide. Part 2. Planning

17.09.2020

The team seems to be working, but there is no progress? The deadline is already coming to an end, but there is still nothing to show? It's time to reconsider your views on the organization of work and make a project plan.

How to work with a remote team

12.09.2020

Working remotely is great. An employee can work in their underwear (there is no shame in this), laying on the couch, and the employer saves on the office. But working with a remote team also has some nuances that you should learn about right away.

How to recognize and stop burnout

03.09.2020

Emotional burnout is a problem not only for workaholics, but also for almost any person. Many people do not take this problem seriously. We understand why it occurs, how to recognize it and stop it.

6 best books on time management

27.08.2020

There are a lot of books about time management. I have read a lot: some books on time management were completely nonsense, others were more useful. I will tell you about them.

Review of 7 best time trackers

19.08.2020

There are so many time-tracking apps that choosing something that's really good is quite challenging. I have studied the most popular time trackers and ready to tell you about the best ones.

Soft skills: what it is and for what

12.08.2020

I begin a detailed story about the main soft skills that a modern specialist should have. This time - what are these skills and why do you need them?

How to motivate employees to avoid making mistakes

05.08.2020

If employees often sit in the kitchen, discussing the political situation in Zimbabwe and forget about all deadlines - do not rush to issue fines. Maybe it's all about you as a leader. Maybe you need to motivate your employees better.

Atypical story: how we make a video about WEEEK

03.08.2020

A really interesting video about the service is based on an original idea and a good story. Together with Where is Dino Animation Studio, we approached the issue of video creation in the most creative way.

Project Management Guide. Part 1. The Basics

30.07.2020

Being a project manager and not knowing the basics of project management is like walking blindly through a minefield armed with a mythical sixth sense. You won't get far.

Tools for remote work

22.07.2020

After switching to remote work, many faced problems: chaos in tasks, lack of communication and so on. Tools for remote work help you cope with this.

6 principles of time management

17.07.2020

Everyone has ever experienced stress from lack of time and has given up on rest and personal matters for the sake of work. To prevent this, you need to understand the basic principles of time management and learn how to properly manage your time.

How to get things in order

12.07.2020

Where does this chaos come from and how can it be ordered? I've figured it out and I'm ready to tell you.

How to set tasks to complete them

26.06.2020

You task someone with something. Everything seems clear. But, as it turns out, the person misheard or misunderstood something. That's the problem. To avoid this, you need to set the tasks correctly. We'll tell you how to do this.

10 ways to fight procrastination and beat it

26.06.2020

It usually takes me 3-4 hours to prepare one article. But this one is different. Because of COVID, work from home, the child turned on the PS4, got an interesting article on Telegram... Hmm, I'll go read it. Oh, here's meme. And another one… Sh*t!

25 and 5: how and why does the Pomodoro Technique work?

24.06.2020

What is the Pomodoro technique and how to use it for productive work.

How can a student keep up with everything and not forget about studying?

17.06.2020

We asked our colleagues who are studying at universities to prepare a case article on how they manage time and deal with tasks using WEEEK and other services.

13 rules of teamwork

15.06.2020

Disagreements in the team can cancel the project before the start. The rules of collaboration will help you build an effective team of specialists of different levels — let's remember the most important of them.

Goals and Tasks: How to Achieve Results. Always

09.06.2020

Interesting approach to setting goals and achieving results, which is preached by Paul Adams, Vice-president of product at Intercom.

Genius Quest: Famous Men Daily Schedule

30.05.2020

Maybe it would fit you too?

How could you cope more, if you're a creative professional

27.05.2020

Three simple, yet fun, templates have a great positive use experience in the creative fields of activity and business.

How eLama Uses WEEEK in Social Media and Email Marketing

25.05.2020

Anastasia Mikhaleva, an eLama Social Media Marketing specialist, told us how WEEEK made their team’s life a little bit easier.

How to not go crazy while WFH

24.04.2020

Working remotely (from home specifically) sounds extremely thrilling. Though it has certain profits and challenges it can definitely be addictive and even hypothetical returning to the office might seem unrealistic to you.

Agile and Scrum Methodologies for Working at a Digital Agency

21.07.2019

How to use it in practice, and not in theory.

Timing. The first step in mastering time management

11.06.2019

Time management in simple words. On the example of John, Margaret and Tim.

How not to lose productivity during the day

28.05.2019

Take it easy! We know how to make everything in time. 10 ways to keep up with the schedule.