The recent extension to the tax filing deadline means there’s more time for you to prioritize safety and security as you’re sharing sensitive data online. Here are some quick and easy check-backs to think about as you file this season. First and foremost, file securely. If you file online, always file using a secure […]
You may think that gaining an extra hour of sleep would have positive effects on your productivity, but studies have shown that’s not typically true. The now shortened days and disruption to our bodies’ sleep and functionality can have astounding effects on our sleep cycles, mental clarity, health, and focus. In the midst […]
Even in a remote-work world, it’s important to stay connected and share insights with peers and leaders of the larger business community. Recently, we did just that as James Fields shared with cityCURRENT CEO, Jeremy Park, thoughts and philosophies on powering remote work for ourselves and our clients, retaining company culture, the important role […]
If you weren’t scouring the internet for the top-rated collaboration and communication solutions before COVID, you certainly are now in your new virtual office. Even post-pandemic, small businesses will need reliable technology that enables collaborative teamwork and streamlined communications between remote and onsite employees alike. A recent study by Global Workplace Analytics estimates that […]
Last week, we were joined by our friends at Microsoft to share some very effective and not-so-well-known tips and tricks to optimize your productivity with Microsoft Teams. In this live demo, our friend David Branscome, Senior Cloud Architect, shared some really great features in Microsoft Teams that allow you to do simple things that are […]
No one knows what the impact of coronavirus COVID-19 will be in middle Tennessee, but most experts agree that schools and businesses will close. In order to keep your employees safe, and keep your operations as seamless as possible, we recommend taking some time to review how your business would respond to a short or […]
News of company-wide data breaches is growing rapidly, and recent research indicates that small and medium sized businesses actually suffer more than the major corporations. Not only do they suffer more cybersecurity attacks, but the costs associated with these attacks are alarming. “In 2017, average malware-related costs for small and medium-sized businesses included $1,027,053 due […]
It’s tax week, and whether you’re filing personal taxes or business taxes, you’re more than likely filing electronically. Electronic filing has become the most popular method of filing, and though it’s convenient, e-filing can make you vulnerable to security threats and ultimately allow cybercriminals to fraudulently collect your refund. Only recently have we seen a […]
There’s no denying the impact that seasons have on our productivity. Studies tell us that everything from weather conditions to temperatures can have an effect on our levels of productivity which bodes the question, how do we combat seasonal change in a way that maximizes our focus and productivity? We especially understand how important this […]
Personalities, and the way that we handle them in the workplace, can be a difficult thing at times. Maybe you’re sharing stories in a team-building exercise, chatting with customers, or placing an order with a vendor. Either way, you have conversations that are driven by different personalities every single day, so it’s important to understand […]
