The idea of using time tracking software is not necessarily new. It has been around for some time. In fact, a lot of companies have already started using this software in order to improve their employees. Some of them succeeded in doing the necessary changes. Others failed. The main reason why some have failed is because they just used the software without being clear about it.

As a result, the employees resented the idea and others even threatened to leave. This is an understandable consequence. When something is new and it seems like you are being treated unfairly because of it, you will most likely leave and search for a better job. However, if the use of the software is explained well, employees will understand why it is used and how it could change them for the better.

Be clear about your objectives

Right from the start, you need to let employees know that the objective is not to make them feel bad. They should not feel as if they are being spied on because you are monitoring their actions all the time. Doing it this way will most likely lead to a negative result. However, if you are clear about what exactly it is that you want to happen, which is to improve the company, they will be more supportive.

Let’s face it. There are employees who are not doing well with their jobs. If you want them to contribute, the software should be used. You should also let them know that if they are already doing their best at their job, there is nothing to be worried about. 

Give them time to adjust

Once you introduce time tracking software at work, let the employees navigate it first and see how it works. Don’t make them feel like they are doing something totally new and they have to adjust right away. It takes time for them to become familiar with using the software. Just let them adjust and soon they will be more comfortable with it.

See the changes

Over time, people will see the value of this change. They will even thank you for allowing them to change organically using this software. They won’t resent you anymore knowing that you have done your best to make them understand the purpose of the software.

Besides, if they see the value of the software in their personal lives, they will not get angry anymore. The goal is to improve themselves and be better, not just at work, but with their life in general. Hopefully, you can guide your employees well and they will be cooperative even if there might be some resistance at first.

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Hello Everyone, What’s up? We have discussed a lot about managing multimedia files on our Android smartphones before in our website but in this article, we are going to discuss about one of the most critical question asked in our blog about how to back SMS from LG G6 to PC. Transferring text messages from Android to PC is not similar to copying multimedia files such as music, pictures and videos to PC because text messages are saved in database forms in our Android smartphones that cannot be copied directly.

If you are a regular texter like everyone else then there’s no doubt that you have a huge inbox with tons of important and personal messages that you would like to keep with you forever. Text messaging experience has improvised a lot with latest Android smartphones and especially with LG G6 due to its wide, bright and larger screen. With the Android 4.0 update, you can even send and receive video and audio messages in real time and track their delivery status.

When you have such a leaden and heavy inbox, you may want to backup your SMS collection regularly to avoid any data loss in future. Like any other Android smartphones, LG G6 also has tendency to crash, force restart, malfunction due to virus attack and so on, that may lead to data damage on your smartphone. So, unless you want to see a desolate inbox, you should backup them on a regular basis so that you can at least retrieve them if needed in the future.

Of course, the best place to keep a backup of your SMS is in your own PC. But unfortunately, you cannot transfer messages to PC directly. So, to successfully backup and transfer your messages from LG G6 to PC, you will be required to take assistance from a desktop Android Manager that can backup your SMS and restore them whenever required.

Android Manager is a luminous and well-known desktop Android managing tool that can control your entire Android device directly from your PC. It’s like you are running an Android smartphone on your PC. You can fully backup your device and restore them on other Android phones, you can manage your multimedia files, root your smartphone, add and remove contacts, send and receive messages and so on. In short, whatever you can perform from an Android device, you can also do that from Android Manager. Heck, you can even play and run Android apps and games in it.

Advantages:

• Personal Android File Manager to control your Android phone from PC.
• Backup & Restore entire smartphone with a single click.
• Manage your contacts directly from PC including adding, removing or editing new contacts.
• Root your Android device with a single click.
• Recover deleted files and restore them back on your phone.
• Erase junk and garbage files to create more room on your Android.
• Transfer data from one phone to another without copying them to PC.
• Mirror your device and manage your phone from PC.
• Personalized SMS Desktop assistant. Send, receive, read and delete messages from computer.

How to Backup SMS from LG G6 to PC with MobileGo?

Despite the fact that MobileGo can backup your complete Android device, but if you want to backup only messages from LG G6 to PC then you can even perform individual backups and transfer only messages from Android to PC.

Head to TunesBro site and download the program on a Mac or Windows computer. Install it and launch the program to see its delightful user interface. Then perform the following steps to backup messages to your PC.

Step 1. Connect LG G6 to PC with a USB data cable or you can connect your PC and LG G6 under the same Wi-Fi connection to establish a connection between them.

Step 2. Select SMS from the left sidebar and it should appear all the text messages from your LG G6.

Step 3. Select all the messages that you wish to transfer from LG G6 to PC and hit the “Save As” button.

Step 4. For your convenience, you can save messages in both XML and text file format. Select the suitable format and hit the “Save” button.

Now, wait for the program to transfer all your messages from LG G6 to PC and after it is finished, you can open the file on your PC to review the messages.

Conclusion

In our blog, we have always listed the best-performed software after researching and testing them to its full extend.  MobileGo is very famous and well-known tool featured on countless authority magazine websites such as CNET, Softpedia, Filehippo and so on. You can even read the reviews done by millions of satisfied customers and if you still have any doubts then obviously, you can download the software for free and try it for yourself to see its real potential.

Procrastination can kill your productivity and cost your project money. It can happen for many reasons, even in a successful team. Sometimes employees feel that reaching a deadline is a foregone conclusion, and they can thus take it easy on the journey. Other times people simply prioritize incorrectly, leaving a major task for last when it should be done first. Whatever the reason, here are some ways you can keep your team from procrastinating.

Minimize Interruptions 

The constant interruptions that occur throughout a typical workday lead to abandoned tasks and procrastination as people constantly shift from one priority to another. You can minimize procrastination by encouraging your team to minimize their distractions. This can include scheduling a block of time during the day to check email rather than trying to answer each message that comes in. If you use PM software that allows messages to be sent with different levels of priority, you can encourage the use of these priority flags as a way of letting others know how urgent a task is. Minimizing distractions means a greater focus on the task at hand, which reduces procrastination in getting it done.

Set Mini Goals 

One of the reasons why a person procrastinates, to begin with, is because the final results of the project seem so distant, making the individual tasks that lead up to it feel irrelevant. You can combat this by providing mini goals that represent small achievements which your team can view as milestones. Many project management programs allow you to set goals and deliverables for your team; make sure to take advantage of this by providing some near-term goals to go with the long-term achievements. This gives your team a stronger feeling of accomplishment and helps keep them active and motivated. It also gives you a better feel for time management and efficiency within your project.

Schedule Regular Check-In Meetings 

A weekly or semi-weekly check-in meeting can do wonders for communication and productivity. Schedule meetings between yourself and individual members of your team on a regular basis at a standard time so it is something you can both plan your schedule around. These one-on-one meetings should provide an opportunity to discuss upcoming deadlines, review ongoing tasks, and voice any concerns about either the project or productivity as a whole. They serve as a weekly chance to refocus on what is important and to both give and receive feedback. Doing this can help keep procrastination away and reenergize each team member.

Create Group Assignments 

People are less likely to procrastinate when they have peers relying on them and pushing them in a positive manner. When you determine the workflow for your team, try to include multiple people on tasks that might normally see procrastination. This prevents one person from feeling isolated from the project and allows the teammates to feed off one another. This also increases accountability, since if one person procrastinates they are doing a direct disservice to the rest of the team. When doing this, make sure to chart out the workflow thoroughly using Celoxis web project management tools or a similar application. This cuts down on confusion and makes sure everybody is on the same page.

When confronting a procrastination problem, it is important to remember that most people don’t choose to procrastinate because they like it. If somebody is procrastinating, it is usually due to a problem of engagement or a lack of proper prioritization. In most cases, the problem is treatable as long as you identify the underlying reason for the procrastination. By doing this and following the tips outlined above, you should be able to increase team productivity and put everybody in the best possible position to thrive.

Many people who have to travel for business often dread the time they spend sitting in the airport, on the plane, and in taxis just waiting to get from point A to point B. Travel can be stressful, uncomfortable, and time consuming. Because of this, it’s imperative that professionals who travel on a regular basis make the most of their time in transit. Follow the tips below to make your international travel easier and more productive.

Plan Ahead to Minimize Setbacks

When packing for your trip, keep the cramped overhead bins in mind and remember that whatever you pack, you’ll have to lug around the airport. Pack light and keep it minimal. Make sure all your devices are fully charged and that your outfit is practical. You don’t want to show up in pajamas, but a full suit or high heels might make traveling even more uncomfortable.

Double check that you’ve packed your identification, tickets, and passport. Keep your tickets and all forms of identification somewhere that’s easily accessible so you don’t have to sort through your bag at each checkpoint. Most airlines allow you to check in online, 24 hours before your flight. Consider doing this to avoid dealing with it when you get to the airport. When you check in ahead of time, you’ll also have a bigger selection of seats to choose from.

Have the Right Gear

From neck pillows to noise-canceling headphones, there’s an unlimited supply of products designed specifically for avid travelers. For those looking to get some work done in the air, you need to have a laptop or tablet. If you need to communicate with coworkers or clients or send time-sensitive emails, make sure you have access to the internet. Some airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi for a small fee, but many still don’t. To make sure you’re always connected, consider using a service like T-Mobile’s Gogo In-Flight, which gives you one free hour of Wi-Fi and unlimited texting throughout your entire flight.

You should also look into portable chargers for keeping devices powered up on long flights or the right pair of headphones to help block out the sounds of other passengers. Adapters are also important when you’re traveling out of the country.

Get Your Finances in Order

The first thing to do is to let your bank know you’re traveling abroad. You don’t want to have your bank account frozen because a purchase in another country looks suspicious. Try to avoid exchanging your money for the local currency at the airport. The exchange rates are usually very high, so do your research to find the most affordable option. When you do exchange money, don’t swap out more than you need. Having too much currency means you’ll have to pay additional fees to convert it back into dollars after your trip.

Tackle the Airport

Arrive early. You never know what could happen, and missing your flight could mean missing a big meeting or having to reschedule your flight for the following day. Frequent travelers should create a routine for navigating the airport to optimize time and allow less room for mishaps. You can also look into becoming a member of the trusted traveler program, TSA PreCheck, which allows its members to leave on their shoes, belts, and outerwear and even allows them to keep small amounts of liquids and laptops in their bags. TSA PreCheck lets you get through security within minutes.

Avoid checking your bags if possible. This will ensure that your luggage won’t get lost in transit and that you won’t have to wait for your bags after arriving at your destination. You should also try to avoid spending unnecessary money. Airport terminals have so many things you might want but don’t need like drinks, food, and souvenirs. You don’t want to waste money just because you’re bored and then regret it when you land.

International travel can be tough, especially when it’s for work. By maximizing your time and minimizing possible delays, you’ll breeze through all of your future international trips.

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We already know that mobile betting is on the up and up – more individuals are relying on their mobiles to bet on their favourite sports matches rather than physically visiting a brick and mortar shop. The convenience is there, after all, and it can’t be denied – why dress up and go out when you can simply click on a few buttons and place your bets online, from the convenience of your own home? You can do this at any time, at that. Thanks to technological advances, you can take advantage of some of the best free bets on the market and even place bets on real-time games – in-play betting is getting a lot more enthusiasts nowadays, as you can see the results as they happen, in real time. But what else is new in mobile betting, and how can you get in on the action?

More online wagers

As mentioned, an increasing number of punters are placing their bets online through their mobile phones. And this is not just done by younger punters, either – punters who are older and who have seen the benefits of mobile and digital technology are placing more of their bets through their smart phones and tablets as well. In fact, some studies show that bets on mobile could very well reach the £1 billion mark by next year.

Because of the rising trend of betting on mobile, you can expect bookmakers to also do their part. Think faster apps, better live streaming capabilities, more innovations when it comes to the placement of bets, and more. Some bookie sites have even begun offering ‘text bets,’ where you simply send them a text with your choice and the amount of your stake, and they’ll arrange your bet for you.

The social aspect

 You may already know that there are many betting forums which you can join online. These betting forums are the perfect platform for anyone who’s into sports betting, because you can get lots of tips and advice from both the experts and enthusiastic punters just like you. But there’s another thing that’s coming up, and it’s coming up big: sports betting on social media sites such as Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook. The community of punters in these sites is growing, and at a great pace. Perhaps, in time, you will see a social network solely dedicated to sports betting – but for now, you can well take advantage of social media platforms to learn more about sports betting and perfect your strategy as well.

The .bet domain name

For the techies out there, there’s one more thing to watch out for: the .bet domain name. It was announced last year that this domain name is ready for purchase, so you can expect to see some new sites springing up in the near future.

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