Paul Heltzel
Contributing writer
Paul Heltzel is a writer and editor, formerly of Discovery News, National Geographic, NPR, and PC World magazine.
Comparing 3 top project management tools: Trello vs. Monday vs. Asana
We look at three of the most popular tools for keeping projects on track — each takes a slightly different approach and will appeal to different types of users.
How to use Todoist for team task management
If advanced project management software seems like overkill, Todoist offers an easy and economical way to keep your team’s projects on track.
COVID-19 and tech: New collaboration tools mean new security risks
As the coronavirus forces companies to move their communication and file sharing onto collaboration platforms, be prepared for unintended consequences: New security threats will surface, requiring new methods of securing your...
How to automate repetitive tasks in Slack
A step-by-step look at how to automate common tasks and processes using Slack’s Workflow Builder.
How to avoid collaboration burnout
While collaboration tools are pervasive in the enterprise, practices for smartly managing the flow of information created by and in them is not. As a result, these tools often lead to overload and burnout.
14 Microsoft Teams apps to help you work smarter
Microsoft Teams now has more active daily users than Slack and offers dozens of third-party tools to make it easier to collaborate without leaving the Teams interface. Here are 14 apps you need to consider.
How to combine project management and collaboration
Several products offer both chat and project management in one interface so that conversations can be turned into workflow, milestones, calendar entries, and other actionable items.
4 tips for picking the right collaboration suite
Research shows that workplace technology can actually impede your employees' ability to work in a timely manner and makes it more difficult to collaborate. It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are four ways to choose the right...
How to supercharge Slack with ‘action’ apps
Step up your Slack game by integrating third-party apps like Asana, Zapier, and Todoist. We show you how.
How AI is changing office suites
New and upcoming artificial intelligence features in G Suite, Microsoft Office, and other office suites can boost workers’ productivity and provide business insights, but they could carry hidden costs, say experts.
Review: G Suite gets an AI boost
Several new AI-driven features in G Suite (some still in beta) are aimed at saving users time, facilitating collaboration, and improving security.