An Easy Way to Skyrocket Wrike's Speed

Wrike’s project management software works in any popular web browser, be it Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. But just as the engine from a Fiat can slow down a Ferrari, the older versions of these browsers rob Wrike of its natural power. That’s why, in case you prefer Internet Explorer, we recommend you use IE version 9 or higher. And the same goes for the other browsers – the newer, the better! You’ll notice how much faster Wrike and your other favorite online apps become and how much more enjoyable it is to work with them.
Some of our customers find Google Chrome the most comfortable option for using Wrike. “I knew from prior communications with the Customer Care team that Wrike performed well in Google Chrome, but I simply had no idea how much faster it is. I never thought to try a different browser. Now I know it makes a huge difference,” says Tom Day from CBIA, a long-standing Wrike customer. In case you don’t want to permanently switch to Google Chrome, but still want use some of its benefits, try out its plug-in for Internet Explorer.

So update your browser to the latest version and don’t deny yourself Wrike’s full productivity power!

Productivity 3 min read

HR Tip: How to use Wrike for Applicant Tracking and Recruitment Process

The first step to any successful project management is acquiring the right talent. No matter if your organization has one hard-working recruiter or an impressive HR team, the applicant-tracking process can be time-consuming and demanding at times. Among other things, it requires prompt access to recruitment data and the ability to always keep track of the applicants' statuses, engage the team in the process, and more. Fortunately, with Wrike, you can not only overcome the mentioned challenges, but also easily track the applicants and manage your projects within one single app. And, while Wrike helps you to streamline the whole recruitment process, you can focus on your main goal – acquiring the best talent possible! In a new tutorial video, we featured some simple ways to optimize your applicant-tracking process with Wrike, so you'll be able to: Stay on track with the applicant's status and progress. Manage the applicant flow for the concrete position. Use custom statuses and tags to find a sought-after applicant in a few clicks. Analyze your recruitment channels to spot the most effective ones. Keep all your recruitment data and action items in one system with no need to switch between apps. and more! Don't miss a chance to take a glance at the second part of our new tutorial video with our Top 5 productivity tips, as they will not only save you time, but also make the recruitment process smooth and simple!

Productivity 3 min read

The Road to Simplicity: an Inside Look at Wrike Graphite Design

Wrike Graphite is full of many pleasant surprises, but probably the first thing you will notice is the exciting new design. Today, we invite you to get an inside look at our design studio. To us, design has always been so much more than just a pretty shell. That’s why Wrike Graphite was built on three principles: simplicity, clarity and visibility. Whether you are a designer or not, this post has some interesting insights to check out. Wrike Graphite is full of many pleasant surprises, but probably the first thing you will notice is the exciting new design. Today, we invite you to get an inside look at our design studio. To us, design has always been so much more than just a pretty shell. That’s why Wrike Graphite was built on three principles: simplicity, clarity and visibility. Whether you are a designer or not, this post has some interesting insights to check out. All focus is on the content Our goal was to find a wise balance between your needs and habits. That’s why we reduced the density of graphic elements and gradients to accentuate the prima of your workspace – your content. The new contrast palette and the increased amount of whitespace makes it easier for you to focus on the information you are currently working on. First things first Analyzing your feedback and reviewing statistics helped us to better understand which features you use more often and which you use occasionally. As a result, we prioritized the features in the icon menu so that their order would better fit your work habits. This way, your favorite Task list and Activity Stream come first, the newly added Timelog icon goes right after them, and the tools for the more advanced project management like Workload and Timeline are placed at the end of the navigation menu. Visual and visible In Wrike Graphite we enhanced visibility and visual representation of every detail, as we believe that it’s the details that make the user experience special. One of these important details is the redesigned folder’s overview. We believe that infographic is, perhaps, the best and easiest way to perceive numbers. That’s why, in Wrike Graphite folder’s details and stats are presented in a neat chart form. This is just a very small glimpse of Wrike’s new design. Dive in, check for yourself and don’t forget to share your comments! We are eager to know your thoughts!

Productivity 3 min read

Would Your Company Survive a 6-Hour Workday? (Work Management Roundup)

It's Friday, which means it's time for the weekly Work Management roundup! And since it's the first Friday of October, it's also National Manufacturing Day. So, just a little aside: kudos to all who build and manufacture goods and services here in America. Anyway, this week we have compiled links to articles that will help you build yourself into a better worker. Sweden is Shifting to Six-Hour Workdays (FastCoExist): It's been proven that clocking in longer hours is detrimental to both the individual and the organization, which is why Sweden is taking that info to heart. The six-hour workday is becoming more and more common for Swedish companies as organizations strive for a better work/life balance. The Top 6 Free "Getting Things Done" Software (Capterra): So you want to get organized, and you need some tech recommendations? These 6 GTD tools are free for at least one user. Check them all out. The Best Time for a Break Might Be Mid-Morning, Not the Afternoon (Lifehacker): New research suggests that it’s better to take a break before you’ve used up your mental resources, in order to actually refresh and recuperate your mind and body — which means taking breaks earlier in the day. How to Fly Like a Pro (Business Insider): Do you travel a lot for work? Sick of the stress of flying? Here are twenty illustrated tips on how to fly like a pro. For example: avoid coffee & drink green tea instead (so you don't dehydrate yourself). 17 Books to Inspire Creative Teams (Wrike): If you're part of a creative team, you need to feed the mind to ensure that you never run out of fresh ideas. This list of 17 books will inspire you and provide you with energy and creative juice for the work ahead. More Work Management Reads Think About This: Why Having Friends at Work is So Important (Fast Company) How Louis C. K. Became Funny and Why it Matters (Cal Newport's Study Hacks) Go Try This: Forget Business School--Just Watch These 10 TED Talks (Inc) 15 Types of Photos You Can Tweet (Even if Your Product is Ugly) (AdWeek) How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team (Harvard Business Review) 7 Ways to Ensure Fans Don't Miss Your Facebook Page Updates (Marketing Profs) Browse The Work Management Roundup on Flipboard If you use Flipboard on your mobile device, then you can choose to read these links via The Work Management Roundup magazine. View my Flipboard Magazine. Image Credit: The Evening Commute by Jamie McCaffreyon Flickr. Some rights reserved. Changes made.

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