8 Signs Your Company Needs a Performance Review System
When was the last time you made a promotion decision — and was it based on data or intuition? If you hesitated, it’s a sign your company needs more than occasional performance conversations.
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New dimension of communication during recruitment thanks to Copilot in Outlook
Working with several dozen of the largest companies in the Polish market, I can confidently say that 2025 is the time when technology in HR has ceased to be merely an add-on – it has become a key tool for building competitive advantage.
How does AI Copilot revolutionize working with documents in the Microsoft 365 environment?
The job market is changing faster than ever. Recruiters review dozens, sometimes hundreds, of applications daily. It's easy to miss the ideal candidate in a flood of information, especially when processes are repetitive and time-consuming. Fortunately, artificial intelligence is increasingly entering the HR world, and it seems like it's here to stay. Microsoft Word with Copilot is a combination that supports recruiters in their work.
How to plan PTO days to maximize your vacation in 2026
Strategically planning your Paid Time Off (PTO) is essential to make the most of your vacation days while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With the right time off planning approach, you can transform limited days into meaningful, restorative breaks. This guide will help you master vacation planning for 2025, from understanding key strategies to leveraging expert tools.
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What is ESS? Employee Self Service explained
What is ESS (Employee Self Service) and how does it help employees manage HR tasks like payslips, time off, and data updates with ease?
The ultimate leave calculator guide
Learn how to calculate holiday entitlement, use a leave calculator, and manage time off accurately and legally.
Google Sheets: leave, attendance, and time tracking
Google Sheets is a simple way to start time, attendance and leave tracking – but when it stops being enough, check out Calamari.
Offboarding checklist: how to simplify employee exits
Offboarding matters as much as onboarding. Learn how to create a smooth, respectful employee exit process with our offboarding checklist.
People management skills for excellent managers
What does people management really mean? How to master it? Learn essential skills, tips for new managers, and how to grow into a leader your team trusts.
Best tools stack for scaling up your startup
Discover the best tools for scaling your startup—from HR to automation, finance, and growth. Build a smart tech stack to grow faster!
Floating holidays in the workplace: a quick guide
Discover what floating holidays are, how they work, and how to add them to your PTO policy to support flexibility, inclusion, and employee well-being.
People analytics – 7 must-have reports
Discover how people analytics transforms HR with data-driven insights. Explore key reports, tools, and the role of analysts in smarter workforce decisions.
Power BI for HR: transform Your HR reporting
Discover how HR teams use Microsoft Power BI to visualize data, track KPIs, and make smarter people decisions with real-time, actionable HR analytics.
How paid leave impacts employee retention?
Explore how paid leave benefits and smart PTO policies can boost employee retention, reduce burnout, and help your company attract and keep top talent.
Unofficial work agreements for better workplace culture
Discover how unofficial work agreements shape company culture, build trust, and support employee well-being—beyond what’s written in formal contracts
When time tracking backfires: challenges and pitfalls
Learn how to use time tracking apps for employee productivity without hurting trust. Explore how to boost efficiency and avoid micromanagement pitfalls.
Aligning company goals & employee growth
Learn how aligning company goals with employee growth boosts productivity, engagement, and retention—plus tips to build effective development plans.
Surprising tips on being a good manager
Discover surprising tips on how to be a good manager. Learn leadership qualities, delegation skills, and how to create a positive team culture.
7 common mistakes in handling employee leave requests
Struggling with leave requests? Avoid common mistakes and discover how tools like Calamari can streamline time-off management.
Team building activities for remote, hybrid, and on-site
Fun and effective team-building ideas for remote, hybrid, and on-site teams—boost trust, engagement, and teamwork effortlessly!
Boosting employee productivity without micromanaging
Learn how to stop micromanaging and start leading with trust. Discover smart strategies to boost team productivity without crushing morale.
Goals for senior positions: don't let talented people go!
Keep top talent engaged with strategic professional goals for senior leaders. Discover how setting clear objectives drives growth, innovation, and retention.
5 signs your business needs workflow automation
Discover 5 clear signs your business needs workflow automation—and how tools like Calamari can save time, cut errors, and boost team productivity.
Team building on a budget: creative ideas
Boost team morale and collaboration with creative, budget-friendly team-building activities for any workplace
Common leave management challenges: 7 examples
As companies grow, leave management challenges can impact business performance in different ways - from painstaking inconveniences to complete catastrophes.
Best communication practices with Teams and Slack
Good communication keeps teams running smoothly – whether in the office or remote. Microsoft Teams and Slack help, but using them effectively is key.
Workflow Automation with Microsoft Teams
Automate tasks and boost efficiency in Microsoft Teams with workflow automation and Power Automate.
5 steps of the successful performance management cycle
Master the 5-step performance management cycle to align goals, track progress, and boost engagement for lasting success.
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Automatic reminders for pending timesheet edit requests
Timesheet edit requests that sit unanswered are a risk—they lead to reporting errors and payroll delays. That's why we've introduced automatic reminders for managers—similar to those they already know from leave requests.
Timesheet Details Report
We know accurate data isn't negotiable, that's why we've rebuilt our Timesheet Details Report from the ground up with rock-solid data integrity and flexible data ordering. The enhanced report is your single source of truth — seamlessly connecting two modules: Time&Attendance and Time Off without manual reconciliation.
Timesheet Calendar View
Timesheet errors have a way of piling up. That's why we've given every employee a tool to catch them before they become a problem.
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