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Kat Boogaard

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Kat is a Wisconsin-based freelance writer who focuses on careers, productivity, and self-development. She’s written for numerous outlets including The Muse, Fast Company, and Inc. When she’s not in front of her computer, she enjoys being outdoors, spoiling her two rescue mutts, and continuing her search for the perfect taco.


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How to balance team workloads before resourcing becomes a problem

You just received the news that no manager wants to hear: One of your best employees is hitting the road. The reason? They’re burnt out. 


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How Trello makes communication better for Slack users

We spend 50-80% of our workday communicating with other people. You’d think all of that practice would mean we’re stellar at sharing information and getting our point across, but the truth is that we could all use some help. 


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How to use Trello to channel your team’s human connections

Take a minute to think about one of your colleagues. What do you picture? Do you see a warm and smiling face? Or perhaps them seated at their desk that’s constantly overflowing with plants and coffee mugs?If you’re like most people today, your mind might be filled with an entirely different vision of who your coworker is. Maybe it’s the avatar they use online. Or their go-to email sign-off. Or maybe it’s them from the shoulders up with a carefully-selected Zoom background behind them.


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How to create a supportive company culture that isn’t just for looks

We have a super supportive company culture. We recognize that you have a life outside of work. We’re like a family here. 


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How to address and resolve team conflict when you’re all remote

In some ways, an entirely remote team has the benefit of avoiding a lot of common workplace conflicts.