GitLab Board Better VS GitLab Employee Handbook

Make GitLab board better with filters, notifications & more

Gitlab has open sourced their employee handbook

Enhanced Visualization
GitLab Board Better provides improved visualization of GitLab boards, making it easier for users to manage tasks and workflows with a more intuitive interface.
Customizable Columns
Users can customize the columns on their boards, allowing for greater flexibility in organizing tasks and aligning with specific project needs.
Improved User Experience
With a more user-friendly interface, GitLab Board Better makes it easier for team members to navigate and update boards, enhancing overall usability.
Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing GitLab projects, allowing users to enhance their task management without significant changes to their workflow.

Limited Features
While it offers enhanced visualization, the extension might lack advanced features needed by some power users compared to native GitLab functionalities.
Browser Dependency
As a Chrome extension, its usage is limited to the Chrome browser, potentially excluding users who rely on other browsers for their development environment.
Performance Issues
Some users might experience performance issues or slower load times, especially on boards with a large number of tasks or issues.
Potential Compatibility Issues
Updates to GitLab or browsers may cause compatibility issues, requiring users to frequently check for updates or fixes for the extension.

Transparency
An open source handbook ensures everyone inside and outside the company has access to the same information, which fosters transparency and trust.
Collaboration
By making the handbook open source, employees and contributors can suggest improvements or updates, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
Accessibility
Having the handbook publicly available means that all employees, regardless of location, have easy access to company policies and procedures at any time.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Potential candidates can learn more about the company's values and culture upfront, aiding in attracting like-minded individuals and simplifying the onboarding process.
Consistency
An open and version-controlled handbook helps maintain a single source of truth and ensures that all employees refer to the most current version.

Confidentiality Risks
Making the handbook publicly available might inadvertently expose sensitive or strategic information that competitors could use.
Overwhelm with Feedback
Having an open platform for suggestions may lead to an overwhelming amount of feedback, which can be time-consuming to manage and prioritize.
Change Management
Constant changes and updates, due to open contributions, could create confusion if employees are not adequately notified about revisions.
Misinterpretation
Without proper context or understanding, publicly accessible information might be misinterpreted by external parties or taken out of context.