Our 2020 flexible working survey conducted in January found over two-thirds (67 per cent) of UK employees are currently not offered flexible working in their role, but wish it was available to them. It was surprising to see this reflected by UK businesses. Despite the demand from workers, our survey found that 40 per cent […]
3 ways a conference call app will improve your meetings
The modern world has gone crazy for apps. There now seems to be an app for pretty much everything, from logical food and recipe apps to the downright bizarre pimple popper and milk the cow apps (promise they’re real). With smartphones basically becoming an extension of ourselves, apps have become an integral part of daily […]
Webinars, there’s nothing to fear
Any form of large-scale presentation can be nerve-racking. Particularly when you’re relying on technology, which has a habit of misbehaving exactly when you don’t want it to misbehave (you want to update now, really!!?). Nevertheless, with a solid plan and the right webinar platform you can lull your nerves, face your fears and produce A1 […]
Working Remotely with Web Meetings
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at home, it’s 3 o clock and you’ve yet to shower or change out of your PJs, you’ve snacked your way through the day and productivity is at an all time low. Those are just a few potential remote working woes. It can be difficult sometimes to get yourself […]
Flexible Working in 2019
Each year PowWowNow runs a flexible working survey to examine the continuing changing landscape of modern working. As retirement ages and life expectancy increase and better technology comes into play, the demand for a better work life balance is pushed to the front of the business agenda. Here are some of the top insights for […]
What is the cloud and how does it work with hosted voice systems?
Hosted voice systems are sometimes referred to as cloud PBX (private branch exchange). While it might sound complicated, it just means you’re using the internet to make, receive, and manage phone calls, rather than having a physical system in your workplace. Here, we talk you through everything you need to know about the cloud and how […]
What's on a conference call agenda?
If you’re organising a conference call, the first thing on your personal agenda should be: Writing an Agenda. With an agenda, your call will be an efficient, productive and successful meeting. Without an agenda, conference calling becomes just another chat on the phone. So if you’re fairly new to audio conferences, it will help to […]
Conquering Video Calls
Just like real life meetings, video calls can be nerve-racking. They can also be hilariously awkward, a great example is after a painfully long silence, you always still manage to talk at the exact same time as someone else. That’s not to say they can’t be incredibly productive. In fact, 94% of businesses who use […]
Common Webinar Mistakes
Webinars are the epitome of you get out what you put in. If you’re willing to put in the time to learn about the platform then chances are, you’ll be just fine. If you go in thinking this will be a doddle, I’ll just get cracking the night before, then don’t be surprised when your […]
Making the most out of the webinar features
We understand that running a webinar can be a daunting task, particularly if you’re a virgin to the platform and the features on offer. A webinar is an online event, with the main differentiation from an web meeting being that you can present to much larger audiences. To learn more about the differences click here. […]