Define the job Plan your recruiting strategy Construct a checklist Review credentials and applications carefully Pre-screen your candidate Getting the interview right Hiring the right employee for your business is just as challenging as it is important. A successful employment relationship will have a positive impact on your mind-set and your overall working environment. The […]
The driving forces behind business agility
As businesses grow and evolve, technology continues to drive the pace of change. Software solutions are improving our productivity and businesses are becoming more dynamic, taking new strategic decisions to future proof their business. What hasn’t changed, is communication being at the heart of this. The way we work It’s without a doubt that we’ve […]
Make flexible working a reality for a high performing culture
Flexible working has loads of benefits. A common misconception is that it results in decreased productivity, this is what we call yanking (one’s) chain. According to our 2019 survey on flexible working a whopping 79% believe working flexibly would make them more productive. Encouraging flexible working will help your company lure top recruits, with 81% […]
The benefits of outsourcing for start-ups
Keep costs small while making your business big. It’s possible with outsourcing – or, as we like to call it, living the dream… For many entrepreneurs, the reality of starting a small business is one person, a laptop, and a phone, which are all the right tools for essential tasks like bookkeeping, sales, and marketing. […]
3 ways unified communications can help transform your business
How does this sound? Easy, cohesive, cross-device communication with anyone in your business anywhere in the world. Unified communications gives you that. It’s a potential game changer, when it comes to helping transform your business. Unified communications means channelling many kinds of business discussion into one platform that ‘lives’ in the cloud. So, employees could exchange […]
Small things make a big difference in the workplace
We’ve all heard it before – it’s the little things that count, and when we look back on our lives in years to come, it’s the small details that we’ll appreciate the most. But what about today? As we zoom through our weekly routine, just how much of a difference do the little things really […]
How does the UK commute? – Infographic
No matter how much flexible working we do, we all have to commute from time to time. But who has it the worst? We interviewed 1,000 UK commuters to find out. So as you can see, Londoners have the worst, and it’s a lot worse. How many times have you heard excuses for delays like […]
7 must-have tools for working remotely
With technology ever-improving, the average office worker can now enjoy a cup of coffee and complementary Wi-Fi at a local café while working remotely, completing their tasks just as effectively as if they were at their desk. But, maintaining communication channels with co-workers and making sure you’re able to complete your work without a hitch […]
6 essential life hacks for business leaders
Take a break from email Read your productivity body clock Have a remote working strategy Stand up in meetings Greetings, business captain. Ready to use five shortcuts that can save your company money, improve staff happiness, and give you more time? Thought so. Read on… What’s a life hack when it’s at home? It’s a […]
Confessions from Conference Calls
Let’s face it. We all have our moments, especially when it comes to conference calls. There’s probably a good handful of times where we’ve probably done something we shouldn’t have and the participants on the other end of the line may or may not have found out. So what’s your conference call confession? We asked 2000 […]