The idea of working from the comfort of your own home, or while sipping a freshly ground coffee at the nearest cafe is a tempting one. So, it’s no wonder so many Brits are now working remotely for part or all of the week. Advancements in technology such as video web conferencing, mean you no […]
Use tech to slash your rent
The days of having to be in the office in order to work are fading, remote working is on the rise. Recent research has shown that workers who spend three or four days working offsite are significantly more engaged – Boom! Remote working has many other benefits, benefits that we’ve talked about from time to […]
Recording a conference call
How’s your shorthand? And your hearing? And your memory? Unless you can answer “perfect” for all three, sooner or later you’re going to want to know how to record a conference call. This is where to start. If nothing happens during a conference call that’s worth noting or remembering, then it wasn’t a conference call […]
Screen Share Mistakes
We all make mistakes, it’s how we learn from them that matters (poetic, we know). Even though we believe that sharing your screen is a piece of cake, unfortunately that doesn’t mean errors don’t happen. We’ll look at what we believe to be 4 of the most common screen share mistakes and steps you can […]
Everything About Video Calls
The concept for video calls have been around for a while now, longer than you might have guessed. The first experiments involving this tech happened way back in 1927, by AT&T.[1] Sure, it would have been a far cry from the HD video experience we have today, but still, it shows how long people have […]
Establishing a procedure for remote working Blog
The traditional workplace model is dying – we’ve said it many times, but spending hours each week commuting only to sit in an office to do your work is rapidly becoming antiquated. An amazing 83% of managers say that allowing their employees to work remotely will become more and more prevalent in the next five […]
Employing the best people for your business
Would you withdraw a big wad of cash from your company account right now and burn it all in one afternoon? You wouldn’t, but that’s what you risk doing if you don’t hire the absolute best employees when it’s time to recruit. Below, we’ve got some fantastic tips on how to avoid unleashing your inner […]
How video calls fit into a unified communications system
First port of call, what is a unified communications system? Who doesn’t love a bit of context? A unified communications system is a unified communications system (just teasing). It’s a system that combines multiple communication channels, to create one holistic, bada$$ business channel that includes various platforms. Often the system will include instant messaging, voice, […]
Talking productivity – staying productive for work
So you might have seen our infographic for the most productive hours of the day. Although the best times to be productive differs by age, gender and industry, there are ways to counter our less productive hours of the day. We brought in London nutritionist Alice Mackintosh to give us her top tips on food […]
Conference call etiquette 101
Conference calling continues to be a great alternative to an in-person meeting. With the evolving workplace, back-to-back meetings and endless tasks on the to do list, it’s often difficult to get everyone in one room for a meeting. Rescheduling and organising diaries can be a big pain when there’s different teams, directors and/or agencies involved […]