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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guide to crush working from home (WFH) during the Coronavirus crisis
So here we are, living in a day and age where we are told that going outside could potentially soon be banned and is already banned in other countries. We’ve gone from taking our daily commute into the office, to rolling out of bed and taking a leisurely saunter to our living room, dining room, […]
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 […]
Troubleshooting Conference Calls
In conference calls as in life, if something can go wrong, it probably will go wrong. But at least, there are plenty of things you can do to minimise the risk of problems, or to put them right quickly when they arise. Reading this short PowWowNow guide to troubleshooting conference calls is one easy step […]
Conference call 101
If one of the things you need to know about conference calls is why you need one, then you probably don’t. However, if you’ve already cottoned-on to the convenience, ease, efficiency and productivity benefits of audio conferencing – perhaps because you’ve taken part in a few in the last couple of months – then now’s […]
How to have a productive conference call
If you’re reading this blog you’ve probably had your fair share of unproductive conference calls (who hasn’t?) A recent survey found that employees waste nearly 13 days every year in meetings they consider unproductive[1]. Whether this be calls that were agonizingly long, reared completely off course or just didn’t get going due to technical issues, […]
Conference Call Headsets
When you’re dealing with voice conferencing, ensuring that everything that’s said is clear and understandable to everyone on the call is vital. The best way to do this is to ditch the traditional telephone handset and invest in a conference calling headset. The headset you choose will need to fit your individual needs, but PowWowNow […]
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation in SMEs PowWowNow
The importance of digital transformation (or ‘DX’) has filtered down from the big players to SMEs. But what does it mean for smaller businesses and how do they nail the basics to win the game? With help from DX expert, Jon Loftin at PowWowNow, you’ll learn: Why SMEs need to harness digital transformation We review […]