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 […]
Flexible working makes your company hot stuff
With Coronavirus resulting in remote working, it’s an important time to look at how flexible working could be adopted for good. The younger generation recognise the need for a better work-life balance. Over 7 in 10 (73%) UK employees under thirty years of age say flexible working makes a job more attractive. The older gen […]
Are they still there? Assessing if attendees are engaged
Meetings are part of daily life for most people at work, but with more and more people doing the 9 to 5 from various different locations, Web Meetings have become just as important as the face to face. Although Web Meetings are a great way to keep the lines of communication open for businesses with […]
How to create a desirable company culture and make a ROI
Teamwork makes the dream work. A desirable company culture comes in many forms. It could be free fruit and coffee, amazing away days, regular after work drinks, anything that lets your staff know that they are valued. Creating a culture that promotes teamwork, peace, love and positivity is much more likely to be successful than […]
6 signs your business needs unified communications (UCaaS)
Strong internal communication is one of the main keys to success within any company. That’s why adopting unified communications (UCaaS) is vital if you want to have a competitive edge in your industry. Unified communications allows you to connect a range of communication services and devices. This might include phone calls, instant messaging, video and web […]
Are webinars still relevant?
Where are we going with this one? Surely, we wouldn’t put down webinars, it’s one of the products we offer. That’s right we wouldn’t. Instead we’re going to be a beaming advocate for the product and use this as an opportunity to counter some of the articles we’ve been seeing online with titles such as […]
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 […]
Face your meeting solution fears
Let’s face it, meetings can be scary, especially if you’re relying on tech to get the job done. It’s estimated that in 2020 half of the UK workforce will work remotely, so the reliance on tech to carry out work is only going to increase. That’s why it’s essential to embrace meeting solutions and face any […]
Top Tips for Conference Calling
Making a conference call can be as easy as making your cup of coffee before it starts, and as natural as punching the air when it’s finished (or is that just us?). But like checking you’ve got milk, or that you don’t punch your screen, it helps if you know some conference call tips to […]
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 […]