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 […]
5G and the future of office communications
Advancements in mobile technology are not showing any signs of slowing up. Rumblings about 5G in the tech world have existed for a fair few years. In 2013 leading mobile manufacturers Samsung and Huawei announced plans to invest in 5G, with Samsung predicting that by 2022 they will have sold £7 billion worth of 5G […]
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, […]
How to master conference call interviews
The flexibility of conference calling means that interviews over the phone have became increasingly popular over the years. They get rid of the need to travel absurd distances and encourage recruiters to widen the net in search of talent. Just like a face-to-face interview they can induce a bout of dry mouth alongside the occasional […]
How to create a healthy workplace for happier employees
Creating a healthy workplace is key to harnessing your employees’ productivity, keeping them happy and motivated to do their best possible work. A study carried out by Wrike confirmed the importance of having a chirpy workforce. They surveyed 4,000 workers across the UK, France, Germany and the US. Results showed that four in 10 took […]
London versus the rest: Building a business away from the capital
When you think of London what first springs to mind? Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the iconic red bus, the tube, basically all the touristy stuff that reflects its unique character. However, it’s got a bit of a bad rap as of late, particularly with soaring house prices, eye-watering prices for a pint and how damp […]
Flexible Working Statistics – 2017
Each year, the flexible working landscape continues to change. More and more employees demand a better work-life balance and although businesses have tried to adapt and improve it for their staff, has there actually been a noticeable change? We went out to discover what the flexible working landscape looks like now and how far businesses […]
There’s an App For That…
As our working lives get busier and we are constantly on the move there is a greater need than ever for your mobile device to be able to support your working needs. We have taken a look at how an app can help business efficiency and picked our top 5 to keep you connected, on […]
Call And Conquer 2018
After originally launching the Call & Conquer campaign at the start of 2017 and with brand engagement at an all-time high, our campaign returns for 2018 with more impactful lines than ever before. We experienced record levels of registrations and brand awareness (from 28% in 2016 to an impressive 37% in 2017), and even got nominated by the […]
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% […]