When you need to present to an audience that won’t physically be in the same room as you, there are many different platforms that you can use. To decide which option is best, consider the number of attendees, level of engagement required and the topic being presented. These elements will help determine which platform is […]
3 ways a conference call app will improve your meetings
The modern world has gone crazy for apps. There now seems to be an app for pretty much everything, from logical food and recipe apps to the downright bizarre pimple popper and milk the cow apps (promise they’re real). With smartphones basically becoming an extension of ourselves, apps have become an integral part of daily […]
Meeting with Screen Share
Have you ever sat on a conference call and thought ‘what on earth are you talking about?’ If you’ve answered yes to this question, then screen share could be your savior! It’s a handy feature that allows you to view whatever your fellow colleague is viewing. It often leads to more productive meetings as it […]
5 web meeting frustrations and how to avoid them
Preparation and checking your tech are just two ways to make sure your web meetings are frustration free. A recent European survey revealed the average employee spends the equivalent of 23 working days a year in meetings, with 13 of those days deemed to be unproductive. Which means companies are effectively throwing money away, whether those meetings […]
Top tips for video conference interviews
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the institute of Student Employers, 47% of employers use video interviews. Welcome to the future, where the awkwardness of face-to-face job interviews is being replaced by a brave new world of video conference assessing. Just make sure to mind the hiccups these tips are designed to cure. So, […]
Managing long-distance client relationships with video calling
Managing long-distance relationships can be hard whether personal or professional. Luckily tech has swooped in and saved the day (woo tech!). With modern day meeting solutions such as video conferencing, you can have a chat with your clients wherever they may be. We’ve said it before, and you bet we’ll say it again! Video meetings […]
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 […]
Help, we keep hiring idiots! Blog
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 […]
How to Maintain Growth at Enterprise Level
Financial Planning Managing leadership Resourcing Creative marketing Planning The key to maintaining growth at an enterprise level is the ability to continue to adapt and think differently to your competitors. Just because the business has grown and there are more staff, doesn’t mean you have to lose the essence of a start-up. Think of the […]
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 […]