Hosted voice systems are sometimes referred to as cloud PBX (private branch exchange). While it might sound complicated, it just means you’re using the internet to make, receive, and manage phone calls, rather than having a physical system in your workplace. Here, we talk you through everything you need to know about the cloud and how […]
Moving from screen share to web meetings Blog
Often when you start working, you have all your meetings in-person. As the workplace continues to change, and employers start to embrace and encourage flexible working, meetings start to move onto conference calls, screen share or both. The great thing about these tools is that it enables teams to stay connected regardless of where they’re […]
Troubleshooting Video Calls
t would be silly of us to pretend that every video call is a seamless experience, with zero hiccups and perfect connections. As with anything tech based, there can sometimes be some uninvited issues (keeps you on your toes at least). So, rather than plead ignorance, we’ve decided to address some of the most common video call […]
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 […]
De-stress your start-up
Working at a start-up can be great fun. Full of comradery, awkward high-fives, exciting socials and bursting at the seams with small talk about the weather. At times it can also be hard – working hours are long, you’re keeping tabs on a bagillion tasks, but you always seem to get through it (even if […]
Master the art of shorthand writing
No meeting would feel right if at least one person wasn’t taking notes. However, making sure everything is recorded can be a nightmare, especially in those make-or-break meetings where you’re meeting the CEO or a potential new client. This is where shorthand comes in, simplifying and shortening the note taking process, but how does it […]
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 […]
Flexible working statistics (infographic) Blog
Video call Screen share Conference call Webinar Pricing PowWowNow > Flexible Working > The latest statistics on flexible working – Infographic Reading time – 1 minutes Does flexible working actually appeal to employees? Is it something they look out for when looking for a job? Do many people actually work flexibly? These are questions that […]
The most productive hours of the day – Infographic
What are the most productive hours of the day? As you can imagine, it changes between individuals. Some will be more productive at certain times of the day, some will be more productive in certain environments. So what are the most productive hours of the day? We asked 2000 UK employees to find out, and we’ve broken […]
How does the UK commute? – Infographic
No matter how much flexible working we do, we all have to commute from time to time. But who has it the worst? We interviewed 1,000 UK commuters to find out. So as you can see, Londoners have the worst, and it’s a lot worse. How many times have you heard excuses for delays like […]