Thanks to flexible working legislation and a shift in cultural attitudes, remote working has become more common in business over recent years. In fact, remote working has become such a norm, that these workers are going one step further, and travelling internationally – all whilst holding down a steady career. You or your company might […]
What is flexible working? – Infographic
There’s a lot to learn about flexible working, and a good way to start is to learn the basics. What is flexible working? What are the types? We’ve put the the main types into the infographic below. There’s job sharing, remote working, compressed hours, annualised hours, staggered hours and flexitime. So when you request flexible working, you’ll […]
2017 – New Year, New Campaign
This week sees us launch our 2017 media campaign and as you may know we always try to create memorable advertising that gets people talking about us and this year is no exception. 2017 sees us go big, not only that, we’ve gone bold! People can achieve great things if they just pick the phone […]
Where to make a video call
Video calls are a brilliant tool for simulating face-to-face interactions and keeping dispersed teams connected and productive. Nevertheless, you’ll want to give some thought about where to have a video call, as some locations just aren’t very wise (library is a no no). Choosing the correct meeting environment is essential if you’re going to have […]
On-hold musical debate continues
When it comes to on-hold music, there’s never any fence sitters. You either love it or you hate it. It’s one of those things that can leave you dancing in your chair or clenching your fists in frustration. But what most people don’t realise is that we have more than 10 different on-hold music options for […]
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Here at PowWowNow we’re firm believers in flexibility and how it helps find… With 100% of our staff now working from home, it’s safe to say… By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail (what a classic). It’s…
Dialling Into Conference Calls On Your Mobile
With many people now doing business on the move, keeping costs down couldn’t be more important. We all know that conference calling is the ideal way to stay in touch with customers, colleagues and clients but what if you’re dialling in from a mobile phone? If you’re looking for an alternative to 0844 numbers, to try and […]
How to conquer the handshake
There’s nothing worse than an awkward handshake. And if you’ve ever been victim to the ‘limp fish’ or the ‘bone crusher’, or even someone who stands too close to you when they shake your hand, you’ll know what we mean. A handshake is often the first impression that you give to people, and if you […]
Seniority or Superiority When Looking to Promote?
PowWowNow > Business Guides > What do You Favour, Seniority or Superiority When Looking to Promote? When looking to promote internally for a role, how do you know whether you should be doing it based on seniority or superiority? Taking time out to interview team members and getting input is time-consuming, so many companies often […]
Blue Monday: Habits of happy workers
Blue Monday – purported to be the saddest day of the year – has rolled around once again. It’s no surprise that so many people feel down in the dumps; the Christmas and New Year cheer have been replaced with wet and windy commutes, and the guilt of broken resolutions weighs heavy on your shoulders. […]