It’s amazing to think that the tech world has made it possible to run a business without paying for an office, or even needing to meet your employees in real life. Indeed, organisations like the Hoxby Collective do just that, with a team of talented individuals from all disciplines working collaboratively on projects across the […]
Jacqui Beel, Author at PowWowNow Archive
I see how much pressure there is for businesses to grow, how much there is to deliver and get really great results. How much competition there is out there, and you really don’t want to be out there spending money on things that don’t add value to the customer or helping you grow. When you […]
Unwritten Rules of Video Conferencing
Regardless of whether you’ve hosted or participated in a video call or not, there are unwritten rules. To most, it seems straight forward; you join, connect your video and then your meeting is underway. Often what they don’t tell you is that there are certain expectations i.e. video call etiquette. So it’s time that someone […]
The Ultimate Guide to 21st Century Company CulturePowWowNow
Workplace culture is always changing, and as an employer it can be hard to keep up. To stop you from getting too out of breath, our guide will show you how to be the crème de la crème (sounds tasty) of employees in 2019. Through extensive research, you can create a workforce that oozes productivity […]
The best and worst airports to remote work from Blog
If you need to catch a flight for a meeting abroad or you’re travelling between offices, working from the airport is a productive way to kill some time – especially if your flight gets delayed. Thanks to faster Wi-Fi and quiet lounges, the airport can be the perfect place to get things done while you […]
Guide to crush working from home (WFH) during the Coronavirus crisis
So here we are, living in a day and age where we are told that going outside could potentially soon be banned and is already banned in other countries. We’ve gone from taking our daily commute into the office, to rolling out of bed and taking a leisurely saunter to our living room, dining room, […]
When to use video calls
You know what they say, there’s a time and a place for everything including when to use video calls. We’ve always stood by the notion that face-to-face is the best option but when that’s not viable, adding video to your meeting is the closest you’ll get. A 2019 survey found that a massive 96% of […]
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 […]
The Dynamic Workforce ReportPowWowNow
Progressive employers are using flexible and remote working, facilitated by new-generation communications technology, to make their teams more dynamic. This report aims to help executives navigate the managerial issues and unlock extra productivity. You’ll learn about: How tech adoption is affecting the UK productivity crisis Omnichannel communication and the needs of the modern employee The […]