Best Practices For Business Emails
We all know, through others or from experience, that communication in text form may not always convey a message correctly. When it comes to business emails namely, you want to be very careful because one misstep can potentially make or break your career. Here are some tips to improve your business email communications and deliver […]
Increasing Safety For Mobile Workers
Mobile workers are on the rise and are expected to keep increasing. By 2020, over half of the U.S. workforce is expected to be mobile. Mobile workers are enjoying flexibility and freedom while businesses are reaping the benefits of increased productivity and employee satisfaction. But when employees are not operating in an office or controlled […]
Modern Business Communication
As you may have noticed or even experienced, business communication and the way we work are undergoing some changes. Many factors, such as digital transformation, advancing technologies, and a diverse workforce, are influencing the direction in which we are headed. Here are some of the ways these communication trends are making an impact. The Cloud […]
Distributed Workforce
Whether your employees telecommute occasionally or permanently, there are both advantages and disadvantages to this type of work culture. For those companies struggling with building a team with specific skill sets, a distributed workforce can help solve this issue. On the other hand, some companies prefer to keep staff on site to enhance collaboration and […]
All-Hands Meetings
Company-wide meetings can be tricky, time-consuming, and costly, but they can also reflect positively on the company. By holding such an event, you are portraying to employees that your business cares enough to keep everyone informed of major company updates and emotionally connected to the company’s goals, while openly listening to honest, unfiltered feedback and […]
The Latest Business IT Trends
From startup companies to enterprises, business IT trends are important to know and understand in order for your business to succeed and thrive. These are some of the major trends impacting the business world and workplace today. Always On & Everywhere It seems “business hours” and “acceptable outages” are slowly fading away. Because our culture […]
Enterprise VoIP
When shopping for a VoIP phone system, you want to be sure you are getting the right system that suits your specific needs. If your company has 100+ users, you will likely need an enterprise-level VoIP system to accommodate your demands. Unfortunately, most hosted VoIP solutions are designed for smaller scale companies. Look for these […]
Don’t Make These Video Conferencing Mistakes
As businesses realize the value of video calls and conferences, we are seeing an increase in adoption of video conferencing solutions. Video conferencing allows for increased productivity and a new level of collaboration among employees, however, these conferences should not be taken lightly. Despite their convenience, a misstep in execution could create an embarrassing situation […]
Protect Yourself From Phone Scams
Have you noticed an increase in the volume of spam calls you receive? Sadly, you are not alone. According to a study of over 1,000 Americans conducted by telecom service company First Orion, in the past six months, about 95% of people say they have gotten call from a telemarketer (it was 84% in 2015). […]
Why Video Conferencing Can Be Intimidating
Despite growing adoption of video conferencing technology within various businesses and industries, employees still seem hesitant to turn on their cameras. Here are some common reasons why people are still wary of video conferencing software. Multi-Tasking Despite the fact that multi-tasking hurts productivity, many workers still believe they can get more done. A video call […]