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SMART CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE WORKFORCE TRAINING
SMART CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE WORKFORCE TRAINING For much of the past two decades, online classes and webinars have become a staple of organizational learning and development programs. But in the COVID-19 era, demand for remote workforce training has spiked. A key reason: some remote employees find communication, collaboration and productivity more challenging in a home-office environment. Read More
6 Signs Your COVID-19 Workforce Needs Cloud Phone Technology
6 Signs Your COVID-19 Workforce Needs Cloud Phone Technology Almost overnight, the number of remote workers increased dramatically, as businesses mandated “work-from-home” policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s no telling when the situation will change. Even when restrictions ease on social distancing, employees may not be able to return to the office in Read More
HOW TO REGAIN YOUR BALANCE WHEN WORK AND LIFE COLLIDE
HOW TO REGAIN YOUR BALANCE WHEN WORK AND LIFE COLLIDE Many of us have worked from home, at least on an occasional basis. But few were prepared to transition from in-office to remote work as abruptly as we did during the spread of COVID-19. Yet, here we are: the pandemic has thrust us into a Read More
5 WAYS TO AVOID NETWORK FAILURE IN THE DIGITAL ERA
5 WAYS TO AVOID NETWORK FAILURE IN THE DIGITAL ERA Today, network performance is paramount to doing business. Internal and external interactions often include live video conferencing, voice calls, video streaming and massive uploads and downloads from the Internet. On top of that, many businesses use their network to conduct purchases directly with their customers. Read More
THE WORKPLACE EVOLUTION: ADAPTING TO THE DIGITAL OFFICE
THE WORKPLACE EVOLUTION: ADAPTING TO THE DIGITAL OFFICE Meet the next generation of working styles. Changing demographics and evolving expectations of technology are transforming the workplace into a modern, but complex environment. It has presented IT teams with the challenge of both maintaining current systems and allowing for more effective processes. To stay competitive and Read More
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VIDEO CONFERENCE AS A REMOTE WORKER
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VIDEOCONFERENCE AS A REMOTE WORKER Videoconferencing is quickly becoming “business as usual.” So now more than ever, it’s essential to prepare for your business videoconference meetings so that you can get the most out of each one and make sure work gets done efficiently. Whether you’re new to working remotely Read More
16 WAYS TO HELP REMOTE WORKERS FEEL LIKE THEY’RE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM
16 WAYS TO HELP REMOTE WORKERS FEEL LIKE THEY’RE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve all been there. The frustrating meeting: disorganized, without an agenda and far too many attendees – both in the room and on the phone. When you’re done, you feel like you’ve wasted an hour of your life. For remote employees, it’s Read More
IN A PANDEMIC, BUSINESS VIDEOCONFERENCING KEEPS IT PERSONAL
IN A PANDEMIC, BUSINESS VIDEOCONFERENCING KEEPS IT PERSONAL Business isn’t personal – or is it? After all, in-person meetings are where relationships are built and deals are struck. But as organizations deal with the threat of the Coronavirus, they’re limiting contact among employees, customers and vendors, even though these steps might hinder productivity and have a Read More