Category: Instant Messaging

Have you given any consideration to the best way to communicate during your commute to and from work? While you should never use communication tools when driving a vehicle, this doesn’t hold true if you rely on public transportation. Get this: more and more metro and mass transit lines...

The number of employees working remotely has increased in recent years, and is predicted to continue to do so in the near future. Businesses which have successfully incorporated remote work in their business model have experienced several benefits, including employee retention, costs savings and increased productivity. In order for...

In today’s day and age, more people than ever before are using emojis when communicating. While these are commonplace in text messages and emails, emojis are making their way into the wonderful world of instant messaging as well. Before we go any further, here’s a basic definition of an...

Using email – which can be a blessing and a curse – is a given in the modern workplace. Spam, a crowded inbox, and the time spent managing email make it a task unto itself. The newest communication solutions are encouraging employees to IM (instant message) rather than email....

When the warm summer months roll around, it’s important that employees be given a bit more flexibility in regards to their work arrangements. This is not always possible, but there are times when companies can “let loose” as a means of ensuring that employees are able to enjoy the...

On the surface, working in a more productive manner sounds easy enough. However, as you attempt to make this change, you’ll soon find that there are many challenges standing in the way. Just the same, making your business more productive as a whole is not a simple task, as...

In today’s day and age, there are more options than ever before in regards to business communication. For many years, business professionals have relied on the telephone and face to face meetings to interact in an efficient and productive manner. While both of these strategies remain popular, many people...

Are you interested in finding a business group chat application that can bring a variety of benefits to your company? While this sounds easy enough, there’s something you need to know: with a variety of options to consider, you could make the wrong decision if you don’t know what...

In today’s day and age, there is no reason to interview job applicants in person. While this may be necessary at times – especially toward the end of the hiring process – don’t hesitate to use technology to your advantage, such as a video interview application. Why it’s a...

Remote and distance work is on the rise due to further developments in communication technologies, market demands, and increasing employee preference. Despite the reported benefits of using social technology in the workplace many companies are still struggling to take full advantage of communication technology to fully engage their employees....