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. […]
Disaster recovery: how important is it for your business to be contactable?
What would happen now if your business had a power cut? What would happen if floods hit your offices? Key staff were ill? No matter the size of your business, when systems go down, the consequences will always be the same and customer service, reputation and profitability are all put at risk. According to EMC […]
B2B Marketing Awards 2017 – Best Use of Social Media & Best Use of PR
PowWowNow > PowwowNews > B2B Marketing Awards 2017 – Winners of Best Use of Social Media and Best Use of PR Christmas came early for Powwownow this year, in the form of the B2B Marketing Awards! Shortlisted for Best Use of PR and Best Use of Social Media, we swept up both awards and won […]
Flexible working vs remote working Blog
Being able to escape the 9-to-5, a culture of presenteeism and stifling office hierarchies is a dream many people crave – and the facts back it up. Our 2019 flexible working survey found that 81% of people said flexible working would make a job more attractive to them. But when it comes to asking your […]