Why Remote Workers Drive Adoption for VR

Let’s be honest, we don’t currently have the tools that can really help distributed teams work together as effectively as when they’re in the same room.

That’s because we’ve evolved how we work together in person, but technology…

Telecommute to Help the Environment Infographic

Working from home does a lot to save the environment. See the stats.

So Long, 9-to-5 Days! Hello, Work-Life Blend!

Who wants work-life balance? I don’t.

For salaried employees, gone are the days of working 9-to-5. It may be depressing to some, but I think it’s quite the opposite. I relish the fact that I don’t…

How to Provide Feedback to Remote Workers: Communicate

Whether you have one remote worker or 50, communication is key to keeping your entire team running smoothly. Unlike employees you see around the office on a regular basis, you are depending on each call or video conference to not only…

Collaboration Saves Money

In a business context, “collaboration” can sound decidedly fuzzy. We all know that working together effectively is a good thing, but a specific focus on collaboration as an organizational objective tends to feel more kumbaya, less get-stuff-done. With so many tactical goals at…

Why Do Away With Performance Reviews?

No one loves annual performance reviews — from managers who have to conduct them, to the employees who are nervously awaiting their sentence. Not only do they waste everyone’s time, but they make even the best performers anxious. This leads to losses in…

Bring Your Own (BYO) Culture

Bring Your Own (BYO) isn’t a craze or a fad. It’s happening more and more as companies continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce. IT and Facilities as well as HR are determining policies based on these ideas. Here’s some info if you’re looking to start it at…

Office of the Future

Five years ago, the world was different. Tools are getting smarter, but offices these days are dumb, but they’re on the verge of becoming smart. What does smart mean? Imagine walking into your office and your proximity started your computer. That’s just the start of it, too. Offices will get…

Conference Rooms, Evolved

Picture the last meeting you attended.

Maybe you were participating in a video conference from a conference room. An assortment of cords, dongles, remotes, and unidentified hardware was probably strewn around the table while a speakerphone hub sat in the…

Connecting Should Be Easy … Now It Is

More than any specific product, ReadyTalk has always been about connection. We want people to build relationships, be more productive and flourish. Technology shouldn’t get in the way.