{"id":12561,"date":"2020-10-07T14:22:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T13:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=12561"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:49:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T10:49:32","slug":"video-conferencing-supports-remote-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-supports-remote-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Video Conferencing Supports Remote Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

For years now, companies have shared and celebrated the benefits of video conferencing for remote and mobile working. In a world where employees spend less time face-to-face, video offers an easy way to remain engaged and connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite steady increase in video adoption, however, many companies have been struggling to make the full transition into this new landscape. When 2020 hit, and brought the COVID-19 virus with it, the world experienced the push into the virtual world we were waiting for. Communications tools to enable distance collaboration became essential<\/span> to every organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In March alone, organisations downloaded <\/span>around 62 million applications<\/span><\/a> for business efficiency and productivity. Perhaps the most valuable app of all for today\u2019s companies is the video conferencing service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s your guide to how video conferencing tools enable and support remote work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Interviewing and HR<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One of the most significant areas for video today is in hiring and talent discovery. With a video conference, companies can book meetings with candidates all over the world, without having to worry about booking rooms or arranging travel. Teams can vet potential employees with pre-recording assessments, ensuring that the person is a good fit before<\/span> they visit the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Video in the HR landscape allows companies to ask crucial questions when assessing candidates fast. If you\u2019re struggling to find the time to review all applications for a high-volume position, video can streamline the process. Plus, <\/span>video functionality<\/span><\/a> allows users to quickly schedule interviews with in-demand candidates who live out of town or have limited availability.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coordinating video interviews saves time and money while giving hiring managers an efficient way to effectively contrast and compare candidates without holding up the hiring timeline. What\u2019s more, candidates benefit from a better hiring experience. Professionals appreciate not having to take time out of a busy schedule to travel to an interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Onboarding talent<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      After successfully leveraging video for hiring, companies can use the same technology to welcome people to the team. A good onboarding process is the key to a successful and engaged employee. Since research shows that hiring a new employee can cost the same as up <\/span>to nine months<\/span><\/a> of salary, successfully engaging team members straight away is great for the bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Onboarding video opportunities might include:<\/span><\/p>\n