Telecommuting
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Voice Over IP & Why It’s Better For Your Businesses
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP for short, is when you use your Internet connection instead of a traditional phone line to make your calls. Now we know what you’re thinking, but why would it matter how my call is transmitted as long as it works properly? There are a few reasons to use VoIP instead of a traditional phone line. See why VoIP is the better call for your business.... -
Stay Productive While Working Remotely
Maintaining Productivity: Working From Home If you have a job that allows you to work remotely, you understand how easy it can be to fall into a rut. While it’s important to have rituals, it’s also important to shake things up a bit to avoid falling into a hole of unproductivity.... -
The Evolution of Android vs. iPhone
Apple and Android accounted for 99.6% of smartphone sales in the fourth quarter of 2016. That’s a pretty significant duopoly of the smartphone market! What makes these two maestros of multitouch screens the standouts? Evolution. Over the last 10 years, both Android and Apple have come a long way, consistently outpacing their competitors. For a more in-depth look at the latest generation of the iPhone check out our blog, What’s New With the iPhone 7? ... -
Using Tech at Work to Be More Sustainable
Image courtesy of Pixabay As a certified B Corporation, it’s important to us as an organization to continue to find new and innovative ways to improve. Being a sustainable organization means continuing to lessen our environmental impact while still providing meaningful and useful services. How can you make a difference in your office?... -
Monitoring Remote Workers’ Overtime
With a new federal overtime law coming into effect on December 1, some are worried that the new way of doing things may reduce telecommuting options. However, even with the new law in place, the many benefits of “Why You Should say’Yes' to Employee Telecommuting” as detailed in another Betterblog, are still clear. If you are concerned with how to monitor the overtime of a remote employee who was previously exempt, use these tips to continue to allow workers to telecommute. ... -
Hosted Phone Systems
Technology is a wonderful thing. It allows companies to become more sustainable, increase productivity, and even improve the efficiency of their business operations. But how do you distinguish which technology is going to work best for your company? We’re all aware, there are advantages and disadvantages to everything, and what works for another business might not work for you. A hosted phone system is simple enough that every business can easily implement it and reap the benefits. Here’s what you should know about hosted phone systems and how they can benefit your business or non-profit. ... -
Tips for Having Employees Telecommute
With the continuous growth of technology, more and more people can perform their jobs remotely. In fact, many prefer to do so. The numbers don’t lie — 3.7 million employees now work from home at least part time. When running a business or non-profit, it’s important to use all of your resources efficiently. Offering the business perk of a work-from-home position allows you to hire better workers. Let’s say you have a skilled applicant whose top priority is flexibility. They may be willing to sacrifice a higher salary if they have the option to telecommute because they can save money on gas and other travel expenses. While you should always compensate your employees fairly, this type of arrangement can help to get the most out of your tight budget. Once you make the jump and hire remote workers, these tips will help you make it a successful transition for your company or non-profit.... -
How to Conduct a Successful Webinar
Hosting a webinar could be just what your business needs to get on the map or to assert yourselves as experts in your field. But if you are a novice at planning a webinar you may be wondering how to get started. These simple tips will help your webinar be a raging success for your business.... -
How to Recycle Your Old Electronic Devices
At BetterWorld Telecom, we care about the people we serve and the world we live in. That’s why we focus on sustainability and have been tested and certified as a “For Benefit” company by B Corporation. Despite our efforts, there can never be enough involvement for helping our planet. That’s why we like to encourage you to give back to the environment as well. Learn how you can recycle your old electronic devices and keep our planet greener today and for future generations!... -
Why Non-Profits Should Use Sustainable Companies
Non-profits benefit immensely when they partner up with BetterWorld Telecom, and that’s because our business practices are the perfect fit for non-profits. We set high standards for ourselves, so we can go above and beyond for our customers and our community as a whole. Take a look at a couple of the reasons your non-profit’s relationship with BetterWorld Telecom would blossom beautifully this spring.... -
Why You Should Say “Yes” to Employee Telecommuting
Telecommuting has gained incredible popularity in the United States over the past few years. In fact, the typical telecommuter is no longer a working mother with small children – but men, women, parents, people without children, young and old are now participating. Companies of all sizes are beginning to offer telecommuting options as a normal benefit. Why? Because technology allows for it through video conferencing, cloud-based technology, and smartphone capability while offering profound benefits to both the employee and employer. Here are a couple reasons why telecommuting is a win-win for the company and the individual, whether it’s at a full-time or part-time level:... -
Future of Work launches BetterWorld Forum
The BetterWorld Forum kicked off yesterday with the first of many events focused on the cross section of the new broadband economy, the future of work and the opportunities that exist for businesses and communities in this field. The inaugural event was hosted at the new BetterWorld headquarters in San Francisco, in partnership with Varsity Technologies. Joining in the discussion on the future of work were seasoned experts including:...
