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Working from home? Here’s why you need conference calling

Admin 7th April 2014

Interested in working from home and conference calling? You’re not the only one. The internet has changed the way people communicate and even how they work. Increasingly faster internet connections enable you to work right from the comfort of your home and to avoid those frustrating traffic snarls and daily commutes. And with the recent coronavirus pandemic forcing more companies to work from home than ever before, conference calls are becoming a popular way for colleagues and clients to keep in contact on a regular basis.

If you haven’t made the most of conference calling already while working from home, here’s why you should.

What is a conference call?

Conferencing calling is the term for a virtual conversation between three or more people. There are three main types of conference calling to consider:

Teleconferencing
Web-based conference calling
Video conferencing

Teleconferencing is just one of the many conferencing solutions available for businesses, working professionals and individuals. Apart from telephone conferencing, other popular conferencing services include video conferencing and web-based conference calls. Call conferencing through the Internet gives you the advantage of being able to transfer and share files in real time, along with seeing and hearing those whom you are in a meeting with.

But for businesses and individuals who do not require real time file transfer services, phone conferencing may be a great option because all it takes is a simple telephone line to be able to start a conference call. Teleconferencing service providers connect calls through something known as a conference bridge. All you need to do is dial into the bridge and punch in the passcode to get connected to the conference call.

The advantages of call & video conferencing

Working from the comfort of your home and using conference call services to communicate with business partners, colleagues and customers bring with it several advantages.

You could save time (and money)

First of all, you save a lot of time and money by avoiding the daily commute. With the increasing traffic and cost of transportation, getting to work and back remains one of the most unpleasant aspects of anybody’s work life, whether they travel by bus, car, plane or train. By conferencing, you save a lot of time and money commuting.

They’re a great way to stay connected

When working from home regularly, keeping in touch with your colleagues is vital, whether via voice or video conference calls. From monthly meetings to daily catch-ups, conference calls can help to ensure communication continues to run smoothly when working from home.

More employees can attend

Even if you are sick or injured, conferencing allows you to work (if possible). You don’t need to wait till you are completely recovered to get back to work. If you have a good teleconference facility, you can be fully engaged in work wherever you are. Even maternity leave is easier to handle with telephone conferences.

Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of conference calling on our blog.

How to implement conference calling when working from home

If you’d like to introduce call or video conference calling within your organisation, getting started is simple. You’ll just need a laptop/computer and an internet connection, or a phone that can place phone calls. It really is that simple.

Here at WHYPAY?, we’ve helped thousands of savvy people save money on conference calls when working from home, thanks to our free conference calls package. If you require a more bespoke approach, we have affordable paid plans too.

For more information, browse our conference call features and don’t forget to take a look at our conference call reviews to see how we’ve helped others just like you.

If you do have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team by emailing [email protected].

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Should you hold conference calls or a video calls?

Admin 12th March 2021

A lot of us often wonder about whether to choose conference calls or video calls. There are big benefits on both sides, and some shared across the two. After all, there’s no doubt that advancements in call technology have paved the way for new communication methods at work. They allow us to host keynote presentations from across the world, offering inclusivity to those with accessibility needs. Any type of group phone call also provides a sense of connection when teammates are working apart – something particularly valuable through COVID-related lockdowns and social distancing.

But while jumping on a video call has become a knee-jerk reaction for many, it’s not without its drawbacks. Video brings some complications that traditional conference calls simply don’t have. If you’re wondering whether to organise a conference call or video call, don’t forget that sometimes just picking up the phone is the better option.

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How to encourage conference call participation

Admin 2nd March 2021

With telecommuting become part and parcel of daily life, the need to encourage conference call participation is on all our radars. Whether you are a developer, manager, director or client, you will probably understand the challenges that conference call participation can pose. Meeting dynamics often solidify rather quickly, as extraverted participants take centre stage and readily express their opinions. Bolder characters may be excellent for producing new ideas. Unfortunately, though, it can cause participants who are more reserved to fade into the background. If you want to enhance your team’s productivity and unity, implementing some of the following solutions can work wonders. After all, we all want to learn how to have more effective conference calls.

Both the call’s leader and its participants can make a huge difference in encouraging conference call participation. Read on to discover some tips and tactics to improve your team’s conference call participation.

Business Conference Calls, Business Tips and Advice, Conference Call Tips, Remote Working

How do you make a conference call more fun?

Admin 11th February 2021

It’s Tuesday afternoon and you’re already four conference calls into the week. Of course, conference calls are important for so many businesses. But making conference calls more fun should be a bigger priority. Otherwise, they can become tedious and repetitive, and morale and productivity will drop.

Whether you’re working from home and need to catch up with colleagues, or you’re calling clients, these tips will help to make your next conference call more fun.

Conference Call Tips, Remote Working