Over the last year, and especially in the last few months, it has felt as if the world around us has changed dramatically – so many things are now running in such a different way, and life isn’t quite as we expected it to be, at least for the time being. Yet, technology has brought us closer together. Among the many things that have progressed in an unprecedented way, video conferencing stands out.
Video calls were mostly thought of as a last resort: whether it was going to a meeting room for a team brainstorm or flying to meet with clients, in-person conferences were still the standard method. All changed with COVID-19, as everything went online, from baby showers and weddings to success reviews and Annual General Meetings.
What is Video Conferencing?
Video conferencing is a type of distance conferencing in which two or more people can communicate visually and engage with one another. This method has empowered companies and organizations to hold face-to-face meetings with people without having to travel to a specific venue. It not only allows participants to see each other during the meeting, but it also allows them to share details such as documentation or a presentation during the session.
Top 5 Advantages
- PROVIDES MORE VERSATILITY: You have more versatility and freedom with virtual meetings because it doesn’t matter where meeting participants are located. If you make a presentation to a large audience, you can use conferencing technology to record it and make it accessible later for those who were unable to “attend” the live event.
- IMPROVES SOLID RELATIONSHIP: Using today’s state-of-the-art, cloud-delivered video conferencing is the closest thing to working together in person. It brings the “human” connection back to businesses. During video calls, personal understanding and interaction develop, which are essential for good working relationships. It contributes to the growth of business-client relationships by establishing a more personal bond. To simplify, VC allows us to put faces to names and tells us that there is another person on the other end of a business call.
- CUTS DOWN COMPANY MONEY: If your company screens applicants via online meetings, it won’t cost you much to bring them in for an in-person interview. And the cost of a VC system that can be used by the whole organization greatly outweighs the cost of reducing travel expenses for only one employee. When employee travel is reduced, it significantly lowers the company’s carbon footprint, thus, the organization reduces its environmental impact by using video calls as a green alternative to in-person meetings!
- INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY: Misunderstandings caused by email and phone calls are reduced with video calls. Facial expression and body language are more important in video conferencing because they convey a more complete message. Because of the video element, meeting participants will be more engaged in the discussion, making them more interactive and effective.
- BRINGS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: It gives you a modern edge over competitors who don’t use innovative collaboration tools. Employees can participate more efficiently and function more actively within their company and with clients with this technology. Companies become more productive, produce better meetings, get more innovation, and even have better product cycles.
There’s no doubt that video conferencing is becoming more common and important to workplace communication as workers become more dependent on technology. Everyone in the company benefits from video conferencing, but clients profit the most. When it comes to video conferencing technology, Expert Business Solutions will help you identify a system that works for you and meets your company’s needs.
