How Video Conferencing is Changing the Workplace

As we approach the one year anniversary of the emergency declaration for the COVID-19 virus we still have many questions about how and when our lives will get back to normal. Despite all the uncertainty, there is one certainty. We must continue to live and try to provide for ourselves through our trades and occupations. Since complications from the pandemic have made traditional face-to-face meetings nearly impossible, a new way to communicate with clients was desperately needed—insert video conferencing.

Video conferencing is becoming more important than ever among businesses and here are a few simple reasons why.

1. A Better Work-Life Balance and Increased Productivity

Now more than ever, employees are seeking companies that support and promote a healthy work-life balance. One way companies support a healthy work-life balance is by allowing employees to stay home and in a more relaxed, stress-free environment while still giving their employees the tools needed to succeed. These "tools" can come in the form of video conferencing software that connects entire teams, regardless of location, so their business doesn't miss a beat. Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams are just a few of the video conferencing platforms being used to connect people all across the globe.

2. Cuts Down On Cost and Travel

Sending employees on business trips for meetings and training can be extremely costly. Meals, hotel accommodations, and transportation costs can tally into the thousands of dollars. Instead, video conferencing platforms can be implemented and used for webinars and training tools all while keeping the employee at your base office or in the comfort of their own home. Not only does it cut down on business travel, it cuts down on an employee's daily commute. Commutes to work can be dreadful and can easily add 2 to 3 hours to a work day when that precious time could be used in a more productive way.

3. Getting a Leg Up Over Competitors

One massive advantage for businesses that use video conferencing is that it provides a modern edge over competitors who simply aren’t using it yet. Your company can be better prepared for meetings, collaborate at the drop of a hat, and stay in constant contact with colleagues and clients in the click of a button.