Time is money. Given that, how much do you think you’re spending on ensuring your operational efficiency?
Considering the time you spend communicating with your team, managing paperwork, and hosting meetings with colleagues, chances are it’s a lot. In fact, according to an article published in The Muse, middle managers spend about 35% while upper management can spend as much as 50% of their time in meetings.
When it comes to finding ways to improve the way you do business, turning to technology often is the best way to improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Unified Communications (UC) platforms have proven to be the most cost-effective option. Find out the reasons why below.
1. UC lets you work from any device.
UC platforms can easily be used on any gadget you’re currently using. With a few simple clicks, an employee can access an intuitive platform that centralizes key features, such as chat, or document management, or video/audio conferencing, across any device.
This allows teams to easily communicate with colleagues and stay productive. No need to worry about device incompatibility causing communication delays. UC is designed to work across common devices and operating systems you’re probably already using for work.
2. UC lets you work from any location.
Today’s teams are highly mobile. Many companies have geographically dispersed teams, making it difficult to maintain communication and stay aligned. Thankfully, UC’s flexibility and mobile features ensure that you remain productive no matter where you are. All you need is an active internet connection for direct access to important files and data, and a centralized communications platform to reach your team members. Thanks to its video and audio conferencing features, you can attend meetings without traveling.
3. UC ensures you stick to your agenda.
Attendees of physical, face-to-face meetings tend to suffer from a lot of distractions simply because they’re unable to stick to the agenda. UC platforms ensure you stay focused by providing everyone in your virtual meeting with an agenda to set clear expectations and guidelines. Therefore, no one’s time is wasted and everyone’s time is maximized.
4. UC facilitates the easy sharing of ideas.
UC platforms give you the ability to share ideas between all your team members, in the best, most efficient way possible. With UC, you can easily share your screen with the rest of the team, making it easier to explain and visually present ideas. This is also beneficial when meeting in a single physical location.
5. UC comes with robust communications features.
UC not only helps you maintain consistent communications with the team, but also ensures that your professional conversations stay on track and focused. With group messaging and video calling features, teams can comment and gather feedback without interrupting a meeting or presentation. UC platforms also let you easily record the meeting with just a single click in order to document, share, and minimize potential back and forth between attendees.
If teams can save just a few minutes a day by leveraging UC features, businesses can guarantee significant time and cost savings in the long term. If you want to consider options and find out more about what UC can do for your business, talk to the team at GoToConnect today!