{"id":3418,"date":"2022-11-08T12:28:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T12:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/?p=3418"},"modified":"2022-11-08T12:29:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T12:29:01","slug":"voip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Getting VoIP For Your Remote Staff? Here Are 3 Reasons It May Be The Smartest Move You Can Make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although working remotely has been a thing for a long time now, it never really got any real traction until COVID-19 hit every country in the world.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/#It_makes_them_happier\" title=\"It makes them happier\">It makes them happier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/#It_will_give_them_less_work_to_deal_with\" title=\"It will give them less work to deal with.\">It will give them less work to deal with.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/#It_makes_it_easier_to_foster_teamwork_and_friendships\" title=\"It makes it easier to foster teamwork and friendships.\">It makes it easier to foster teamwork and friendships.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>With the forced confinement that prevents people from going to their office, what were once on-site staff became remote workers overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as beneficial as the setup may be for you and your employees, communication issues are still seen as a huge problem. Most businesses don\u2019t have a system in place to address those gaps that were created because none of your staff is actually in the same room anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why VoIP services like those provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/telnum.net\/\">Telnum<\/a>&nbsp;are very much needed to ensure continued smooth operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But did you know that doing so helps not only you but also the remote workers themselves? Here are a few ways that VoIP is the best thing you can do for them AND for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_makes_them_happier\"><\/span>It makes them happier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they\u2019re working remotely, it can be harder for you to monitor employee morale. But just because you can\u2019t see it, it doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t a potential problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we highly encourage people in management positions to ensure there\u2019s a way for them to provide feedback. As you already know, happy employees are more likely to be more productive too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By letting them continue their job on a remote work arrangement, that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019re doing! You\u2019re giving them more time to spend on themselves and their family, keeping them from the harsh daily commute, and indirectly protecting them from being exposed to COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sustaining a work-from-home arrangement may not be possible if you don’t have a solid communication system in place to aid the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before, just having computers could have done the job since they can just slide to the next cubicle to reach their coworkers. That won\u2019t do the trick anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So keep them happy. VoIP will definitely be effective in that endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_will_give_them_less_work_to_deal_with\"><\/span>It will give them less work to deal with.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular benefits of VoIP is its ability to let you slash your phone bill by as much as 90%. But as the owner of a company, you have the power to redistribute that benefit so that your remote staff enjoys it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that your staff is working overtime too much, you could hire another person to help with the workload. As a result, everyone will have less work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you might be thinking that this is a waste of company resources. After all, why would you hire an additional person when the current staff is already able to do the job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone would tell you, an overworked staff can only serve you for so long. Without addressing this issue, your employee turnover rate could skyrocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, those who decide to stay would have even more work in their hands. While you’re looking for a replacement for those who quit, they’ll be extremely overworked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only would this decrease their morale, but it would also make them more prone to making errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VoIP prevents this potential worst-case scenario from materializing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_makes_it_easier_to_foster_teamwork_and_friendships\"><\/span>It makes it easier to foster teamwork and friendships.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bright side of remote work is that it allows them a better work-life balance. But it\u2019s not without its own downsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, remote work can mean isolation. Without people to interact with every day, it could lead to mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the problem when what you have to support communications is just the bare minimum. Although inefficiently, you can technically get the job done with just that. However, it may keep some of them pretty lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the only way they communicate is via email and occasional video conferencing, they won\u2019t feel like a part of the team. Now, this is a problem because being a part of an organization entails teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it\u2019s your job to foster that spirit of teamwork to create a harmonious working environment. That may be hard without VoIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they\u2019re dealing with inefficiency, they won\u2019t have time to get closer to the other members of the remote staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may lead to a loss of transparency because they don’t know how to address an issue with someone who’s basically a stranger. At worst, it can lead to fights due to miscommunication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VoIP is crucial in maintaining a stable and efficient workflow in the virtual world. It addresses a lot of issues that are created because of the shift from face-to-face to remote, benefiting both <a href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/tips-tutorials\/seo-marketing\/lead-gen-the-best-way-to-generate-business\/\">business<\/a> owners and remote workers. And make no mistake, this tech is here to stay. The only real choice you have in your hands is whether you\u2019ll get it now or prolong making the shift<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although working remotely has been a thing for a long time now, it never really got any real traction until … <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Thinking of Getting VoIP For Your Remote Staff? Here Are 3 Reasons It May Be The Smartest Move You Can Make\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechhelp.org\/blog\/voip\/#more-3418\" aria-label=\"Read more about Thinking of Getting VoIP For Your Remote Staff? 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