Red Thread uses Microsoft Teams to improve customer experience
The shift to remote work is increasing the use of video conferencing and collaboration technology from organizations everywhere. According to VentureBeat, Microsoft Teams recently increased its daily meeting minutes by 200%, from 900 million to 2.7 billion. Red Thread has certainly contributed to those statistics and has not only used Teams to stay in touch […]
Web conferencing dos and don’ts
Who would have predicted four weeks ago that video collaboration would be the sole way people are interacting with one another from home? With strict social distancing rules and stay at home orders across the globe, the use of collaboration technology and web conferencing solutions is helping restore face to face interactions. While you can’t […]
Making the best of virtual collaboration
Virtual collaboration isn’t just for dedicated remote workers anymore. People aren’t necessarily “working from home” but they are “at home, trying to work” due to COVID-19 circumstances. How can this remote experience seamlessly transition from physical interactions? The answer is virtual collaboration – but only if done correctly. Whether you’re a teacher, manager, student, or […]
Technology tips for working remotely
Do you practice good technology hygiene? You might be more vigilant and wary in the office, but for many, it’s a different story when working from home. We’ve outlined technology best practices to follow that will not only make your life easier when working remote, but also make your IT department happy. Use one unified […]
Is the future of work flexible? Workplace wishes for 2020 and beyond
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com as part of the Forbes Business Development Council. The future of work, evolution of leadership and changing nature of work are things I put a great deal of focus on in my everyday life. With the way technology is constantly disrupting and driving the way we approach our places […]
Using technology to boost productivity: 3 tips
Productivity is a major driving force for large and small businesses. Fostering a collaborative environment can be linked directly to positive business outcomes, including increased growth, employee retention, and the development of holistic business strategies. The modern office is the epicenter of recent productivity-boosting technological innovations and processes. Here are just a few. Maintain a […]
Checklist for collaboration space design
There’s a lot to consider when planning collaboration spaces within your floor plan – trust us, we’ve seen it all! We developed this checklist from our own experiences working with our customers. It is designed to help you evaluate your technology needs and prepare you to work with your furniture and audiovisual integrators. We hope […]
The exciting future of the corporate headquarters
I recently read a compelling article, HQ 2.0: The Next-Generation Corporate Center, and wanted to share the main ideas, as it perfectly aligns with what we do here at Red Thread in creating workplace transformation. Trends Driving Change People used to aim for a corner office filled with wood furniture and expensive artwork. This was […]
Video conferencing: 6 design considerations
Closing the distance gap for distributed teams is a tough proposition. But in today’s technology driven world, distance can’t be a barrier for any organization that wants to innovate and compete globally. In fact, 62% of workers are already saying they collaborate regularly with people in different geographies. When you work remotely and call in for a […]