{"id":137,"date":"2020-05-04T18:35:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T18:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teleport.video\/testimonials\/?p=137"},"modified":"2020-05-11T13:18:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T13:18:01","slug":"5-ways-hr-benefits-from-video-conferencing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teleport.video\/testimonials\/5-ways-hr-benefits-from-video-conferencing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways HR Benefits from Video Conferencing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video Conferencing for Recruitment | Teleport &amp; HR\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g-YRMrHA8Q0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The folks in HR are some of the hardest working members of any team. And, we\u2019re not just saying that because they know <i>everything<\/i> about us&#8230;\u00a0? Between recruiting candidates, onboarding and updating businesses about new policies, it\u2019s no wonder that efficient communication and time management are top priorities for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We sat down with Leigh, UK People Director at <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anywhereworks.com\/\">AnywhereWorks<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to talk about the pros of video conferencing for HR.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We admit, she\u2019s biased as to her *favourite* <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teleport.video\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>video calling app<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you can\u2019t fault her reasons for using video to transform your day-to-day HR processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. You widen your talent pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having every team member work from the same building is becoming <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\">increasingly outdated<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With technology like video conferencing making it easier for all of us to work Anywhere, should proximity from the office impact who you hire?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short answer: No. Long answer: No, not at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere are differences between hiring from a fixed location and from Anywhere,\u201d Leigh explains. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teleport.video\/\">Teleport<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to hire based on talent rather than location, meaning you truly can get the right person for the role.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When businesses allow employees to work remotely, they can <strong>search for the best candidates, not just the nearest<\/strong>. Video calling allows HR teams to <strong>recruit globally<\/strong> and connect with a higher number of valuable applicants suited to each role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Video interviews save everyone time and money<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve sorted through a pile of CVs (Not dramatic enough? How about \u2018a mountain of CVs\u2019? <em>\u2018<\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himalayas of CVs<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u2019<\/em>?), your shortlisting is still far from over. There\u2019s only so much you can learn about a candidate from a carefully-curated Word doc. Video interview software allows you to score candidates beyond their application answers, quickly and easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When discussing how virtual interviews have become a staple, Leigh told us, \u201cI\u2019ve found that using Teleport has created a much quicker recruitment process and enables both parties to be much more <strong>flexible in interview availability<\/strong>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses can simplify the interview process by face-to-facing with the most impressive applicants online. Video interview platforms save you time on finding a place to meet and the <strong>applicant can join your call from wherever they choose<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPeople generally feel more comfortable in an interview situation over Teleport, as they\u2019re in the comfort of their own home,\u201d says our People Director. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTeleport allows you to interact with candidates in exactly the same way you would if hiring from your office location. However, candidates don\u2019t arrive flustered because they\u2019ve been stuck in traffic or struggled to find a parking space.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, all new-hire decision-makers can attend the same online video interview from where they\u2019re based, making it easier to reach a consensus. With Teleport, you can easily <strong>record interviews<\/strong> to share and refer back to. There\u2019s no need to stretch out the interview process and keep the applicant on tenterhooks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-300x211.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-945x665.png 945w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2-600x423.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T2.png 1332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scheduling is a breeze: just <strong>add a link to your calendar invite<\/strong> and the candidate can join your online interview in just one click. With a platform like Teleport, nobody needs to download any software and video interviews take place right in the browser. That means all interviewees need to think about is making a great first impression.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear potential hires,\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that your mic works\u2026 <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. You can onboard new staff from Anywhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a business is growing, Human Resources inducts all your new team members. You want every new recruit to feel welcome but when other tasks are stacking up, it can be difficult to give everyone the attention they deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s to do? Onboard your new team members using online video conferencing. With an app like Teleport, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teleport.video\/w\/telecast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>present slides<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <strong>share files securely<\/strong> from Anywhere, and HR teams can <strong>induct up to 25 people on the same call<\/strong>. Not to mention, new team members get to meet each other right away online!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leigh transitioned from working in an office to Anywhere, and said \u201cTeleport helped me get to know my colleagues from across the globe. And, because you can\u2019t just have a chat in the office kitchen, everyone makes so much more effort to get to know each other. I actually found that during my first month here, I spoke to more people face-to-face than I ever would have in an office.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. You make training globally accessible<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Teleport makes it a priority to learn throughout the week. We track and share what we\u2019ve studied using <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adaptiveu.io\">AdaptiveU<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Online learning helps employees engage with their team and can increase job satisfaction by enabling them to receive new qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your team works from home, an office or is distributed far and wide, training via video makes it straightforward to offer mandatory or optional courses. There\u2019s no need to limit learning to those that can reach a physical space. Offering or receiving HR training through video conferencing means <strong>no travel for trainers or students<\/strong>, and that all employees can participate in the same courses from Anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teleport.video\/w\/telecast\">ShareScreen<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Teleport enables HR personnel to <strong>lead teams through presentations<\/strong> over their call. And, you can record training sessions for anyone who might have missed out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Team updates are efficient and inclusive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resources teams are privy to a tonne of confidential information. We\u2019d be surprised if there wasn\u2019t a book out there of wild, anonymous HR anecdotes. Maybe it\u2019d be titled \u201cH.R. You Kiddin\u2019 Me?\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all seriousness, this type of information has to be kept secure and on a need-to-know basis. Often, it can be difficult to get key stakeholders in the same room, especially if they travel. Video conferencing offers a secure way to <strong>get everyone on the same page at the same time<\/strong>. Teleport in particular allows you to <strong>lock your online meeting room<\/strong>, so only invitees can enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-165 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-300x211.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-945x665.png 945w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3-600x423.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/T3.png 1332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a more general note, when HR needs to relay a policy update to the whole team, they can gather the troops online. Video chat can often be far more effective than sending updates through email, as your team has an <strong>opportunity to ask questions<\/strong> and discuss the points raised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking to the benefits of video conferencing for HR updates, Leigh told us, \u201cIt allows us to <strong>record important meetings<\/strong> or training sessions that can then be shared with others. It\u2019s also enabled us to screen share which, when trying to explain an intricate piece of information, is vital.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keeping human resources, well, human!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more businesses develop distributed teams, it\u2019s essential they invest in solutions that make it <strong>easy to connect with current <\/strong><\/span><em><strong>and<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> potential staff<\/strong>. HR is at the frontline of not only finding new talent, but ensuring you retain your current team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing can revitalise a range of HR processes by eliminating the need for parties to be in the same room for training, interviews and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked what she\u2019d say to other HR leaders considering utilising video calls, Leigh closes \u201cI would say \u2018Just do it!\u2019 It\u2019s a much easier transition than you would think. The traditional way of having meetings in a conference room does not need to be the future of HR. We can do everything we would in an office environment from <strong>Anywhere<\/strong>. It\u2019s not necessary to continue doing things the way they have always been done!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teleport is all about that maverick way of thinking. That\u2019s why we work with our users every day to offer new features to our video conferencing technology. Learn <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teleport.video\/\">how to Teleport<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> (free for 30 days!)<\/strong> and take your team Anywhere, and follow us on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/teleport.video\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest on the app!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1-300x172.png\" alt=\"Leigh Smith\" width=\"601\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1-600x343.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/teleport-testimonials\/1\/2020\/05\/Teleport1-1.png 1938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The folks in HR are some of the hardest working members of any team. 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