Freelancing vs. Full-Time Remote Work

The term audio visual technician might seem straightforward, but the role itself is often misunderstood. It's more than just fixing speakers; it's a specialized field distinct from IT management. With the surge in video conferencing and hybrid work, the demand for skilled AV technicians is rapidly growing. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 13,000 annual openings for these professionals through 2033, highlighting their essential role in today's technology-driven organizations. View the full article

The modern workplace is increasingly flexible, collaborative, and reliant on advanced technology to bridge the gap between remote and in-office teams. In this work-form-home (WFA) era, a hyper-collaborative mindset has become the norm and expectation. Some might think that remote work puts up a barrier between team members looking to continue collaborating from a distance, but thanks to the abundance of collaborative tech tools available to remote workers today, it has never been easier to collaborate from anywhere. Collaboration across time zones and employee schedules is crucial to any team’s success. With more workers having at least one weekly online or hybrid meeti…

Your coworker updated their status on Slack with the abbreviation, WFH — they even included an emoji of a house. But, what does WFH mean? View the full article

Companies today know that hybrid work and letting employees choose where to work is the key to employee satisfaction and productivity. In fact, 40% of employees feel so strongly about hybrid/remote work that they said they’d look for a new job if the ability to work from home was taken away - and nearly one in five (19%) said they’d take a pay cut of 10% or more. View the full article

Picture seamless virtual meetings that automatically integrate into your organization’s calendar with a platform that’s easy to use and does not require additional setup– whether you’re in the office or working remotely. View the full article

With the rise of hybrid and asynchronous work schedules, we’re willing to bet you rarely – if ever – stroll casually over to a coworker's desk to discuss the details of an upcoming project. View the full article

The rise of return-to-office mandates requiring employees to come back in person a certain number of days a week has caused many workers to adjust their commuting behavior. Coffee badging and other workplace trends have created new traffic patterns, commuting schedules, and expectations around office culture. View the full article

With the rise of education technology, schools have adopted teaching methods that diverge from the typical classroom environment. Distance learning is being used globally, and many educational institutions have implemented hybrid learning models. View the full article

On Mondays and Thursdays, I go into the office. View the full article

We’ve all been there. You look at your calendar on a Tuesday morning and see a solid block of technicolor squares stretching from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. By noon, you’re staring at a gallery view of faces, nodding reflexively while your brain slowly turns into digital sawdust. View the full article

Remember coffee badging? That viral phenomenon where employees trek into the office just long enough to swipe their badge, grab a complimentary latte, and then head back home to actually work? Well, just as we thought we had the vocabulary to describe the bizarre new rhythms of hybrid work, a new, even more subtle trend has emerged from the shadows of flexibility: microshifting. View the full article

Office management is about maximizing office efficiency and ensuring effective office work. It involves coordinating office activities and helping to maintain employee satisfaction. The keywords here are efficiency and effectiveness. When a business is managed correctly, there is control over office activities, a reduction of company costs, happy employees, and coordination of all enterprise activities. View the full article

Check out our newest 360° camera, the Meeting Owl 4+, for the most advanced, engaging experience yet. View the full article

Video conferencing can improve communication and cohesion for both remote and hybrid teams. However, hybrid meetings can quickly become a frustrating experience for remote participants if the technology used makes communication difficult for team members. View the full article

Hybrid work is here to stay, but the "meeting equity" gap is wider than ever. Hybrid meetings can quickly become a frustrating experience for remote participants if the technology makes communication difficult. When remote employees feel like "flies on the wall" rather than active participants, engagement drops and productivity suffers. View the full article

As the workplace continues to evolve, technological innovation is never more than a half-step behind. With such a rapid pace of change in today's modern business environment, there is no shortage of new business challenges, either. View the full article

The shift to hybrid work has introduced a new challenge for organizations of all sizes: choosing the right meeting room hardware. With a host of devices available, from all-in-one cameras to complex ecosystem setups, selecting the perfect gear can be confusing, especially when company size, room dimensions, budget, and meeting purpose vary. Owl Labs, with its range of AI-powered video collaboration tools, offers a solution for every stage of growth. The start-up/small team solution (~2–10 employees) For burgeoning businesses and tight-knit teams, the focus is typically on affordability, portability, and plug-and-play simplicity. You likely operate in small huddle spac…

We’ve all had it happen to us before: you go to hop on a video call and are met with blurry, grainy video instead of getting the clear face-to-face chat you were expecting. No platform is immune: whether you use Zoom, Teams, Google Meet or another video conferencing platform, it’s a common issue. View the full article

We’re constantly working behind the scenes to make your Meeting Owl experience smarter, more intuitive, and more secure. That’s why staying on the latest software isn’t just recommended — it’s essential. View the full article

What would you do with a three-day weekend? You might spend more time with your family, catch up on a hobby or project, or learn to cook something new. The popularity of remote and hybrid work has many employers reexamining what styles of work make for the happiest and most productive employees. Many of those employers have decided to try something that would have been considered radical just a few years ago: a four-day workweek. View the full article

The modern professional isn't confined to a cubicle or a corner office. Today's workspace is dynamic, adapting to wherever you are and what you need to achieve. For many hybrid employees—those who seamlessly transition between working remotely and from an office—their workspace is often on the move, carrying essentials between a home office, a coworking space, or anywhere in between. View the full article

In today's hybrid work environment, Zoom meetings are an essential tool for seamless collaboration, whether you're working with your immediate team or external partners. This guide will cover everything you need to know about scheduling, joining, starting, running, and recording Zoom meetings to help your remote and hybrid teams work together effectively. View the full article