A decade ago, telecommuting or “working from home” was new and only offered to those in higher management as an extra perk. This is because high-quality audio and video streaming tools needed for telecommuting are typically overpriced at that time. Fast forward to 2021, the world gets hit by a pandemic, and overnight, everybody had to evolve to the new normal.
The year 2021 has passed, and it’s a new year for another annual general meeting. The previous years have opened up AGMs to venture out of the four-walled conference halls. In addition, the global crisis has become an accelerant for companies to adopt digital solutions and explore virtual and hybrid AGMs.
In the field of healthcare, clinical governance is the primary priority to maintain the health and wellness of the patients. Advancements in medicines and practices are developed to support the goal of clinical governance. Similarly, healthcare boards also work towards achieving better healthcare board governance. This means making workflows more efficient to sustain the business while complying with regulations.
Meetings are an important part of everyday company communication, decision making, and team building. People attend an average of 11M meetings each day, 55M meetings per week, and 220M meetings per year.
The current global epidemic has definitely changed the workplace sphere — a digital setup became a must in efforts of continuing operations. Now that much progress is being made with vaccine rollout in hopefully seeing an end to the pandemic, employers are exploring new work arrangements. One of which is a middle ground between working remotely and physically — a hybrid workplace setup.
When the COVID-19 virus spread across the globe, social gatherings were suddenly prohibited and people were required to stay at home. Regularly busy fast-food restaurants slowed down their operations. The once lively hotels turned into ghost towns. The ever-crowded airports seemed larger than usual.
Meeting agendas play an important role in planning and executing an effective meeting. They set the tone for the meeting and add a valuable structure to your talking points. And with a meeting agenda template, you can easily create a solid plan for impactful and productive meetings. In this article, we’ll share six free templates you can use for your meeting agenda. We’ll also cover what a meeting agenda is, what to include in one, and the benefits of meeting agendas.
How long does it take for meeting organizers to compile board packs? With manual execution, it could take them three to seven days for preparation, one to three days for distribution, and seven to ten days for review. It would take almost a month for corporate secretaries and board administrators to prepare for a single board meeting. As technological solutions are now widely available, how can boards automate board pack compilation?
A virtual meeting is a great way to connect with your remote team, clients, and stakeholders. However, these meetings can often be difficult to execute due to the lack of in-person communication, software errors, and other technical glitches. To overcome such issues and conduct effective meetings in a virtual environment, you need to pay attention to the meeting etiquette.
Collaboration. It’s a buzzword in business that’s been given even more weight by the pandemic. Working together drives success, and it’s up to employers and team leaders to ensure that a culture of collaboration is fostered. The problem is that businesses often think they’ve created an environment that promotes teamwork. But in truth, they’ve only just scratched the surface.
