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Meet Pauline, Powell Software Key Account Manager
The Powell Software team continues to grow and we are delighted to welcome onboard our new Key Account Manager Pauline Guiot. To get to know her a bit better, find out what drew Pauline to Powell Software, and understand her role, we’ve asked her a few questions. Interview with Pauline Guiot ...
October 29th, 2020
Breaking the Hierarchy: The Importance of Clear and Open Internal Communication
Clear and open communication is essential to business. However, one obstacle makes it hard to achieve – hierarchy. Employees today want to be seen as equals, to feel valued, and believe their opinions matter. Preventing employees from communicating ‘up the chain’ with hierarchical thinking stunts in...
October 27th, 2020
5 Essential Microsoft Teams Apps and Integrations
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform offering instant chat, video calls, and information sharing capabilities. However, many don’t realize its full potential, sticking to messaging, and not truly embracing its features. To get the most from the platform, Microsoft Teams apps can be integrated...
October 20th, 2020
Meet Julien, Product Marketing Manager Powell Software
Julien Roland joins Powell Software after spending more than three years at Microsoft France marketing Office 365. With a furthers two years’ experience in the world of consulting, Julien has a background in supporting companies to reach their digital transformation goals. As the Powell Software tea...
October 15th, 2020
Powell Software the Complete Digital Workplace for Hybrid Work
The world of work has changed for good and employees will no longer be routinely in the office. With some staff at home and others at their desks, hybrid work is becoming the new norm. ...
October 6th, 2020
How Microsoft Teams New Features are Tackling Employee Wellbeing
Although many of us have adapted well to working from home, there are some things that the virtual office lacks. After remote working for several months, employees are starting to miss things they never thought they would. With many companies now deciding to transition to hybrid work fully, it’s tim...
October 1st, 2020
Build an Employee Advocacy Program With Your Intranet
Half of employees post about their employer on social platforms. But far too many employers do little more than enforce a boilerplate social media policy. As it turns out, this is a major missed opportunity....
September 28th, 2020
5 Key Technologies for Accelerating Digital Transformation in Business
Digital transformation was once viewed as an aspirational goal for companies that performed well and could afford to dedicate resources to futuristic initiatives. But in light of recent global events, it’s clear that this is no longer just a nice to have. Companies need a long-term digital transform...
September 17th, 2020
Intranet for remote work: How to empower and connect distributed teams
Companies everywhere are preparing for a new era with the future of remote work. Despite the many advantages of a remote workforce, there’s no denying that it has its challenges. Managing remote employees is vastly different from operating physical offices, which means changing gears and adopting a ...
September 10th, 2020
When to Use Yammer vs. Teams: 5 Common Scenarios
If your company uses the Microsoft 365 workplace productivity suite, chances are you turn to Teams for most of your daily internal communication needs. But Teams is far from the only way to have conversations with your coworkers. Another app within Microsoft 365, Yammer, facilitates larger-scale con...
August 25th, 2020
17 Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks You Didn’t Know You Needed
So you’ve learned the ropes of Microsoft Teams and overcome the hurdles of staying in touch with your coworkers from afar. But are you really making the most out of your Teams experience? This single app is, in fact, a workplace productivity hub that can help you achieve everyday tasks in less time....
August 18th, 2020