Discover top three trends in audio conferencing and how customer priorities have changed. Hint: one is a way to navigate supply chain challenges.
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On-demand webcast: panelists from Crestron, NACE, and AVI-SPL share helpful insights on what you need to start or upgrade a higher ed esports program.
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Ask anyone who manages a contingent workforce and the answer will be swift: an easy button to make it simple, convenient, and organized would be worth an awful. Any system or company that handles contractor payroll should include certain features (like online timecards, approvals, benefits-tracking, and more) to get as close to an easy button as possible.
Paper-free paperwork. It’s enough to make even the busiest folks sleep well at night. Being able to do everything from engaging/onboarding a worker to receiving timecards and submitting approvals online just makes sense.
Custom reports can serve to increase productivity or provide valuable insight into what is working well as well as where there’s room for improvement. It’s one feature that can make a huge difference in the way a system/payroll partner meets a company’s needs.
When you have a bunch of invoices to pay to multiple vendors, it can get a little complicated. The vendors might be contractors themselves or the vendors that provide the contractors. Being able to bundle all invoices (according to the job, event, or in whatever way makes the most sense) and pay them as a single invoice can be a game changer for budget tracking and just plain simplicity. Having a payroll partner that offers this option can be invaluable, especially for companies managing many events or projects.
Speaking of multiple projects, being able to manage all of your events or productions at one time and in one place is a huge benefit. When you’re handling a multiple budgets and staff members, being able to do it all in one place is more than just convenient. An online system where you can just log in and see all of the projects you’re working on simplifies something that has the potential to be incredibly complicated. For one thing, it means you can skip some of the impeccable record-keeping previously required to manage the paperwork on concurrent projects. Online systems that allow you to pick any project/event and quickly identify the people working on them, the time cards that have been submitted, what has been approved and what still needs approvals, all broken out according to project and billing code is a huge time saver.
We know managing a contingent workforce can be challenging, but we’ve been working to make it as easy as it can be. If anything you see above might make your life better, contact us and tell us about your situation. You just might be able to hang up and say, “That was easy!” Seriously. This is our jam.
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Many organizations have looked at integrating cloud services for individual production workflow steps – yet, building a truly collaborative environment for remote and hybrid teams without copying files back and forth has proven difficult and costly.
Now, we give you StorNext–the leading high-performance shared storage file system–on Amazon’s AWS infrastructure, and available as a subscription in the AWS Marketplace. It makes it faster and simpler for you to launch an entire shared storage environment on demand that’s ready to use in minutes, enabling simple remote access for collaborative video editing in the cloud.
AWS Marketplace is one of the fastest ways to deploy StorNext shared storage and lets your content teams connect from any location to edit video in the cloud as a team. You can speed up post-production workflows by accessing data and collaborating remotely, eliminating the need to copy or transfer files between users.
It’s a powerful new tool to help augment and amplify the work of your physical StorNext deployments with a hybrid on-site and cloud solution, and part of your evolving, increasingly global content production strategy.
Here are some of the key benefits to building an agile workflow powered by StorNext on AWS:
Launch your environment when you need it, spin it down when you don’t. Choose your configuration and amount of storage needed and launch it within the AWS management console. Your users can access the new shared storage in minutes.
Users can access data and collaborate from anywhere with no need to copy files between users. Since there’s no specialized connector or physical access needed, users can connect to their team’s shared storage from anywhere they happen to be—on location, in the field, or at home—yet still have the full StorNext managed, shared storage service as if they were working together in the same facility.
Works seamlessly for users and applications expecting a file and folder interface. StorNext on AWS is StorNext, so users can browse and manage files together in a familiar files and folders interface to speed and organize your team’s work.
Use powerful StorNext services to extend and unite your workflows. Move raw content in—and finished content out—of your StorNext in the cloud instance with powerful file movement and orchestration tools FlexSync and FlexTier as part of your evolving content production and management operations.
Learn more about StorNext on AWS
Visit our StorNext on AWS webpage, read the Solution Brief, or go directly to the StorNext on AWS Marketplace page.
Join us for our upcoming webinar with AWS on September 22nd (or watch on-demand thereafter) to dive into more detail on the solution and see workflow examples of how you can use it.
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If you’re unsure whether you want to offer a permanent job or are looking for a way to trial someone’s skillset, then the contract-to-hire process could be perfect for you. Here’s everything you need to know about this type of hiring process.
This process can be beneficial for both the employer and the candidate. The employer gets to test out the candidate in a natural work setting, and the candidate gets to see if the job is a good fit for their skillset and career goals. If both parties are happy with the arrangement, then it can lead to a permanent job offer.
Another benefit of using the contract-to-hire process is that it can be more cost-effective than hiring someone permanently. With this arrangement, the employer only pays for the candidate’s time during the contract period. If the candidate does not work out, the employer is not obligated to continue paying them.
If you’re thinking of using the contract-to-hire process for your business, then there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind. Here are some tips for making the most of the contract-to-hire process:
1. Be sure to have a clear and concise contract outlining the contract’s length, job duties, and compensation.
2. This arrangement is usually for 3-6 months but can be shorter or longer, depending on your needs.
3. At the end of the contract period, you can choose to hire the candidate permanently or let them go.
4. Keep communication open throughout the process so that both parties are on the same page.
5. Make sure you’re clear about your expectations for the role and what the candidate will do during their contract period.
When you’re an employee in a contract-to-hire position, don’t forget to consider these factors.
1. The employer may not be committed to hiring the employee permanently at the end of the contract period.
2. The employee may not be eligible to participate in the company health insurance program and may not receive paid vacation days.
3. The employer may terminate the contract at any time for any reason.
4. The employee has the ability to experience the company’s work environment and culture before committing to a permanent position with the company.
Some questions that employers may want to ask candidates during the interview process for a contract-to-hire position include:
1. What are your availability and scheduling requirements?
2. What are your long-term career goals?
3. Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
4. What are your salary expectations?
5. What type of work do you prefer?
6. Do you have any questions for me about the position or company?
There are a few potential disadvantages to using the contract-to-hire process. First, it can be more expensive than hiring someone permanently. Second, there is always the possibility that the candidate will not work out and must be let go at the end of the contract period. Finally, some candidates may not be interested in a contract-to-hire arrangement and will only be interested in jobs that offer permanent employment. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to use the contract-to-hire process should be based on the specific needs of the employer and the candidate.
If you follow these tips, then you can make the most of the contract-to-hire process and find the perfect candidate for your needs.
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P.S. They pay well, too.
If you’re already freelancing, you may be looking to either improve the disciplines you already offer or to add to your skillset to make your total package that much more valuable to your clients. Businesses used to consider proficiency in Microsoft Word foundational, but recent years have seen the addition of basic SEO and WordPress proficiency to the list of foundational skills f0r many occupations. Businesses are also looking to keep their data safe from hackers, stand out on an increasingly-crowded information superhighway, and tell their story on diverse platforms that will reach their clients. While it may seem like a lot (too much?), it also means there is plenty of opportunity out there. Whether you’re freelancing or looking for full-time traditional employment, being proficient in these skills will make you ultra-hireable.
Just like the internet and the world itself, hackers and scammers are ever-evolving. Once upon a time, a thief might’ve stolen the cash out of your pocket, but with the ability to steal an entire identity, the stakes increased. And of course now, with battle being waged increasingly in the online sphere, the stakes are even higher. A hacker can blow up an individual’s life and shut down a hospital all in a day’s work. It is sobering to consider that it’s happened to Equifax, multiple government institutions, and Zoom. So yes, it can surely happen to (or through) you.
Businesses increasingly need more than a security officer at the front door. They need safeguards in place to protect the sensitive data on their computers. In addition to the technical firewalls and other fortifications to their systems, they’ll need to fortify where they’re most vulnerable. In many cases, that’s their people. User error is responsible for most security breaches and hackers are getting more and more subtle and skilled to outsmart very smart/savvy people.
All of that to say that becoming at least proficient in security is good for your own financial world and becoming a pro makes you invaluable to businesses. Being able to offer security advice to your clients or employer makes you that much more attractive. Whether or not you’re consulting as a security expert, just being savvy enough not to fall for a scam (like this one, which took a Shark Tank judge for nearly 400K) could save your job and reputation.
Udemy offers The Complete Cyber Security Course: Hackers Exposed, along with a boatload of other courses to solve nearly any business challenge. With cybercriminals making headlines, it’s no surprise that people who can combat this threat increase their desirability. Whether you’re primarily a writer, video producer, website developer, or designer, being able to offer clients additional peace of mind is priceless. Especially for small businesses, who may not have a team dedicated specifically to security, your expertise adds value and makes you an essential team member.
WordPress: With new sites being added daily, the Internet is basically one big WordPress matrix. Even if it’s not their core business, content creators who can build, update, or fix WordPress sites will keep businesses from having to hire additional people. Saving clients money is one surefire way to get in their good graces. Many free courses will absolutely give you a return on your time invested.
SEO: The only thing as constant as change is change itself…and SEO. The clever behind-the-scenes glut of the right words may have worked in the Space Jam days, but it doesn’t get results anymore. SEO has gotten much more sophisticated and tough to crack. The real key is increasing traffic organically. Having the tools to have an intelligent conversation on the subject and being able to point clients toward solutions makes you extra valuable.
Sales Funnels/ List Building: Sales funnels are a key to converting all that organic traffic into action. If you already have some knowledge of landing page design and content strategy, ClickFunnels (or something similar) is a great way to take your skills to the next level.
Instagram API: There are a lot of ways to use Instagram’s API—from turning a website into a living museum to converting sales. Often, companies spend a lot of time creating and posting content but fail to convert views into action. Add knowledge of Instagram API to your resume and you can become a conversion superhero. Learn more at Consuming the Instagram API by LinkedIn Learning and Build a Photo Web App Using Instagram API (cape not included).
Businesses are always looking to tell their story. Anyone can convey information through bullet points and data, but not everyone can weave those facts and data into a compelling narrative. It’s famously Apple’s storytelling and skill at communicating their “why” that made their “Think Different” ads so effective. Storytelling is important in writing, videos, podcasting, social media, and more. Get the principles of story and you can apply it to just about any medium.
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