In the B2B world, managers and team leaders have developed tried and tested programs for onboarding new hires in the office, but the shift to a remote workforce has shaken up the sales onboarding process as a whole. As more and more companies, especially in the tech realm, move to digital-first environments, so have the job postings for Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Business Development Representatives (BDRs), and other sales professionals. Organizations are now hiring for fully remote workforces and are therefore shifting to virtually onboarding their new employees. We’ve rounded ..read more

Welcome to the digital-first business world, where video trends will rule the day. It’s no secret that we’ve been on this trajectory for the past two decades, but wow, did 2020 ever accelerate things! It’s now clear that embracing a digital-first strategy for marketing, sales, and employee engagement is a must for any business. And while in-person meetings and events are expected to return to some degree in the latter half of 2021, the most successful businesses will embrace a strategy where physical supports digital instead of the other way around. And even those who have already been ‘digita ..read more

Chances are your organization is creating and sharing more video content than ever before. Companies reported creating more than 51 videos each year increased by 254% in 2020. With that growth comes the need to organize, track, and measure your video investments’ effectiveness, which means the time has come to evaluate an online video platform built for business. You understand the importance of video, but it can be tough to decide what solution is right for you and ALL your company’s needs. There are some essential factors to keep in mind when it comes to evaluating your options. And that’s w ..read more

Nobody sees more variety on the sales floor than a solutions consultant (SC). They’re the person to whom all new and exciting edge-cases flock—where salespeople bring the deals that are unusual, fascinating, and sometimes, prophetic. You see, because we aren’t direct sellers, we have a fundamentally different relationship with customers and we touch so many deals that we get a great pulse on what’s happening across the market. Lately, in four particular industries, I’m watching video surge so much that it’s worth writing about. But before I say which, let me explain why. Video Is Personal and ..read more

Ever had days where your to-do list is clogged up by those tedious tasks that don’t put your skills to work? Copy and paste data from platform A to platform B. Check tools C and D for notifications. Juggle tabs E and F while you try to complete a task. They’re boring, they take you out of your flow, and they’re not making the most of your skills—but they have to get done anyway. But what if…you didn’t have to do them at all? Let’s talk about how Zapier integrations and workflow automation can boost your productivity. Contents 1.How Zapier Integrations Work 1.1What are Zaps? 1.1.1Automatically ..read more

To understand what a dramatic change recruiting has undergone, just consider the rise of recruitment videos. In this year alone, we’ve gone from an environment where mingling at networking events full of hundreds of unmasked strangers was normal to one where nearly every office is virtual, we all wear sweats, and we live on Zoom. This shift has been sudden, but I promise you, it predates the pandemic. Remote collaboration tools, social media, and professional social networks have been creating an environment where we do less and less face-to-face interacting. Even before 2020, the Vidyard recr ..read more

Finding work has grown tougher. This you already know. But did you know you can use video to get a job? As businesses quickly adapt to the changing global climate, so must the way you frame your skills and expertise. Video is a flexible, powerful, and durable way to keep up—and not that much effort. To understand just how powerful video job applications are, consider how far we’ve come from the days when you showed up in formal attire to drop off a paper resume. The work world is now mostly remote. Zoom is used for everything from team outings to themed office parties. How you convey yourself ..read more

With the current global health crisis, most schools have shut down to help stem the spread of COVID-19. This move has forced educators to deliver some form of distance education or virtual learning online to support both students and parents. Before the pandemic, many schools were already using a host of teaching and educational technologies every day in the classroom, with many built to support distance learning in some capacity. In addition to technology, schools have been experimenting with delivery methods such as blended learning to help offer personalization and choice to the way student ..read more

Have you ever used a website or app and been frustrated by an unintuitive user interface (UI) or too-small text? If so, you can understand how usability makes or breaks a product or content. If you can’t easily and comfortably use it, it spoils the experience. This is what accessibility is all about: Designing digital experiences that everyone can use. Accessibility is important for many reasons, especially when it comes to video. It enables people of all abilities to connect with and enjoy video experiences. Contents 1.How Do You Make Videos Accessible? 1.1Video Captions 1.1.1What Are the Be ..read more

Video calling has been something straight out of sci-fi for decades, with video screens featured prominently in everything from Star Trek to the Jetsons. Recorded videos haven’t really had the same Hollywood treatment, but they’re primed to revolutionize how we actually work. Whether you’re video conferencing with your team or shooting quick one-to-one asynchronous videos back-and-forth to provide updates and share thoughts, one thing is abundantly clear: Video has a critical role to play in the future of work. Discussions around the future of work often lean towards the things that still feel ..read more