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Nick Lafferty

Nick Lafferty formerly worked in Marketing at Loom.

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A Successful Remote Work Strategy Starts With Trust

In the post-COVID-19 world, remote work has become integral to the modern employee’s life. But for some organizations, it isn’t working as smoothly as you think.  Recent studies show that more than 50% of managers and business owners believe their employees are less productive working remotely. Which means the other 50% think it’s working fine. […]

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How to Use Videos in Sales to Improve Buy-Ins and Conversions

You know about using videos for customer support, but do you know how to use video in sales? The thing about videos is that they are a more engaging way for you to connect with and sell to your customers. With a 2-minute quick video you can shorten the sales process by quickly showing people […]

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Lighting for Video: Setting the Perfect Lighting for Video Recording

Lighting for video can be the difference between a professional-looking shoot and an underexposed/overexposed amateur mess. Mastering the perfect lighting will enhance your videos and ensure your message doesn’t get lost in poor production value. Believe it or not, we don’t need a huge budget or state-of-the-art equipment to achieve good lighting in our videos. […]

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What is a Hybrid Work Schedule?

With 65% of the workforce preferring a hybrid work schedule, it’s no wonder why more job listings have hybrid as their location. A hybrid work schedule which is the perfect blend of both on-site work and remote working is becoming more and more popular with companies today. And it seems it’s not going away anytime […]

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What is a Hybrid Work Environment?

A hybrid work environment is simply a company whose employees can work both in-office and remotely from anywhere else. This work model may vary from company to company. Where Company A’s hybrid work schedule could be more flexible with employees fully in charge of their time, Company B’s may not. It all depends on your […]

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9 Online Teaching Tools For Modern Educators

Teachable, one of the many online teaching tools, made over $1 billion from sales of courses on their platform at the end of 2020. This figure shows just how big of a deal online education is in today’s world. During the 2020 pandemic, regular operations changed across industries. Introducing modern working methods into every sector, […]

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What is Microlearning: Bite-sized video learning

The average human now has an attention span of only 8.25 seconds. That’s less than a goldfish. And with decreasing attention spans comes the need to create educational content that your employees or students can easily consume while still getting full knowledge. Which is where microlearning comes in. Microlearning is a simplified form of learning […]

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What are Professional Development Goals? Examples and Tips to Succeed at Work

HR just reached out, and they want you to set professional goals. You’re rolling your eyes at the cliché email. But pause for a minute before you trash the email. Professional development can help you learn new skills, grow, and succeed in your career. Professional goals can have a significant impact on your career path, […]

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Best Free Screen Recording Apps

You don’t need a blockbuster budget to create quality videos. The best screen recorders can help you produce clear, engaging videos in record time — no credit card required. Whether you’re a working professional seeking an async communication tool or a content creator who educates and entertains, screen recording software is an essential part of […]

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Slack-splaining: Why you’re over explaining and how to fix it

97% of knowledge workers feel the need to add something extra in digital communication. Sound familiar? That’s Slack-splaining, and this post covers exactly what it is.

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What Is Zoom Fatigue? 7 Proven Ways To Combat Zoom Burnout

Zoom fatigue is real, and it’s hurting people’s productivity, focus, and, in some cases, even their mental health. A research study by Stanford professors found that frequent and prolonged video calls drain remote workers and tire them much faster than in-person interactions. But with remote work and videoconferencing on the rise, do you have a […]

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11 Good Work Habits: Examples and Tips

Good work habits are the real-life equivalent of superpowers. No, they can’t grant you the gift of flight or the strength of Superman. But they can bring out your inner Clark Kent, helping you in the fight against enemy paperwork and endless to-dos. If you’re currently in the habit of pounding snooze and zombie-walking your […]

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What Is CSAT And How To Improve it With Video

Are you measuring customer satisfaction for your business? If not, your customers might unpleasantly surprise you at the time of service renewal. According to research, 68% of customers have switched brands because of a poor experience. 78% of customers have backed out of purchase due to poor customer experience. 51% of customers would never do […]

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11 Bad Work Habits and How to Fix Them

Bad work habits are leaden anchors, dragging down productivity and stopping your career’s forward momentum. Luckily, you’re the captain of this ship. You have the power to cut loose your bad habits, straighten course, and progress in your professional journey. Now, I won’t lie. Letting go of your bad habits is hard work. It’s an […]

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Master The Art of Storytelling [With Video]

As her colleagues anxiously watched from their cubicles, Lisa walked slowly toward the CEO’s room with a pile of documents her sweaty palms could barely hold.  She stopped for a moment as she approached the room, took a deep breath, and nervously smiled at the CEO’s secretary waiting to take her inside. Through the glass […]

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