Keeping employee productivity up, maintaining operational efficiency, and streamlining communications are just some of the challenges in today’s hybrid workplace. Fortunately, organizations can overcome these problems with the help of Microsoft 365’s dynamic new features.
Microsoft 365’s must-try features for hybrid workers
Access: Database management for casual users and professionals
If you’re creating, formatting or managing data then Access is an essential app in Microsoft 365.
It might not be as well-known as Excel, Word, or Outlook but for those in the database management business it’s instantly recognizable and widely used.
Access is more advanced than Excel. It’s powerful but still user-friendly. You don’t need experience working with databases. A simple tutorial on how to query data and create forms is all you really need to get started.
Why is it important to have a business continuity plan?
Many small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners fail to prepare for major crises like flood and ransomware attacks. Disaster events can cause downtime, which can result in lost revenue and lower profits. In addition, SMBs that fail to recover quickly from disruption face the risk of losing their customers to their competitors.
Useful Microsoft Edge features you should know about
Microsoft Edge is a web browser that boasts faster loading times, better support, and stronger security than its predecessor, Internet Explorer. However, these improvements merely scratch the surface of what Microsoft Edge is capable of. Here are a few great features available in the newly updated web browser.
Think your password is secure? Think again
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created many of the password best practices you probably loathe, including using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. The NIST now says those guidelines were ill-advised and has changed its stance.
Think your business is too small to be hacked? Think again!
We’ve all read stories in the news about big businesses being hacked.
And it’s tempting to think that smaller businesses like yours are safe. That cyber criminals are only targeting big corporations.
But anyone making that assumption is putting themselves and their business at risk.
MyAnalytics will help you be more efficient
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a dashboard with information about your team’s work patterns? To help them collaborate more. And make sure they were disconnecting from work to have proper breaks.
This dashboard exists. And it’s within Microsoft 365. Our new video has the details.
Why call recording is advantageous for businesses
It’s almost impossible for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) today to function without Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). And as an SMB owner, you should explore ways to maximize your VoIP system’s features. For starters, you can use its call recording function to enhance your customer service quality.
Simplify note-taking with OneNote
OneNote, the hidden gem of Microsoft Office, has your digital note-taking needs covered. This software is essentially a digital notebook that allows you to organize or visualize your ideas using text, video, audio, and other multimedia sources. Here’s how you can get the most out of this powerful app.