While it may not always be an ideal solution, people in their old age are sometimes placed in long-term care facilities. Nursing homes, or convalescent homes, are care centres where the elderly and infirm are placed for round-the-clock caretaking. There are many reasons for placing the elderly in nursing homes—there may be technology available that […]
When families grow distant, it can be sometimes difficult to get everyone back together—this is especially true when family members are facing health problems, particularly when they partially or completely immobilize somebody. Automobile and workplace accidents, cancers, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and various other health afflictions can be devastating to a family unit, and everybody […]
Like most other disciplines in the 21st century, the Internet has offered professionals plenty of opportunities for long-distance collaboration. Cloud software such as Google Drive and Dropbox have allowed professionals to make changes, share documents, and edit material in real-time, so collaboration from across the globe is possible. One of the professions most significantly impacted by […]
As a discipline, urban design is both very broad and very particular. It encompasses architecture, engineering, geography, social studies, and geopolitics, and is utilized to organize and optimize public spaces. Whereas architecture is focused on the individualities of buildings, urban design takes a more holistic approach—the design of buildings, the functions of city infrastructure, and […]
How can artists use video conferencing services for their work? Turns out there are quite a number of ways for artists to use these services. Real-time collaborative projects, performance art, and networking are just a few ways FreeConference.com can help artists realize their work. The world of art is changing, and with it changes the […]
There just isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done. Sometimes this means missing the daily video call with your kids during a business trip, or a frantic conference with an important client. Daily tasks build up, and some just don’t get addressed due to sheer inconvenience. It can be a hassle to […]
The world around us is changing. And fast! How does one keep up? One way is by embracing new technology such as online meeting tools. Here’s an example: Conference calling. In the early days of conferencing, callers had access to nothing but a dial-in number and code, and that was enough. Not so any longer: […]
Video conferencing has become increasingly popular as of late. And why not? Conference calling has been around for years; adding a video component just makes sense: Nuance and intent are more palpable when you can actually see who you’re talking to!
The work week: Five days long, eight hours a day, week after week. Plenty of time to be productive, right? Sure, but only if you’re really making the most of those hours, which isn’t always as simple as it sounds. How can you be more productive, every hour of every day? Let’s check out a […]
As the world of communications constantly changes, more and more companies are making the shift to online interviews instead of in-person interviews. Commuting and moving for work is becoming more commonplace, especially for millennials, who are constantly thirsty for new work out of university and college. Doing interviews via conference call allows for less travel costs […]
