Hybrid workspaces are here to stay for the foreseeable future, which means that cloud-based phone systems for businesses have become an essential component for success.
The past few years have been chaotic for businesses, and many are just starting to emerge. For many employees, there has been a struggle in learning how to manage business phone systems between home and the office. This can lower productivity and create frustration for employees.
Businesses need to adapt to these changes and embrace the potential of cloud-based phone service. If you adopt this type of system, you will quickly discover the many benefits of this modern phone service. You will find that these phone systems improve the quality of your communication, streamline or even reduce costs, and build a plan that will help your business navigate potential future crises.
If you have not yet made the transition to a cloud-based phone system, we will walk you through what you need to know about why these systems will benefit your business.
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5 Benefits of Teams Cloud Phones for Hybrid Businesses
When you transition to the best cloud phones, you will experience five key benefits that will help you establish and grow your business.
Cloud business phones like Microsoft Teams cut clutter
One of the first benefits you will likely notice is that Microsoft Teams can help to reduce the clutter caused by an excessive number of devices. Employees can log directly into the cloud phone from their existing laptop, desktop or mobile device. This means that everyone at the business can easily access one phone system without having to tie up their cell phones.
This system setup also means that you do not have to worry about the risk of leaving cords for communication devices behind. Rather than worrying about another set of equipment and accessories to remember to bring back and forth from home, employees will appreciate the simplicity of integrating this technology with their existing devices.
Cloud phones offer mobility without jeopardizing quality
Flexibility
With a cloud-based phone system, your business can also achieve highly desirable mobility without having to jeopardize the quality. All that is needed to set up the system and remain connected is a good internet signal. This means your employees can connect to the system and engage from the office, from their home office, or even while on a work trip.
Quality
While providing this incredible flexibility and mobility, the technology also provides the same degree of quality regardless of work location. This means that customers receive the same service whether they reach an employee on a work-from-home day or a day when they are in-office.
Convenience
Employees can also easily manage all their messages from one place, providing them with the convenience and accessibility needed to do their job from anywhere.
Cloud-based phones help reduce costs
The Teams Cloud app will also eliminate phones as a capital expense for your business. You can instead streamline all your costs into one monthly fee. This creates a more predictable expense that is easier to budget for.
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Additionally, the system allows you to add or remove users quickly and easily. This means that when you onboard new employees, you can get them connected to the system in a few simple steps without experiencing interruptions to your workflow.
Nortec can even help you set up your Team’s Cloud phone app so that you can manage everything having to do with your phone service from the convenience of your app. With this app, you can manage your system users and communication, allowing for easier transition periods.
Build in a crisis-resilient culture
If the pandemic has taught businesses nothing else, it has shown the wisdom and value of preparation for potential crises. Companies across the country found themselves thrust into a work-from-home environment with little warning. Having a plan to help your employees navigate any future situations like this can reduce downtime and keep your brand moving forward. Working with Nortec and Teams will keep your communications operating smoothly. Your IT team will have the support it needs to manage the transition, and your team will be able to access their communications effectively. The overall shift to remote work will progress smoothly. With a cloud-based system, your ability to work from home will already be established.
Better work-life balance for your employees
Finally, working with a cloud-based phone system will also greatly enhance the work-life balance for your employees. An incredible 83 percent of employees report that they want a hybrid work environment and a cloud-based phone system will provide this. Employees will find it easier to transition back and forth between their home office and working in the office. This will reduce any frustration with the setup so that employees can embrace all the flexibility of the hybrid work environment without the frustration.
As you fulfill the needs of such a large percentage of the workforce, you will also increase employee satisfaction and retention. Your employees will be less motivated to find another work environment that meets their demands.
Nortec Helps You Transition to Teams Cloud-Based Phone Systems for Business
Your employees do not want to be tied to the office all the time, but they also do not want to be held back by inefficient communications systems. When you use Teams as your cloud phone system, you can easily manage your calls from a laptop or mobile device and embrace Teams’ flexibility and mobility.