Premiere Global Services Launches EmployeeConnect To Enable Companies To Engage And Encourage Staff

Published 20th April 2006

New collaboration application provides strong communication channel for informing and motivating staff through regular contact...

Premiere Global Services, Inc. (NYSE:PGI) a leading provider of communication technologies that simplify business process, has today announced the launch of EmployeeConnect, a new application that makes it possible for employers to communicate more frequently and cost effectively as a company. The application combines Premiere Global’s powerful conferencing and collaboration technologies to enable employees to attend company meetings, receive presentations on company vision and strategy and take part in training from the convenience of their own desktops.

EmployeeConnect has been developed specifically to help companies simplify the way they communicate as an organisation and connect more effectively with their increasingly disparate internal audiences. Its suite of advanced web and audio conferencing capabilities make live demonstrations and presentations possible in real-time, providing a real alternative to face-to-face communication. In addition, data communication technologies such as email and mobile text blasts ensure participants are reminded of the event details guaranteeing greater levels of participation.

“Creating a common vision and sharing corporate objectives with staff on a regular basis is essential for developing a loyal and motivated workforce,” said Andy Pearce, managing director, Premiere Global Services, EMEA. “Whether you need to deliver key messages to a global audience, inspire employees and build internal support for new initiatives or just develop a closer relationship with your staff, EmployeeConnect offers a simple and cost effective solution to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of communication to a wide audience whilst maintaining a one-to-one feel.”

Today’s fast paced business environments demand that employees act quickly. Organising meetings in individual regions, however, can be time consuming and expensive. EmployeeConnect enables employers to bring their expertise directly to employees by presenting pertinent information and updates in an open forum that can be viewed by the entire company at the same time.

“Employees work best when they are well informed and feel like they are a valued member of the company. EmployeeConnect not only gives employers the tools to disseminate business critical information but also provides the capability to bridge the distance between senior executives and the employee through the frequent communication of company vision, strategy and goals,” concluded Pearce.

In addition enhanced conference features enable employers to field questions, hear comments and provide feedback, so that any queries or concerns can be dealt with at the time of the presentation. The all important replay functionality is also available for anyone that missed the original presentation and so that employees can dip back into the information as and when they need it.

The EmployeeConnect service is available now and can be accessed through the Premiere Global Services website at www.premiereglobal.com