April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day is a time when media outlets let loose – and sometimes fool the entire nation. Here are three of the most iconic UK-based pranks that fooled millions, and a reminder that when it comes to transcription, accuracy is no joke. 🥇 1. The BBC’s Spaghetti Tree Hoax (1957) The …
If you’re a researcher, journalist, HR professional or academic juggling deadlines, interviews, meetings, and a never-ending stream of admin, you’re not alone. Many in the media and research industries wear multiple hats – investigator, interviewer, editor, data wrangler, project manager… and often, transcriber too. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can’t do it all. Not …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Work More Effectively – with Help from OutSec In a fast-moving digital world, professionals in media and content creation are expected to juggle it all: interviews, research, meetings, admin, and tight deadlines. It’s no wonder so many are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re a journalist, podcaster, academic, or researcher, time …
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Meetings should foster collaboration, decision-making, and problem solving. Yet, many businesses hold meetings out of habit rather than necessity. Without a clear purpose, these become unproductive meetings that simply drain productivity and morale. The Cost of Unproductive Meetings Research shows that 35% of all meetings are unproductive, costing businesses thousands of wasted hours and millions …
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In this guest post for the OutSec Blog, Helen Tuddenham of Helen Tuddenham Consulting shares practical strategies to help you self-promote and showcase your accomplishments. Now, let’s dive in! Have you ever felt that you don’t get the credit you deserve? That job opportunities are given to others, even though you would be ideally suited? According to …
In the world of business communication, consistency is king. So, enter the house style: a set of guidelines that standardises the formatting and presentation of documents across an organisation. We may think that ‘house styles’ were forced upon us, corporately, in the late 2000s. But believe it or not, it had its origins at the …
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In today’s fast-paced business environment, transcription has become an essential resource. By converting spoken words into text, it boosts communication and documentation. Furthermore, transcription offers many benefits, such as increased meeting efficiency, reduced legal risks, improved accessibility, and enhanced content marketing. Let’s examine why transcription is crucial for modern businesses. Whilst transcription plays an imperative …
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It is fair to say that human resources departments and firms have started to move with the times and are adapting and embracing different ways of working. This includes outsourcing work to businesses that support them. When you think of outsourcing work, we often only think about the savings that will be achieved by getting the …
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