Zoom adds virtual receptionist feature where remote workers can do ‘office’ tasks at home

When the pandemic forced employees to work from home, Zoom emerged as the go-to teleconferencing app. Now as many are contemplating a return to their real-world offices, the company is updating its offerings to address a post-COVID future. This week, Zoom unveiled Kiosk Mode, part of its Zoom Rooms program for physical conference rooms, which … Read more

Suspect, 32, held over ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist is detained under mental health act

A man held over the ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist who was found dead in the hotel foyer has been detained under the mental health act, police said today. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested after the young woman was battered to death while she worked the nightshift at a seaside Travelodge on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, Dorset.  … Read more

How to mess up a job interview before it even starts… by being rude to the receptionist

The biggest interview mistake you can make: Employer warns how candidates can ruin their chances BEFORE their meeting even starts after rejecting a man who was rude to the receptionist A Reddit user shared how a candidate recently came in for a job interview and was rude to the woman he believed was the receptionist … Read more

Manchester restaurant receives nearly 1,000 applications for one receptionist role

Taste of things to come: Manchester restaurant receives nearly 1,000 applications for one receptionist role – in stark glimpse of UK jobs bloodbath with 74,000 people laid off last month  20 Stories in Manchester received 963 applications for its receptionist role Director of people at D&D London Carol Cairnes spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Today  She … Read more