As HR specialists and innovators in implementing flexible work for both themselves and clients, Persol Group have become experts in selecting devices that allow people to be more productive, wherever they are. “We conduct research and development on new ways of working, not just for us, but as part of the service we provide our customers,” explains the General Manager of Persol’s IT Headquarters, Mr Hatakeyama.
“You can depend on Jabra”
Every time Persol look into investing in new equipment, the answer has been Jabra. “We first introduced Jabra products in 2012, purchasing 5,000 headsets to use with Skype for Business. We’d conducted extensive tests and Jabra performed best". When the time came to replace those headsets in 2020, once again, the choice was Jabra. “When selecting our new headsets, the primary consideration was that they needed to be Microsoft Teams certified and that narrowed things down considerably. Based on our experience with Jabra, I already knew the products were reliable. When we factored in cost and speed of procurement, I couldn’t think of anyone more suitable.” Mr Hatakeyama, General Manager of Persol’s IT Headquarters.
Work is something you do. Not somewhere you go.
As part of their goal to use technology to help every employee do their best work, Persol have opened up hybrid working options, with 70% of their work force working remotely and joining calls from homes or cafes. “Every new employee receives a laptop and an Evolve 20, so there is no headache keeping track of who does and doesn’t have one” explains Mr Komiya from Group IT Headquarters. Jabra Evolve 20 headsets feature an incredible noise-canceling microphone, which helps makes hybrid work easier for staff. Mr Hirawa enthuses “With the Evolve 20, even if someone is in a busy place like a café, the other people on the call can’t hear any distracting background noise. I’ve been in meetings with people who were in a cafe or a diner, and they would ask, ‘Hey, is this cafe too loud?’ or ‘Are the people at the table behind me too noisy?’ but I couldn’t hear a thing. Now no-one worries about it. You don’t have to search around for a quiet spot, you can just sit down and join a meeting, wherever you are.”
Boost efficiency. Increase productivity.
By investing in Evolve 20 and opening up remote locations for meetings, Persol not only boosted the efficiency of those meetings, but also freed up their previously fully booked internal conference rooms. As Mr Komiya reveals; “In the past, we often had to postpone or reschedule meetings because our conference rooms were fully booked. Now people can use their Evolve 20 to join from wherever they are, so we almost never have to reschedule due to lack of meeting space, and the number of meetings we can have has increased as a result.”
Meeting demand
For those people meeting in the conference rooms, Persol have also been benefitting from the superior audio performance of the Jabra Speak 510 speakerphone.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
