Another Slack hack … or Shlack, if you prefer. Set up keyword notifications to stay on top of important projects, or just be the first to know when there’s pizza for lunch. 🍕
If you’ve travelled by air, you’ve probably looked out from the boarding lounge and been impressed by all the activity around the planes. There’s food, fuel and baggage going on, and passengers and cargo coming off. It’s impressive because it’s well-coordinated and works smoothly.
Effective group communication allows team members to seamlessly collaborate on complex projects with clarity and purpose. But with so many options on the market, choosing the right communication tools can be an overwhelming task. There are several factors to consider before making a decision, such as the size and location of the team, the nature of the project, and the communication needs of the team members.
Notifications: off. 🔇 Out of Office status: on. 😌 When you have to step away from work (like for a vacation or personal leave), you can set an out of office status to let your coworkers know how to get work done or who to contact while you're gone.
Buffer’s recent survey revealed that the majority (97%) of people said they’d love to keep working from home--at least part-time--for the rest of their careers. With the way things are always on fast-forward nowadays, setting up the perfect spot to work from home has become super important. A bunch of us are swapping the typical office for our living rooms or maybe even a cozy corner in a coffee shop.
Our world is more connected than ever. For many, this has accelerated knowledge exchange and advanced world economies and living conditions. However, it has also made our digital presence more complex. Data security and privacy are at stake, and in some industries, like Government and Defense, this presents significant challenges.
Today is my three-year anniversary as the product leader for Zulip, the organized team chat product. When I left my job as a data science manager at Lyft, the career change felt like an experiment. Now, I’ve been reflecting on why it’s hard to imagine working on anything else. I’ve never had much patience for technology that’s not doing what I need it to do. Confusing interfaces drive me crazy.
In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, the utilization of employee monitoring software has become increasingly prevalent. This technological trend, often dubbed as "Keeping Tabs," is reshaping the dynamics of modern workplaces. While proponents argue its efficacy in enhancing productivity and security, critics raise concerns about privacy infringement and its impact on employee morale. Let's delve into this contentious topic to uncover its nuances.
Since its initiation in 2014, Skype for Business has been one of the most valuable tools for millions of people worldwide in terms of calling, instant messaging, and video. Microsoft had finally decided on Skype for Business retirement by July 31, 2021. It intended to transition all Skype customers to Microsoft Teams. Teams, the cooperation hub, combines chat, video, phone, and document collaboration into a single, integrated software.