Slack brings the team together, wherever you are
The sudden shift to remote work for millions of people means additional pressure for teams to stay aligned, feel connected and get work done.
Slack was built for this. Because it’s a channel-based messaging platform, all your work – conversations, files and even third-party applications such as Zoom and Google Drive – is organised in one place and accessible from anywhere. This makes it easier to access information, collaborate effectively with your colleagues and, ultimately, get work done faster.
1. Use channels to create a virtual office in Slack
In Slack, work happens in channels – dedicated spaces for all the right people to have focused discussions on a specific topic. In lieu of working in the same location together, channels allow everyone to see the same conversations and stay up to date with the latest files and decisions, keeping your team naturally aligned from anywhere.
2. Stay engaged with your team, from anywhere
Working remotely doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice human interaction. In fact, many teams are already using Slack to help foster alignment across departments and time zones.
Ultimately, a strong team culture is critical for maintaining cohesive, motivated and resilient remote teams.
Unity, a platform for 3D developers, shifted its 3,400 employees in 17 countries to a fully remote workforce in less than a week. The company credits Slack (and Slack channels) for making it possible. After Unity directed its workers to stay at home, engagement in the Slack channel #unity-all – a channel usually reserved for the company’s most important news – soared. The increase in engagement indicated employees’ deep need to feel connected and find answers to their questions.
3. Bring partners and tools to your work in Slack
Whether you’re working with a vendor on a project, a customer on a contract or a partner on a campaign, you can use a shared channel to connect your two organisations.