Articles tagged "Team chat"

Gmail to Slack: How to get Slack notifications for new Gmail messages

Slack has replaced email for internal collaboration at many companies (thankfully). But what about when someone outside your company needs to get in touch? You probably still use Gmail for that.

How to automatically send daily reminders to Slack

Respond to your emails. Go take your lunch break. Fill out your daily timesheet. These are just a few of the things you have to do on a daily basis.

The 5 best team chat apps in 2022

Team chat apps aren't just tools—they're the modern office. That's obviously true for remote teams, but the appeal goes well beyond that. Companies that have a shared physical workspace increasingly depend on workplace chat to get things done.

9 Microsoft Teams features you should be using for your meetings

Before the pandemic, I didn't even know Microsoft Teams existed. Like millions of other people, I used a mish-mash of different communication tools at work. Now, it's hard to remember what life was like before Teams.

How to disable the typing notification in Slack

Just like your manager should never just text you hi, no one should ever leave you hanging in typing limbo. But if you're a regular Slack user, you've probably found yourself waiting while your coworker writes their version of Moby-Dick.

How to hyperlink in Slack

Everyone seems to find themselves fumbling with hyperlinks in Slack, but it's almost magic how easy it is. There are two main ways to do it.

The best automations for Slack users

Slack is a great way to coordinate. It can also be a great place to get information about your business in realtime—if you set up the right automations.

How to build a Discord community for your brand

I learned a lot working with the Unwinnable team to engage subscribers with a Discord community. I'd like to share what I learned, so here's how you can create a Discord community for your brand.

3 ways to empower your team with automation

The automated workflows that orchestrate tasks behind the scenes are what empower L. Michelle Smith and her team to do our best work. Here's a look inside her tech stack and the Zaps that power it.

Why messaging apps are still useful in the office

Team chat apps make remote work easier. I'd even say they're what make remote work possible. But that doesn't mean team chat apps are only useful for remote work: these tools won't stop being useful just because your team is moving back to their desks.