Office Communication Tools

Today, we gather here to phase out communication tools that no longer cater to the increasing demand for responsiveness in our workplace. The reality is that workers prefer tools that allow them to communicate swiftly, with 80% expecting prompt email responses from colleagues. With the rise in freelancers and remote work, communication tools need to be easily accessible from laptops anywhere.

Consider the future of work with these communication tools:

Zoom – Better than a phone call:

While you may still have a phone on your desk, it’s easy to miss calls or find it inconvenient to answer when you need to reach out to a colleague. Who even remembers phone numbers anymore? To connect with colleagues both in and out of the office, consider using a free video conferencing platform like Zoom. You can schedule video meetings or use a dedicated URL. With a paid account, you can also store recorded calls in the cloud and utilize automatic transcription features.

Dropbox – Better than a filing cabinet:

Once upon a time, an office’s knowledge was scattered in filing cabinets. Nowadays, workers can use Dropbox as an efficient knowledge management system. Dropbox allows you to search, access, and securely share files. You can also add comments to files and track changes by viewing folder histories.

Airtable – Better than a wall calendar:

Sometimes, project and deadline management can be labor-intensive. Airtable combines spreadsheets and databases, integrating with other tools according to your needs. You can assign tasks to team members, view projects in calendar mode, and store images and other necessary files.

OfficeVibe – Better than a suggestion box:

Today’s employees desire more transparency in the workplace. OfficeVibe enables HR departments or team managers to increase employee engagement, collect feedback, and implement changes through surveys and analytics.

Office Communication Tools

Evernote Scannable – Better than a printer:

A multifunction printer can be quite costly. Evernote Scannable allows you to use your smartphone or tablet as a scanner to capture documents, receipts, and business cards.

Try using these communication tools to modernize your workplace.