With many teams making the transition to remote work during the pandemic, your business may be doing the same. Remote productivity tools keep morale high, help improve communication, and can keep your employees on task. Technology offers a plethora of solutions for your team and your business.
Here are the best tools available for the key functions in your day-to-day work.
Best Tools for Project Management
Instagantt is a visualization tool for the project management software, Asana. When combined with Asana, Instagantt offers a brilliant, easy-to-use interface that clearly and concisely demonstrates what’s happening with your projects, who’s involved, and what the deadlines are.
ProofHub has many advantages over other project management software programs. With recurring tasks and built-in chat, ProofHub fosters teamwork and communication among team members. ProofHub also integrates with many different software programs, like Google Calendar, iCal, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. It’s also compatible with Windows and iOS. And, a simply flat monthly fee, instead of a per-user
Best Tools for Communication
Slack is a perennial favorite for business communication. While it bills itself as a collaboration platform, most businesses prefer to use other software for collaboration. However, Slack shines by allowing users to chat in real-time and post pictures. In place of a water-cooler, or stopping by a cubicle, Slack can help foster communication.
Zoom has rapidly gained popularity in the wake of the coronavirus as employers and schools strive to find avenues of communication. While Zoom does have paid options, you can run some meetings for free. Zoom allows for workers to tele-commute by offering instantaneous audio/video chatting for your employees.
Best Miscellaneous Tools
Teamwork is a tool that allows for increased transparency and time-management among your teams. It allows you to see where resources are being allocated, and what your employees are spending time on. In the event of the pandemic, this additional transparency can provide important insights into how your business is functioning.
G Suite is Google’s suite of software that allows you to collaborate with your team in real-time. You can create spreadsheets, written documents, and slideshows with your team. G Suite offers cloud-saving and free plans, and many businesses find it very useful when working on projects.
The Bottom Line
There are many different productivity tools designed to help your business maintain functionality remotely. When adopting one of these tools, it’s important to make an early decision, and get your team invested and using the software as soon as possible.
Need help choosing the right software for your company? Vodigy helps small and medium-sized businesses make the right call when it comes to technology. Contact us today!
