The world is closed today, and nobody on this planet knows when the situation will get to normal. The companies are closed, schools and colleges are shut, students have no idea about their future endeavors, and every person is bound to stay at home. It seems like this is the only way to prevent the pandemic from doing further damages. Ever since the government has announced the lockdown, the employees have been asked to work from home to avoid any mass interaction.
However, living in the technology-driven era has got the HRs of the companies some brownie points as the companies are doing fine under this model. The tech-savvy generation is thorough with the collaborative software tools available such as Slack, Zoom, Messenger, RingCentral, etc.
Let’s discuss the useful software tools that have made the office hours sustainable.
1. EVERNOTE
The easy to use, a digital notebook lets you orchestrate and sort the to-do lists and reminders. The clipboard feature allows you to attach photos, videos, and screenshots to the shared tasks. It works pretty well for the creatives like architects and designers to draw out the tasks. Especially for HRs, who always remain occupied with a bunch of tasks. Using Evernote, HR staff members can get rid of stacks of paperwork and can use the innovative features of this tool to access the required information swiftly. It will save professionals a lot of time and stress.
2. Messenger: Flock
The all in one application takes care that you never miss your video conferencing with the team members while sharing the screen and files, and did we mention messaging? Flock is providing a complete package of comprehensive and collaborative office experience through which team leaders can track the progress of work and update when the targets are accomplished.
The cost-effectiveness adds to its pros. A tool with almost every feature is priced much lower if compared to its other competitors.
3. ZOOM
The tool has gathered enough eyeballs from everyone. From MNCs to school kids, almost every person is familiar with the application, if not then name. The simple user interface with a direct screen sharing ability has made the tool very popular. It also permits to record the videos. The device is highly recommended for video conferencing as it has a separate interface for the conference, also known as: “Zoom Rooms.” Another feature that is helpful while conducting a meeting is the Business IM feature that lets you share the text, image, and audio files.
4. GOOGLE DRIVE
The most reliable solution for saving and sharing files across the globe. The Microsoft Office feature has a massive capacity to store your vast and heavy data based records, the advantages of converting Word Docs and excel sheets readily count for another plus. The extremely integrative platform is the most secure method to share files across multiple platforms. It is simple to use and highly accessible.
5. ASANA
The not-so-common but handy work management platform has proven to be potent for organizations to assemble their work. The tool is equipped with features like boards that give you an overview of everything, portfolios, and suites to enable team-tasks. Organizing work requires effective time management, and hence the other essential feature – the calendar is beneficial in assigning the tasks. It also has the functionality to bring in emails, files, and different integrations all in one place.
The world is closed today, and nobody on this planet knows when the situation will get to normal. The companies are closed, schools and colleges are shut, students have no idea about their future endeavors, and every person is bound to stay at home. It seems like this is the only way to prevent the pandemic from doing further damages. Ever since the government has announced the lockdown, the employees have been asked to work from home to avoid any mass interaction.
However, living in the technology-driven era has got the HRs of the companies some brownie points as the companies are doing fine under this model. The tech-savvy generation is thorough with the collaborative software tools available such as Slack, Zoom, Messenger, RingCentral, etc.
Let’s discuss the useful software tools that have made the office hours sustainable.
1. EVERNOTE
The easy to use, a digital notebook lets you orchestrate and sort the to-do lists and reminders. The clipboard feature allows you to attach photos, videos, and screenshots to the shared tasks. It works pretty well for the creatives like architects and designers to draw out the tasks. Especially for HRs, who always remain occupied with a bunch of tasks. Using Evernote, HR staff members can get rid of stacks of paperwork and can use the innovative features of this tool to access the required information swiftly. It will save professionals a lot of time and stress.
2. Messenger: Flock
The all in one application takes care that you never miss your video conferencing with the team members while sharing the screen and files, and did we mention messaging? Flock is providing a complete package of comprehensive and collaborative office experience through which team leaders can track the progress of work and update when the targets are accomplished.
The cost-effectiveness adds to its pros. A tool with almost every feature is priced much lower if compared to its other competitors.
3. ZOOM
The tool has gathered enough eyeballs from everyone. From MNCs to school kids, almost every person is familiar with the application, if not then name. The simple user interface with a direct screen sharing ability has made the tool very popular. It also permits to record the videos. The device is highly recommended for video conferencing as it has a separate interface for the conference, also known as: “Zoom Rooms.” Another feature that is helpful while conducting a meeting is the Business IM feature that lets you share the text, image, and audio files.
4. GOOGLE DRIVE
The most reliable solution for saving and sharing files across the globe. The Microsoft Office feature has a massive capacity to store your vast and heavy data based records, the advantages of converting Word Docs and excel sheets readily count for another plus. The extremely integrative platform is the most secure method to share files across multiple platforms. It is simple to use and highly accessible.
5. ASANA
The not-so-common but handy work management platform has proven to be potent for organizations to assemble their work. The tool is equipped with features like boards that give you an overview of everything, portfolios, and suites to enable team-tasks. Organizing work requires effective time management, and hence the other essential feature – the calendar is beneficial in assigning the tasks. It also has the functionality to bring in emails, files, and different integrations all in one place.
