Email overload? Banish internal emails forever with these great communication tools and keep in touch with your team on the go
1. Slack
The platform for team communication, Slack is a fab hub that allows for cross organisation communication via multiple channels, removing the need for email. This handy tool can also integrate with a variety of other apps such as Twitter and Dropbox.
2. WhatsApp
Want to exchange messages with people without paying for SMS? With WhatsApp you can send messages including pictures and videos to anyone in the world for free, as long as you have an internet connection. WhatsApp is free to try for the first year then it costs less than a £1 for a year.
3. Google Hangouts
Is video conferencing an expensive hassle? Then easily connect with colleagues across the country with Google Hangouts. Hangouts allows for multiple video calls at the same time and it’s free! Even SCVO’s Team Digital use it during their weekly team meeting to connect with team mates across Scotland.
4. Salesforce Chatter
We love Chatter! With Chatter you can communicate with your team, and share folders and files anywhere on any device. Chatter has a user friendly interface and its basic package is free for upto 5,000 employees.
5. Yammer
Yammer is like a private social network for your organisation. This smart digital platform allows you to keep in touch with colleagues and collaborate with others working on the same project.
