We like to share what we use with our clients to help their workdays and stay in tune with their associates. One of our favorite productivity apps is Slack. Aim2Assist virtual assistants are experts in Slack, and we can instruct you in its uses or help you set up your own. It can be one of the most valuable tools to share documents, ideas, meetings, and much more.
In addition to just having Slack, there are app add-ons that can extend its functionality. Do you have a repetitive task that needs to be automated? We have a few suggestions.
You can utilize all-in-one apps to coordinate teams and automate workflows without leaving the Slack application. These are primarily extensions to help you get the communication and results you want. Everyone on your team can do many functions such as assign, edit, comment, complete, add files, vote, answer, and more directly inside Slack.
Some of the best features are: Decide the best time for meetings, turn Slack messages into actionable tasks, check the pulse of your team with surveys, run team building activities, review team workloads, set reminders, and follow up on past due items. Another Slack add-on is app calendars that let you see your events and create new ones visually in Slack. You can invite users, RSVP, get reminders, and compare them to Google Calendar. You can also import events from many sources such as Google, Zoho, Apple, Outlook, etc. Perfect for businesses using multiple calendar platforms and getting reminders for holidays, birthdays, and out-of-office events.
Some apps let you create unlimited events, import one calendar on a free plan, or upgrade for advanced features.
There is likely a bot for Slack use that can help you out on Slack’s directory of bots for office management.
When you get that all integrated into your workday, keep in mind how one of our virtual executive assistants can guide you and train your employees. We are here to help you improve your communication. Take a look at some of our assistant packages that may be the answer to your needs.