
Zapier, on the other hand, uses Slack to communicate important status updates: One fun thing the marketing team has been using in Slack is the HeyTaco! Integration-it makes it fun to celebrate each other’s accomplishments (big or small) throughout the day. The ones I use most frequently are Slack, Zoom, Buffer, Dropbox Paper, and Trello. “At Buffer, we use a lot of tools to communicate and collaborate. When asked about Buffer’s remote team technology stack, loyalty marketer Bonnie Porter had this to say:
#BEST APPS FOR WORK COMMUNICATION INSTALL#
One feature that stands out is the ability to install apps that automatically report on business activity, like new email subscribers or product reviews, and bots that help keep employees engaged. Read about how InVision’s remote team uses Slack

Remote-first companies like Zapier, Buffer, and Help Scout consider Slack their “virtual office”-a place where employees can get instant feedback and connect with their colleagues, both one-on-one and in groups. Slack is one of the most widely used tools by remote teams. With this in mind, we asked remote workers from companies like Treehouse, Help Scout, Zapier, Buffer, and Zest to share their favorite online collaboration tools. From whiteboarding to critiques, distributed design teams must be able to collaborate in real-time-something they can’t do without the aid of technology.

The thing is, design is often a team sport. Related: 50 things only remote workers understand

Thankfully, many companies are now comfortable allowing their employees to work remotely, as the research continually points to remote employees being more productive and engaged (not to mention the cost savings for the company).īeyond hiring self-motivated and experienced employees who have strong communication skills and are comfortable working independently, it’s important to recruit tech-savvy team members who understand the importance of collaboration. If you read the InVision Blog, chances are you already know that designers and developers prefer to work from home.
