Professional communication can be tricky at times. When you send an email or a message, the person on the other end might not understand what you mean. Even if you spend time crafting your message, it can still be misinterpreted. This is important, whether you’re working remotely or in person. In emails or chats, you have to be extra careful with your words and punctuation to avoid confusion. As we continue to work remotely, dealing with difficult team members might become a challenge again. Understanding different communication styles in the workplace can help you work better with your team a ..read more

Technology and the evolving needs of companies have changed workplace roles across generations. Similarly, the ways we communicate with colleagues have also undergone shifts. Decades ago, people mostly relied on handwritten messages. Then, they began creating documents on typewriters, and the computers. More recently, many employees are resorting to just texting things to each other at work, or at least using email. Face-to-face communication still has a place too, especially if maximum clarity is essential. Talking to someone in person also has benefits to it that online communication isn’t a ..read more

Hybrid work is increasingly becoming popular, and as we shift towards more remote work and less face-to-face interaction, there is a risk of employees feeling disconnected and less engaged with their work.  This reduced engagement can lead to demotivation and may signal ineffective management practices.  To keep the team aligned and motivated, adopting SMART goals is a straightforward and efficient method.  In this article, we will discuss the impact of SMART goals on remote teams and provide examples of SMART goals that can be implemented in your workplace. What are SMART goals ..read more

Businesses must adopt instant messaging apps, video conferencing tools, and project management software as the need to communicate and work together from different locations continues to rise. This article delves into how instant messaging apps can enhance communication for remote work and presents ten apps that business leaders can utilize to foster connectivity when not working in an office. What is instant messaging? Instant messaging is a text-based communication where two or more people use an internet-powered app to participate in a real-time conversation from their computer or mobile de ..read more

You’re likely handling many projects at any particular time, regardless of what your business card says. It’s certainly a regular weekday if you’re calling a foreign client with Chanty while also sending out meeting invites and emailing your current reports to your boss. Multitasking isn’t just a hot trend; it has become the key to success. It’s not easy to manage so many responsibilities at once, but it’s relatively easier if you have great time management skills. You don’t have to feel like you’re being tugged in multiple directions to get through your workday without feeling accomplished. W ..read more

A workplace can be full of pleasant, exciting, interesting, gratifying, or productive energies. On the other hand, sometimes it can also be a source of mental exhaustion or fatigue leading to other underlying mental health issues. If left untreated, these illnesses might lead to more serious mental health problems such as a mental breakdown in the workplace. They can occur at any time and in several situations. Employers need to recognize the early signs of a mental breakdown and refer employees to professional emotional support or seek various remedies within the workplace to help aid the sit ..read more

When you are a team of two at work, your roles and responsibilities are clear. Team communication is pretty effective too. All you need to do is poke your teammate with an elbow. “What’s up pal?” Syncing up with a team gets far more complicated as the company grows. Group communication gets messy and hard to control—you chat on Facebook, Skype, and maybe sometimes on WhatsApp. Important documents get lost, taking away your precious time while you try to find them. You don’t feel like work gets done anymore. Sounds familiar? It’s time for a tool that would organize team communication and bring ..read more

It looks like you’ve tried Slack and it doesn’t meet your needs. You’re not alone. Perhaps you’re looking for a tool that’s faster, less complicated and more affordable than Slack. We’ve been there too and we’ve actually tried a few Slack alternatives to find the app that suits our needs the best. Here are the apps we tried:  ✓ Chanty ✓ ClickUp ✓ ProofHub ✓ Pumble ✓ Fleep ✓ Flock ✓ Microsoft Teams ✓ Ryver ✓ Google Chat We’ve used Slack and realized that it doesn’t meet our needs perfectly. Since we realized that there’s a market for a team chat app that’s less complicated and more affor ..read more

Do you ever wonder how top-performing organizations stay ahead of the competition? Routine activities are a crucial element of running a business. These may involve obtaining approvals, training new employees, and drafting procedures.  Doing such tasks occasionally may be relatively easy, but doing them regularly demands a lot of time. For this reason, excellent business process management (BPM) is pivotal.  More than just a tool, it’s a way of thinking that turns everyday chaos into streamlined productivity. Join us as we delve into the essence of BPM, its main benefits, and the too ..read more

Looks like you are looking for the perfect videoconference app for your team. There are many available apps to choose from but today we’ll go over the 5 best video calling apps on the market.  Chanty · 5 best video calling apps.mp3 Chanty is a collaboration hub with video conferencing functionality and by working on our own team video calling feature we learned a lot about our competition. We have been exploring and investigating all the positive and negative aspects of each app in order to make our own better. So, today I’ll do my best to give these apps an unbiased review.   ..read more