Effective communication is the key to a positive and healthy work environment. With a well-connected, happy, and motivated team, goals are easily achieved and projects move forward with less friction. Yet many modern workplaces still struggle with poor communication. Misunderstandings, unclear requirements, and confusion about tasks are common in teams that lack harmony and proper […]

Lark presents itself as an all-in-one collaboration platform that will streamline communication, boost productivity, and bring together a number of workplace tools into a single solution. With messaging, video conferencing, cloud storage, and project management integrated, it certainly looks like a good choice. But how much does it really cost to get the most from […]

You’ve probably been there before: sitting in a meeting when someone asks a question that you could have sworn was covered in last week’s email. There’s no time to search your inbox. The conversation has moved on and now you are trying to reconstruct bits of information from colleagues on the hallway or over lunch. […]

Every day at school is full of moments that could go so differently because of how that communication gets played out. Perhaps a parent forgets that the school event is tonight and scrambles for details at the last second. Wouldn’t it be nice if they received a timely reminder right on their phone? Or maybe […]

You know that moment in a team meeting when someone puts up an idea, and instead of a discussion flowing from it, it gets met with… awkward silence? Or when a simple project update turns into some kind of crossed wires and “I thought you meant this” moment? Yep, we’ve all been there. Work communication […]

Every day we use messaging apps – to discuss deals, agree on details with clients, and solving work issues. It seems harmless, right? But here’s the thing: imagine you send a message containing a deal recommendation or sensitive information to a client. A few months later, regulators come for a check, and that message is nowhere […]

Data security often feels like that overly cautious colleague who locks up everything – even the stapler. But when it comes to protecting sensitive information, they’re not wrong. If your team uses messaging apps to collaborate, share files, or brainstorm ideas, you’re already handling personal data more often than you think. Names, emails, project details […]

Compliance in financial services is not a choice – it is a commitment. Every trade, every client call, and every internal chat has to be done by the book, especially in terms of documentation and communication. Under FINRA regulations, making sure all communications across teams are compliant means making sure each message sent on team […]

In today’s hyper-connected world, secure communication is a necessity. Sharing sensitive information via everyday messaging apps highly exposes organizations to data breaches, cyberattacks, and compliance violations. In industries like defense and government, or for high-stakes business operations, that margin for error is paper-thin. Yet not all messaging applications are created equal, though. While many boast […]

Have you ever been buried under a pile of e-mails, trying to keep up with endless team conversations? Or your team uses several channels to communicate, and it’s become too chaotic to manage effectively. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving work environment, communication is key – but having the right communication […]

Managing a team has become an art that demands your full attention. Deadlines loom, tasks pop up unexpectedly, and notifications from countless apps create a constant, nerve-wracking soundtrack. Teamwork feels like conducting a symphony remotely – the bass is delayed due to network issues, the violin is on mute, and the conductor can’t even connect […]

Good communication skills are not the same as people’s skills. Sometimes, these two types of skills don’t go hand in hand. An employee might be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and properly but still fail to form connections with colleagues. No matter how brilliant this employee might be, the lack of interpersonal […]

If you feel like you need a vacation after a vacation or just another day off after the weekend, you’re not alone. The transition get back to work after seasonal holidays is always stressful. After soaking up the sun and lounging on the sand, making the switch from diving into the waves to diving back […]

Hybrid work has become commonplace in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Teams who once had a fine-tuned rhythm for managing projects were suddenly forced to learn how to work together from miles apart. Although communication tools have made remote work much more efficient, it hasn’t been without its hiccups. A quick search for “Zoom […]

Business communication is a method of sharing information between staff, customers, outside companies, and investors. In fact, effective business communication is crucial for maintaining a successful business. There’s no way a business can function effectively without it. Incorporating steady and reliable communication methods with your workforce, suppliers, shareholders, and of course, your customers is essential. […]

Presenting to your remote team is key to collaborating when you can’t be in the same room. But while we have plenty of software solutions at our fingertips, there’s more to effective engagement than just having the right tools.  With many of us now working from home or moving to a hybrid workstyle, it’s never […]

Effective organizational communication is crucial for any successful business. Not only will it lead to more effective outcomes, but it will also help to boost employee engagement, collaboration and workplace satisfaction. Organizational communication refers to all types: from verbal to written, from formal to informal. Making sure that you have an effective strategy is key […]

To commence this discourse regarding effective employee communication we shall, before all else, formalize a definition for the term.  The above is an example of over-inflated written communication. Big words are used making the sentence unnecessarily complex.  In a 2019 study, Microsoft found that over a third of staff at SMBs say their biggest cause […]

Creating virtual teams of remote workers can be massively beneficial to businesses, but are the communication challenges starting to put you off? Don’t worry – there are ways to overcome them. The benefits of working with virtual teams There are many advantages to hiring remote workers and building virtual teams, which is why many businesses […]

Being a part of a multinational company with coworkers of different nationalities, religions and beliefs can be tricky. The upper management is usually oblivious to the everyday happenings that occur in their offices until such time comes when they can’t do it anymore. Coworker misunderstandings, rivalries or even resignations aren’t just a figure of speech […]

You think that more communication at work would lead to more distractions and procrastination? You’re wrong! Your career success is basically determined by your ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, superiors, and the audience.   Communication skills are important from the very beginnings of your career journey. You need them to secure an interview, to […]

Managing and working within a remote team is one of the most increasingly popular workforce movements, perhaps ever. More and more employers and employees are seeing the benefits, and it’s time for all businesses to take the idea seriously. However, communication is a massive factor in how remote-first movement will play out, so you need […]

The concept of online teaching isn’t new.  However, teachers, especially the non-tech-savvy professionals who’ve spent years practicing chalkboard teaching methods, didn’t see it coming until the COVID-19 pandemic left institutions with no other option.  That’s when the power of online teaching and learning became more evident, and it continues to flourish with no end in […]

Marketers are always looking out for the “next big thing” and it turns out one has been right under our noses all along: chat tools. These platforms have become the latest frontier for marketers, opening up creative new ways to engage customers and streamline workflows. It’s commonplace for teams to use chat tools to increase […]