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Organising your Organisation – Groups and channels in Slack
Organisation & processes Organising your Organisation – Groups and channels in Slack

In this guide on Slack groups and channels, we share some of our favourite tips on how to use Slack to organise your organisation. These seven easy-yet-effective Slack hacks have helped us work smarter here at JOIN. It might do the same for your business, too!

Hannah Squire Jan 10, 2022
When to use Slack most effectively
Organisation & processes When to use Slack most effectively

Slack isn't always the best way to communicate. Sometimes emails and meetings are more effective. But, when?

Hannah Squire Jan 10, 2022
Writing and structuring messages with Slack
Organisation & processes Writing and structuring messages with Slack

We’ve been using Slack for a long time here at JOIN, and feel confident that we’ve built up some great guidelines and best practices. Especially since more and more people are working from remote locations, instant messaging tools are essential to the smooth running of teams.

Hannah Squire Jan 10, 2022
Using Slack – Effective Communication Techniques
Organisation & processes Using Slack – Effective Communication Techniques

Communication techniques, tone, and language all change depending on who you’re speaking to. In a workplace there are usually four different communication strategies that you should be aware of.

Hannah Squire Jan 10, 2022
10 email hacks to increase productivity and efficiency at work
Organisation & processes 10 email hacks to increase productivity and efficiency at work

Automate and optimize your email inbox with these ten easy email hacks. These simple-yet-effective productivity tips and tricks help you work smarter and more efficiently.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022

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Email organization best practices
Organisation & processes Email organization best practices

Your email inbox doesn’t have to be an unorganized mess of endless unread emails. Find out how to organize your emails effectively with these five easy-to-implement email organization strategies.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
Email etiquette — the dos and don’ts
Organisation & processes Email etiquette — the dos and don’ts

Basic email etiquette can have a big impact on how effectively you and your team communicate in the workplace. Find out what professional email etiquette is and how it can benefit your business.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
How and when to use email in business communication
Organisation & processes How and when to use email in business communication

Before writing an email to someone, try to stop and think whether it actually should be an email. Find out how and when to use email in business communication by reading our handy guide.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
Email management tips to manage your inbox more effectively
Organisation & processes Email management tips to manage your inbox more effectively

Don't waste time with an unstructured email inbox. Do you wonder how to manage your emails at work more effectively? Easy. Just follow these email management tips!

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
10 calendar management tips to better schedule your time at work
Organisation & processes 10 calendar management tips to better schedule your time at work

A few simple calendar management and time scheduling tips can help increase your productivity at work. Find out how to master effective calendar management skills with our ten top tips.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
Calendar etiquette: how to use a calendar at work
Organisation & processes Calendar etiquette: how to use a calendar at work

Your calendar is a handy tool to organise your time effectively. Follow these calendar etiquette tips on how to use a calendar to ensure you and your team make the most of it.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 03, 2022
5 critical steps you need to take after the meeting is over
Organisation & processes 5 critical steps you need to take after the meeting is over

Don't let the meeting end when you leave the room. This after-meeting checklist will ensure your hard work was all worth it!

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
Virtual meeting and Zoom etiquette for business professionals
Remote Virtual meeting and Zoom etiquette for business professionals

You might treat a conference call like any other meeting, but there are actually specific best practices to follow. Improve your virtual meetings with these 15 tips for better Zoom etiquette!

Frans Lelivelt Dec 17, 2021
Improving your meeting etiquette and engagement in 10 steps
Organisation & processes Improving your meeting etiquette and engagement in 10 steps

If you're finding your meetings are packed with bored employees counting down the minutes until it is over, this post can help you to turn that around.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
The ultimate guide to taking meeting minutes
Organisation & processes The ultimate guide to taking meeting minutes

Don't let your creative ideas and actions simply slip away after the meeting! This guide to meeting minutes will help you ensure everything is recorded and ready to go.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
A quick and easy guide to writing the perfect meeting reminder
Organisation & processes A quick and easy guide to writing the perfect meeting reminder

Meeting reminders are a severely under-utilised tool in your arsenal. Find out how you can improve your reminders and boost meeting productivity in this post!

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
How to write an effective meeting agenda every time
Organisation & processes How to write an effective meeting agenda every time

You may be used to putting in a meeting without an agenda, regardless of the type. But did you know this can set the meeting up for failure? Check out our guide to writing meeting agendas for more information.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
How long should your meetings last? (the best length for every type!)
Organisation & processes How long should your meetings last? (the best length for every type!)

Having a meeting that is too long (or too short!) can be a huge drain on your team's productivity. Find out how to avoid this in our post.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
How you can find the best meeting time (every time!)
Organisation & processes How you can find the best meeting time (every time!)

Choosing the perfect time for your meeting will have a bigger impact than you expect. Find out how to pick the best time for your meeting in this post.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
Who should be on your meeting attendees list?
Organisation & processes Who should be on your meeting attendees list?

The more the merrier, right? Well, not quite. Find out how to formulate the perfect meeting attendees list and keep productivity high in our post.

Amber Denwood Dec 17, 2021
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