12 great apps for remote working during a crisis
With so many of us working from home, it is harder than ever to communicate, collaborate and manage complex projects away from the office. So, here are some top apps and online platforms for remote working that might just help during a crisis.
Communication Apps
Slack
Slack is a communication tool that creates conversation channels that focus on specific topics or projects. It can integrate with cloud programs, like GDrive, DropBox and Asana.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams allows your team to chat, meet, call and collaborate in one place. You can also hold conference calls or video calls with external guests.
Flock
Flock is a sophisticated communication tool that improves workflow and collaboration with text chats, video conferencing and voice calls.
Project Management Apps
monday.com
A simple, visual management tool that lets you easily see what everyone in your team is working on. You can use it to manage to-do lists, tasks and projects across your business.
Jira Project Management
Jira is a workflow-based system that allows you to visualise your project – from creation to delivery. It offers customisable dashboards and performance management metrics.
Toggl
Toggl can be synced across devices, giving you a breakdown of time spent on projects and for customers. It’s particularly useful at crunching the numbers on complex projects.
Asana
Asana is excellent for managing workflow and projects across teams of all sizes. Create teams, assign projects and manage deadlines from the desktop version or app.
File Sharing Apps
Google Drive
It’s simple to store, share and access files with Google Drive. However, you will need a business subscription to work with Microsoft Office documents.
DropBox
A simple drag and drop storage system, DropBox allows you to store all types of document, synchronising across devices when there’s a network connection.
Zapier
This nifty tool enables you to seamlessly transfer information, zapping data between common platforms like Gmail, DropBox and Slack.
Creative Collaboration Apps
Google Jamboard
Jamboard lets you sketch your ideas virtually, with any user able to get involved. You can drag and drop images from the web, add notes or use the pens to create your drawings.
G Suite
Google Doc and Google Sheets can be used to create and collaborate on text documents and spreadsheets, with users able to log in to provide real-time document changes and edits.
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