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Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, around <\/span>88% of organisations<\/span><\/a> across Australia have asked their staff to <\/span>work from home<\/span><\/a> \u2013 and it could become the normal way of working in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For many, working remotely adds convenience and flexibility to their work\/life balance. But it can also lead to workers feeling cut off from their team, with research showing that professional isolation sometimes <\/span>impacts job performance and productivity<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

No need to panic, though. There are plenty of communication apps and workplace chat platforms out there that <\/span>can help you make sure your staff stay engaged, confident, and connected. In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at how good collaboration tools can help improve workflow and productivity when working from home<\/span><\/p>\n

How can you use collaboration systems to improve team communications?<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the main concerns facing those working remotely is communication. In a recent poll, <\/span>55% of Australian workers<\/span><\/a> said team messaging apps and project management tools that facilitate virtual meetings, file sharing, and collaboration in real time are essential when working from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So how can you make sure that your team chat applications and communications solutions are working effectively for you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the best chat communication tool for your team<\/b><\/h2>\n

When comparing and contrasting the many business chat apps and communications tools on the market, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed. With so much choice, you might find yourself wondering \u201cwhat is the best team chat software?\u201d To answer that, you\u2019ll first need to establish what exactly your team wants to use the tool for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find both paid-for and free internal chat software tools on the market. Some are simple and focus on one or two functions, like team messaging or video calls. Others come with a whole range of advanced tools and features that can include various communications options and project management solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bear in mind that working from home often means team members will be using a range of devices, from Macs, PCs, and Chromebooks to Android tablets and different makes of smartphones. So, choosing workplace chat apps and <\/span>collaboration tools<\/span><\/a> that are easily accessible from any device is key to keeping everyone connected and motivated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can office chat programs and collaboration software help?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The best collaboration tool for remote teams that want to work together seamlessly on projects is likely to be an all-in-one, professional teamwork chat app and software solution, like <\/span>RingCentral Office<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These type of integrated communications platforms generally offer less downtime, greater scalability, and improved customer support with features including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n