There are countless tools out there designed to make your work life more productive and enjoyable. Every company has its own policies on which platforms to use for communication, meetings, desk bookings, and more. But what are the top 5 tools you simply can’t live without for a productive hybrid work week? We’ve done the research and rounded them up in one handy blog post.
Zoom
Zoom is a leading video conferencing software that facilitates virtual meetings and webinars, helping hybrid teams bridge the gap between in-office and remote workers. It has a free plan, where you can have meetings up to 40 minutes already, with 100 participants. The free version also makes it possible to integrate with your agenda and email app.
Need longer meetings or advanced features? Paid plans unlock additional perks like hosting up to 1,000 participants, unlimited meeting durations, and collaboration tools like shared documents and digital whiteboards.
Slack
When it comes to keeping teams connected,
Slack is hard to beat. It’s a communication platform where you can chat one-on-one, in groups, or through dedicated channels for specific topics (think #marketing or #projectX). Beyond messaging, Slack lets you:
Create canvases to jot down meeting notes or brainstorm ideas.
Make to-do lists to stay on top of tasks.
Collaborate with external partners by adding them to specific channels.
While Slack’s free plan is great for smaller teams, upgrading to a Pro plan unlocks features like unlimited message history and enhanced integrations.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a popular collaboration tool that supports video meetings, chat, and file sharing, making it essential for hybrid teams to stay connected and productive. A free plan includes chat messages, group meetings up to 60 minutes with 100 participants, and the integration with unlimited Microsoft 365 apps.
For larger teams or more demanding needs, the Essentials plan extends meeting times to 30 hours, allows up to 300 participants, and includes additional productivity tools to keep your hybrid workplace running smoothly.
Asana
Asana is a project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and manage tasks across locations, ensuring streamlined workflows and accountability. Asana has a free version, which allows you to work with 10 colleagues, an unlimited amount of tasks, list and board views, and basic integrations with tools like Slack and Google. With the Asana free version you can perfectly plan your own tasks.
For a more robust solution that includes advanced reporting, timeline views, and team workload management, upgrading to a paid plan is a no-brainer.
Zapfloor
Last but certainly not least,
zapfloor takes hybrid working to the next level. It’s the ultimate software for making office life seamless, from booking meeting rooms and managing deliveries to tracking occupancy insights. With its modularity and 360° integrations, zapfloor is a personalised solution designed to fit the unique needs of every workplace.
Unlike some of the other tools on this list, zapfloor doesn’t offer a free plan because it’s a fully customisable platform tailored to your business. But trust us—once you see how much easier it makes your day-to-day operations, you’ll understand why it’s the top choice for hybrid workplace management.
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