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The latest News and Information on Collaboration, tools and related technologies.

Introducing HEY for Families

Since HEY launched, we’ve heard from many of you who want to share all the goodness of HEY with the people in your family. We get it! We have partners, kids, and parents who would benefit from HEY, too. So, today we’re introducing HEY for Families — add up to 4 additional HEY accounts for just $179/year total! One person pays and invites everyone, but the accounts remain separate and private.

Unlocking Workplace Magic with Trust and Engagement with Aniisu K. Verghese, Founder of Intraskope

This episode features an interview with Aniisu K. Verghese, Founder of Intraskope, a boutique internal communications and personal branding consultancy serving global markets. In this episode, Shawn and Aniisu discuss inclusive internal communications, strategies for building organizational trust, and how AI is streamlining employee experience.

New in HEY! Search Improvements

We know how critical it is to find the email you’re looking for quickly, so we just shipped significant improvements to search. We’re surfacing more relevant search results and you can filter results by attachment — like PDF, images, and more. You can also select emails in the search results and take action on them. To make the searching easier, you’ll see a list of recent searches before you even start typing in the field.

How to use lists in Slack to collect and triage requests

When you receive a request in Slack and have to manage it in another tool, tracking the task can feel tedious and information can go missing. With Slack lists, you can simplify the collection process, quickly triage submissions, and discuss requests where everyone who needs to see them can — right in Slack!

How to use lists in Slack to plan team priorities

As you start planning for the next quarter, you might find that your team’s ideas and goals are scattered across channels, docs, and spreadsheets. With Slack lists, you can create a straightforward catalog of planned work, improve visibility across teams, and discuss priorities where you’re already working – in Slack! LEARN MORE: hhttps://slack.com/help/articles/27660660362131-Slack-lists--Plan-work-for-the-next-quarter.

Centaurs, cyborgs & clones: 3 ways organizations are using artificial intelligence

The way we collaborate is going through a massive transformation. Already, there are many ways teams can use artificial intelligence to work together more effectively; as we move further into the future, it seems all but inevitable that the technology will have an even more profound impact on collaboration. While the emergence of AI-powered collaboration capabilities is no doubt exciting, organizations need to figure out how to balance innovative functionality with data sovereignty and security.

Effective active listening: Examples, techniques & exercises

What if we told you listening wasn’t as simple as, well, just listening? In fact, different types of listening go beyond learning—you can also listen to improve your relationships, deepen your connections, and build trust. In this article, we’ll walk you through the different types of listening and show you how active listening can help you listen to understand—not just respond.

6 ways to develop adaptability in the workplace and embrace change

Workplace adaptability helps you react effectively to a variety of situations. In this article, we’ll cover six ways to develop your adaptability skills, including how to become a better problem solver, embrace change, keep an open mind, practice mindfulness, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. The workplace is an ever-changing, dynamic place. A campaign that works brilliantly one day totally flops the next. The colleague you’ve always relied on is suddenly out on leave.