Amanda Ririe

Working from home has increased email traffic tenfold. Simple requests for information are being lost in the email inbox amongst higher priority emails. If your query to a colleague is a simple question or request, use an instant messenger instead, you’re likely to get a quicker response and your email won’t be overlooked.
Try these:

https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

https://www.whatsapp.com/

With remote working something we are all having to do right now we are faced with a higher than average number of conference calls to allocate tasks and progress and manage projects. The need to record, transcribe, and archive conference calls are important; however, it is time-consuming and hinders the natural flow of conversation. So for all those minute takers out there, have a look at these apps and ditch your pads and pens!
https://threads.cloud/
https://trint.com/
https://otter.ai/login

Exciting week ahead this week. The kids are all returning to school and we can all look forward to getting back into some kind of routine.

The new normal awaits - stay safe all!