Slack for remote teams

Slack was built with digital teams in mind, specifically, for remote teams and by remote teams. The founding team built the platform out of the need to connect remote team members from different countries and cities on a real-time basis.

Slack is meant to immediately create a digital office experience with up-to-date communication and collaboration that is accessible with a click of a button. As you set up your workspace, keep in mind that Slack is here to support your remote and in-person teams.

Here are some ideas for you to keep in mind as you build a workspace for your remote team:

• Set "Do Not Disturb" hours.
• Encourage team members to utilize Slack statuses and "Away" notifications.
• Ensure time zones are accounted for in team members' profiles.
• Create a specific channel for out-of-hours communication to retain a personal/professional divide.

It can be hard for team members to distinguish between...