The 5 Business Collaboration Apps of 2018

Collaboration optimizes performance in the workplace, according to a recent study. Employees who work as part of a team perform tasks for 64% longer than employees who work alone.

Brand new software, managed IT services, hot desking and team-building games can all increase collaboration, but there’s a cheaper, easier way to get your staff to work together:

Applications.

The latest apps for collaboration improve worker communication and cooperation, and make your life just a little bit easier.

Here are five of the best for 2018.

1. Slack

Slack drives business performance with a suite of collaboration tools that facilitate workflows and boost communication. This powerful app supports group video calling, so your team can work on the same project wherever they are in the world.

Other features include real-time messaging — perfect for sending employees instant notifications — and drag-and-drop file sharing. It’s the Swiss army knife of productivity tools and one that your organization can’t live without.

2. Trello

Trello takes project management to the next level. With its easy-to-use interface and features, your team can organize their tasks and view their projects in one place, eliminating the need for multiple pieces of software.

Think of it as a digital mood board, where your employees can brainstorm ideas and visualize concepts as a team. Staff can also share files, documents and videos and access them from any device in the world.

Incorporating Trello into your productivity app suite could be one of the best things you do this year.

3. Redbooth

Like Trello, Redbooth turbocharges project management with a wide range of features that will benefit your team. Now you can streamline virtual projects, create to-do lists and send instant notifications with a few swipes of a finger.

As an added bonus, this app is really easy to use, making it a great addition to your organization. Other features include built-in project templates, visual timelines and app integration. Users of this app have completed 1.9 million projects and 32 million tasks, according to Redbooth’s website.

4. Skype

You’re probably already familiar with Skype by now — it’s one of the most popular video conference calling programs out there. If you still haven’t incorporated this app into your workplace, now’s as good a time as any.

Skype improves productivity and collaboration by letting your team communicate with each other via their desktop, laptop or mobile device. Users can also exchange quick messages — there are loads of emoticons available, too! — send files and share screenshots. Plus, there’s full customer service available if you need help setting everything up.

Still not convinced? Skype has an impressive 300 million monthly active users.

5. Evernote Business

Evernote Business is the ultimate note-taking app for your organization. Your team can create and share text and voice notes and keep them in one place — ideal for collaborative projects. More than 20,000 companies already use the app, and the company adds new features on a regular basis.

The five apps for collaboration on this list will instantly improve productivity in your workplace and foster team communications. Use them to expedite task management, enhance workflows and encourage your team to come together.