A veteran Googler who founded mulitpurpose messaging app Rock maintains that operating asynchronously lets work get done on time. People are less stressed and it allows for a wider talent pool, too.

Synchronous communication relies on two parties being available at exactly the same time. Synchronous communication methods, such as meetings, telephone or Zoom calls, must be arranged. Both parties ...

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The benefit of “remote work” is that it should enable greater freedom and flexibility — yet for many, it’s led to be even more inundated with communications, back-to-back meetings and extended working ...

CEO & Founder of Rock.so. Kenzo writes about the future of work, distributed teams, and how you can enable anyone to work from anywhere. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to start your ...

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Video messaging brings a new twist to asynchronous communications, and could help businesses connect staffers more effectively as hybrid remote work strategies continue post-pandemic. Video meetings ...

Instant-messaging tools like Slack have become the primary way to collaborate in real time. These tools made remote work possible but have also contributed to burnout and mental-health issues. Some ...

Delve into the dynamic interplay of digital technology and everyday communication skills. This exploration offers an insightful look at how we’re adapting and managing to thrive in an ever-evolving ...