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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have enforced their employees to work remotely. Now with the arrival of vaccines, employers are planning to decide their future strategies. It is most likely that remote working will still be a part of the working culture. So companies need to accept the inevitable, and make adjustments.
According to a survey, the biggest challenge when working remotely was the lack of communication.
Having the right tools and software can help employees to communicate efficiently, save time and boost their productivity and performance. Here, we will introduce you the top 10 software you need in 2021 to manage projects and finances, communicate, and more.
Note: The prices given below have been converted to CAD. Therefore, they may be slightly less or more than the numbers stated here.
As mentioned before communication proves to be difficult while working remotely. Slack provides a solution to this challenge by letting workers have real-time conversations and collaborate with other teams while also supporting file sharing and unlimited chat history. Users can create project-based channels and threads while protecting their data. Slack also integrates with other apps like Google Drive, Office 365, and many more while also offering apps for Android and iOS. Employees can also use Zoom, Google Meet or skype as an alternative for communicating.
Pricing:
- Pro: $8.90 CAD / Per user per month billed annually
- Business+: $16.75 CAD / Per user per month billed annually
- Enterprise Grid: custom pricing
Trello is an app used mainly for project management and organizing tasks. Users can create boards with task assignments, timelines, productivity metrics, calendars, and more. With Trello cards work can be organized where every single part of the task can be managed, tracked, and shared with teammates. Trello’s built-in workflow automation can help different teams to connect and increase their productivity.
Pricing:
- Standard: $6.15 CAD Per user per month billed annually
- Premium: $12.25 CAD Per user per month billed annually
- Enterprise: $21.50 CAD Per user per month billed annually (for 25 users)
Keeping work-related files on the computer can be a huge risk. Drive provides encrypted and secure access to these files by allowing its users to create directories, and share them with other people. Furthermore, Drive integrates with and complements the team’s existing technology. Collaborating with Microsoft Office, files can be edited and created while they can be tracked by others in real-time. Google gives 15Gb of storage for free. Users can pay a sum if there is a need for more storage space.
HelloSign allows its users to electronically request and add legally binding signatures to any document. It’s possible to get notifications when someone signs or reviews a document. This app also supports custom branding and offers templates for its users.
Pricing:
- Essentials: Starting at $18 CAD user/month
- Standard: Min 2 users, starting at $30.50 CAD user/month
Time Doctor is a time tracking software, which allows employers to analyze how their team is spending their time. The app also offers knowledge about the employees including their strengths and weakness and will give an insight on strong performers. Furthermore, it helps individuals to have a healthy work-life balance.
Pricing:
- Basic: 1 User 8.5 CAD / month
- Standard: 1 User $12.25 CAD / month
- Premium: 1 User $24.50 CAD / month
Miro is a virtual whiteboard allowing team members to brainstorm, map, strategize and run productive online remote meetings and workshops.
Pricing:
- Team: $9.75 CAD Per member/month billed annually
- Business: $19.50 CAD Per member/month billed annually
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
Xero is an online accounting software that allows users to see their invoices, contacts, and accounts online. By connecting to banks, it can sync information and track finances with accurate accounting reports. This app can also be used to collaborate in real-time with employees and provides the same updated information for everyone, allowing them to submit expenses and discuss business data.
Pricing:
- Starter: $15 CAD per month Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed
- Standard: $40CAD per month Good for growing small businesses.
- Premium: $52 CAD per month Good for established businesses of all sizes.
Hubstaff Desk is a time tracking and work management app built to help teams use their time efficiently and create accountability. This app records the hours users work, where hours are spent for a project, and also provides screenshots to analyze the team’s progress. Hubstaff Desk integrates with many other apps to help users get their job done smoothly.
Prices:
- Starter ($8.55 CAD/user/month)
- Pro ($12.25 CAD/user/month)
- Enterprise ($24.50 CAD/user/month)
Hubstaff Tasks is a project management tool that includes features such as creating to-do lists and timelines, informing employees of their tasks and Kanban-style boards
Prices:
- Hubstaff Tasks is free for up to five users. The Premium plan supports unlimited users and costs $6.20 /user.
Krisp is an AI-powered app that removes background noise and echoes from meetings leaving only human voice. This app is user-friendly and once installed, it can be used with any kind of microphone and can be turned on and off with a simple click.
Prices:
- Personal Pro and Teams: $6.20 CAD dollars per user per month, billed yearly
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
Loom is an app for Record quick videos of the screen, cam, and microphone. These videos can be instantly edited and shared with other users. This app offers custom branding, Engagement Insights, calls-to-action, unlimited storage, recording length up to 6 hours, HD recording, click emphasis, drawing tools, custom recording size, and many more.
Prices:
- Business(Advanced recording & analytics): $9.75 USD/Creator/mo (annually)
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
