Working remotely during the pandemic opened up a whole new world of communication channels — for better or worse. For some, the number of meetings that "could have been emails" shot up, while others embraced the freedom to simply decline a calendar invite.

Not only did employers embrace the virtual meeting, but virtual messaging and message boards, too. And Slack, one of the leading business communication platforms, has been keeping a close eye on how our communication styles have changed.

"Formality can greatly impact how workplace comms are received," the company noted in a recent press release. "This is important to consider in a hybrid work environment when leaders have had to rethink the way that employees communicate to be effective, productive and inclusive."

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.
NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.