Tag: Communication

Want to know how to improve workplace productivity? Read our top tips and take your business to the next level with Spike.

Let’s look at the best Google Hangouts alternatives for team communication since Google tends to change its chat and video conferencing apps quarterly.

Small businesses need robust collaboration to compete against larger organizations, so they need the best toolset to ensure success.

Check out our comprehensive guide to effective creative collaboration and push your business to the next level with Spike.

Work communication is a critical part of any company strategy. Finding the best communication channel at work is going to be a crucial part of productivity.

Video conferencing has become part of our day-to-day lives, but choosing the right platform can be a nightmare! We’ve selected the best video conferencing tools for small businesses.

An outdated toolset doesn’t just slow a company down, but it can actually reduce moral and stifle innovation. A forward-thinking company needs a workspace built for modern teams that creates a distraction free environment

Need help finding an email provider that fits all the needs of your workflow from your mobile device? Check out our comparison table for the 7 best email apps for iPhone.

If you’re wanting to learn the secrets of managing email overload, check out Spike and its Priority Inbox.

Goals vs. objectives are on the same path, but the difference in how you approach each can be a significant factor in determining your success.

You might wonder if there are still struggles for teams with cross-functional collaboration challenges. There are, but it has a lot less to do with technology and more with understanding personal relationships.

When done right, brainstorming is an excellent tool for overcoming organizational challenges and strengthening working relationships. Learn how to brainstorm in a practical way with Spike.

Looking for an Apple Notes alternative? Then look no further! We’ve got all the information you need right here. Check it all out here.

College life is overwhelming - between studies, work, and more. Here’s a list of productivity apps to help you stay organized in all aspects of your life.

Wish that the ease of iMessage was available on a PC and Android? Well, what if we told you there's a system that works across all devices, is faster than traditional email, supports group chat, AND works on Android and PC? Look no further.

The world of freelancing can be daunting, but it offers a lot of freedoms and flexibility. If you want to ditch the 9 to 5 and step out on your own, check out advice and guidance from real freelancers right here!

iMessage for Android is why many iPhone users refuse to consider switching to Android. What if there was a service that gave you the best of iMessage with all your devices?

The Microsoft mail app offers a number of useful features, but it’s not geared towards productivity. Is there a better alternative email client for Windows 10? We've compiled a roundup of the top Windows 10 email clients.

Has the recent news around WhatsApp sharing data with Facebook caused you to seek greener pastures? If you’re looking for WhatsApp alternatives, consider the features you need and the available options.

2020 has been quite the year for many reasons. Here at Spike we had a lot of exciting changes and announcements. Check out our year end wrap up and see what we have in store for 2021.

Spike's Scheduled Send for email is a beneficial tool for being respectful of people's working hours by letting you work when you want to work, but not clog up someone else's inbox

Snoozing Email, Tasks, and Notes isn’t procrastination, so don’t feel guilty about using it.

Can you really get by with working four hours a week like Timothy Ferris said in 2007? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean you can’t streamline your life.

Discover the best email apps of 2021 and learn the must-haves for any email app.

Google Workspace is the 2021 version of Google’s cloud-based collaboration system that supports calendar, email, documents, and more. Check out our in-depth review and find out everything you need to know about it going into the new year.

Ever wondered what’s the real difference between CC and BCC in email? We take a look at what they do and how they’re being replaced with something better.

Sometimes, the latest productivity apps can work against you. Spike has an alternative that’s made for collaboration!

How to share files with Spike's productivity tools. The power of email with the simplicity of chat makes sharing files easier, safer, and faster.

Looking for an alternative to Hey's Imbox that lets you keep your email address? Look no further than Spike.

How to use online Notes to reduce, record and distribute information as well as to explore ideas and build concepts.

Check out how Spike helps you kick those worries of an overflowing Inbox without breaking a (nervous) sweat.

Spike Groups allow you to create group chats with non-Spike-users—all you need is email!

Struggle to organize your email? Spike's powerful Conversational Modes sort your messages and threads by Subject, Person, or a traditional Inbox.

Unlock the power of your most productive self with Spike. Check it out and download today, now on Mac App and Microsoft Stores.

If you’re looking for the ultimate note taking tool to get your ideas down, then look no further. Check out our list of the best apps around today.

The 7 most effective productivity methods to help you achieve your goals, stay on track, and get things done!

Why you're managing your tasks wrong if you're not doing it in your inbox.

With Notes, To-Do Lists, and Tasks, Spike optimizes your workflow, offering a real alternative to Evernote for Mac and Windows users in 2021.

GTD is a popular personal productivity system designed to free your mind from the shackles of task management—here’s how Spike can help!

For all the Kanban-haters of the world, Spike has got the perfect alternative. Check out Spike Notes today and discover a new way to work.

Keeping remote teams on point while still respecting work/life balances is a balancing act. Spike can help!

The newest version of Spike is live! One App, One Feed for All Your Work. With our latest update, Notes, Tasks, Group Chat, and Real-Time Collaboration all in your Inbox.

With the spread of Coronavirus forcing record numbers of employees to work from home, we separate the myths from the realities on getting distracted, loneliness, work-life balance and more.

Student collaboration doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Discover how Spike can make the whole process more rewarding.

Zoom’s competitors have plenty of alternatives when it comes to video conferencing. Check out the best here with Spike.

The current situation has called for many of us to change our daily routine––and fast. Luckily, we have everything you need perfect that work from home flow––from finding deep focus to warding off loneliness and everything in between.

Just the word "email" can be enough to cause stress. Spike’s 2020 Workplace Communication Report paints a worrying picture of Americans fractured relationship with email–but not all is lost. There is light on the horizon.   

Microsoft Teams just announced that its integrating voice memos into their suite. We think we’ve heard it all before. Check out how Spike does voice memos better!

Easy advice on how to write an email pitch, from the language behind best email pitches to email pitch examples.

A new dawn is here, and it’s powered by digital voice assistants. But can AI really help us be more productive or is it just another distraction?

From pre-work swimming to the art of doing nothing, borrow from these feel-good routines and create more balance in your daily life.

Spam email still poses a threat to internet users all over the world. Here we take a look at the definition of spam and how you can identify it.

Spike Groups has everything you need to collaborate efficiently and effectively with external business partners. All you need is email!

Digital email signatures are a relic from a bygone era. Here’s why you should ditch yours for a cleaner email experience.

As a freelancer, you have the perks of flexibility and can manage your time well. But one thing may be lacking - social interaction. Check out Spike's tips on how to make more friends so being your own boss is less lonely.

Spike’s new communications study raises awareness to the need for an email revolution

The best HR departments put good communication at the top of their list. Discover how Spike has got all the tools you need to streamline human resources communication.

Working with difficult team members can be challenging. Learn how to deal with difficult colleagues and ensure your professionalism never slips at work.

Learn how to improve your presentation skills and lose the public speaking anxiety for good! Spike brings you 5 top tips to rock your next speaking engagement!

Learn how your Engineering Teams will benefit from working with Spike. Download Conversational Email for engineers now!

Good workplace communication plays a crucial part in determining the success of a team. But how can you ensure that your communication effective?

Writing email is something of a forgotten art. However, with these simple email writing tips, you too can perfect the art of communication.

Heard email is on its way out? Quite the opposite! Explore why email communication is alive and kicking, and how teams around the world are using email to stay connected and boost productivity.

Set yourself up for success in the productivity game. We break down habits you can incorporate into your daily life to ramp up productivity—and completely transform your business in the process.