Welcome to the world of working from here, there and pretty much everywhere. There’s no question the pandemic fast-tracked a trend that had been gathering momentum for years. More importantly, it might have signaled a fundamental shift in how work gets done from here on out.
While an exhaustive index of every available tool would be impossible to compile, this list should help familiarize you with some of the more popular options for various work functions. In addition to visiting the individual websites for demos and free trials, you can also find detailed analysis of these and other tools at user review and research sites like Capterra, G2 and Gartner.
Project Management Tools
From setting milestones to tracking budgets, a robust project management tool can help your business run smoothly from just about anywhere. Here are several popular options that streamline workflow and help teams align around the tasks at hand.
Online Collaboration Tools
These online collaboration tools have a clear mission: Make working together remotely as seamless as gathering around the same whiteboard. As you review this list, please note that several project management tools listed above also offer collaboration functionality as part of their project management offering.
Video Conferencing Tools
Even if you’re already using a video conferencing platform, it might make sense to explore others on this list. Knowing the range of your available options is a great way to settle on the one that best meets the needs of your organization.
Cloud Storage Tools
A place for everything — and everything in its place. That’s the number one objective when looking for the right cloud storage option for your organization. Here are some popular options that can provide some much needed order.
Timekeeping Tools
If you need a time tracking tool to capture, manage, plan and calculate hours for pay, there’s absolutely no replacement for our Time and Labor solution. It works in lockstep with everything you need to manage for employees — from payroll to time clocks, benefits, compliance, employee records and more.
However, if you’re looking for a tool to track how much time you and other collaborators spend on certain projects or tasks, there are helpful tools that many independent contractors and consultants use to manage their productivity.
Choose Your Tools Wisely
The modern-day workplace is no longer what it used to be. Employees are working from just about anywhere, and in many cases, they need to do more with less. The digital tools you and your team adopt can make a world of difference. But whatever you choose, remember that 24/7/365 access, data security and support that’s fast, friendly and reliable are more important than ever.
To learn more about how our human capital management (HCM) solution, UKG Ready, can help you and your team succeed in today's work environments, request a demo today.
Editor's note: This blog was originally published April 15, 2020 and was updated Jan. 4, 2024 with information that applies to a post-pandemic world.
