In the new hybrid reality collaboration means working synchronously and asynchronously with people working physically apart and on different work schedules. This often creates challenges, with people navigating an overload of information, feeling left behind in the conversation, and working around the clock. So now, it is more important than ever to ensure our users have best in class tools that help them stay focused and in the flow, wherever and however they work.<\/p>\n\n
We are excited to announce new chat and channels features that will help you and your team prioritize what matters most, express authentically, and collaborate more efficiently to achieve a higher level of productivity.<\/p>\n\n
Channels reimagined: a more engaging, expressive and flexible workspace for teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Channels are dedicated spaces for workgroups to brainstorm ideas, share information, stay in the know and get work done. As distributed teams become more of the norm, they need tools that are more agile, simple to use, expressive, and easily adaptable to fit with each team\u2019s unique work environment. The new channel experience will feel more familiar making it easier to focus on key topics, engage with the right stakeholders and create a sense of belonging, so you and your team can accomplish more together.<\/p>\n\n Let\u2019s take a closer look at the new experience:<\/p>\n\n \u00b7The compose box and recent posts will appear at the top of the page. So now, it\u2019s much easier to start a new post, keep up with the latest conversations and participate – giving users the confidence that they\u2019ve not missed anything.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7Every post is now a true conversation users can focus on. Users can navigate to a conversation view that makes the discussion more engaging and synchronous, just like a chat. Users can also pop out the post, keep an eye on the discussion, while continuing to work on other topics.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7Choose from a new range of post types such as announcements to highlight a milestone or a create personal touch with a video clip to recognize a team\u2019s accomplishment. This will give users more efficient ways to engage with other channel members and be more expressive.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7Pin posts to make it easy for everyone to know what\u2019s important in the channel and quickly reference it.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7A streamlined info pane will include all the important contextual information like channel\u2019s members, pinned conversations and shared documents, so new team members can quickly on-board and for all members to find the information they need.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7Hashtags referencing Viva Topics will provide context right in the channel on organizational topics without having to ask anyone else.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7Customizable channel headers. Match the header with the organization\u2019s brand or add a more personable image that reflects the team\u2019s personality and vibe.<\/p>\n\n The new channel experience will be available in all channel types, including shared channels. Shared channels, generally available, enable you to collaborate securely with workgroups that include members inside and outside the organization.<\/p>\n\n