As the fitness industry continues to evolve, leveraging cutting-edge technology is crucial for success. With the rise of hybrid work and remote teams, collaboration has become more essential than ever. In this post, we'll dive into the latest updates from Google Workspace, focusing on the exciting features and tools that can help your organization stay ahead of the curve.
What's New
Google Workspace has been continuously innovating to meet the changing needs of modern businesses. As we bid farewell to Currents, a dedicated platform for internal communication, we're excited to announce new community features in Google Chat. These updates will empower teams to connect and collaborate like never before, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries.
Announcements in Google Chat
To facilitate seamless information sharing across your organization, we're introducing announcements in Google Chat. This feature allows administrators to control posting permissions while enabling all members to read and react, keeping important updates visible and relevant.
Simplifying Membership Management
Later this year, we'll simplify membership management by integrating Google Groups with spaces in Chat. This will enable post-level metrics for announcements and provide tools for Workspace administrators to manage spaces across their domain.
Enhancing Conversations
We've already rolled out features that make conversations more expressive and engaging, such as in-line threading, enabling rich exploration of specific topics without overwhelming the main conversation. Custom emojis also allow for fun, personal expression.
Discover and Join Communities
With our latest updates, it's easier than ever to discover and join communities of shared interest. Search for spaces within Gmail to explore a directory covering various topics, from fitness app development to cultural identity. Invite others to join via link, making it simple to grow your network.
Scaling Community Engagement
To support the growing size of our communities, we're working to scale this feature in a meaningful way later this year. Currently, spaces in Chat can accommodate up to 8,000 members.
Integrating with Third-Party Apps
Our partner community is extending the power of Google Chat through integrations with essential third-party apps like Jira, GitHub, Asana, PagerDuty, Zendesk, and Salesforce. With low-code and no-code tools, many organizations have already built custom workflow apps using Chat API and AppSheet's Chat app building capabilities.
Building a Strong Sense of Belonging
In this era of hybrid work, it's essential to build authentic personal connections and a strong sense of belonging. Google Chat is committed to helping Workspace customers create a community and culture for their teams, with more exciting updates on the horizon.
Who's Impacted
Admins and end users
Why It's Important
The transition from Currents to spaces in Google Chat provides organizations with a modern, enterprise-grade experience that reflects how the world is working today. Google Workspace customers use Google Chat to communicate about projects, share organizational updates, and build community.
Recommended Action
Availability: Spaces in Google Chat are available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.
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