From organising an event to manage a team, these are the productivity apps that will help you work smarter.
Productivity has become a big topic since the pandemic forced most of us to work from home. Some people found the new working set up a god-given gift to their concentration and productivity while others longed for the old office days, filled with banter and coffee runs.
Without our colleagues around and no in-person communication possible, we all had to rely on productivity apps to make things work.
No matter what your job is, if your role involves talking to other people, organising events or managing a calendar, you will have to use a few apps and tools.
Whether you are a teacher, a writer or an IT manager, we tried and tested the best and most helpful productivity apps to boost your performance and be the most organised version of yourself.
Trello
Who hasn’t used Trello at least once? The easiest to use project management tool on the market, Trello is the most widely used today. From to-do lists to project management and event planning, everything is made simple. Even if you have to deal with people that are not open to learning new ways of working, Trello is so simple that anyone can get on board.
Notion
Notion is like a mix of a perfectly organised work tool and a personal diary. You can manage an important and complex project with your team while listing your travel plans, favourite recipes and even write down your daily reflections. A Moleskin, but digital.
Airtable
Are you writing a novel and you need structure? Do you need a social media calendar? You can do it all on Airtable. If you love to create an Excel spreadsheet for every aspect of your life, this tool was made for you.
Superhuman
Are you one of those people that get anxious when they see more than ten unread emails? Then look no further than Superhuman. This tool was created to make your email life easy and allow you to gain time and peace of mind.
Linear
If you are a project manager struggling to find a way to keep on top of the different projects and teams you have to manage, Linear is the tool for you. This is one of those tools that make things a lot easier – you’ll get so used to it that you will start using it in your personal life as well.
Figma
Are you missing the fun brainstorm sessions with your team? If you still can’t see your colleagues face to face, Figma is the next best thing. Imagine a collaborative whiteboard where you can write, stick post-its and comment with emojis – and that’s just a taste of what you can do with the app. The official launch is expected for 2022 but you can already enjoy the tool in its beta version.
Buffer
The necessary tool for any social media manager, Buffer is your one-stop-shop for everything social media. The app now allows you to connect all your social media channels, including Pinterest, LinkedIn and Instagram, and offers an overview of your engagement, all in one place.
Planoly
If you only care about Instagram, then Planoly is a good, easy to use option. You can schedule your Instagram content, save a list of preferred # to use depending on what you are posting, and you can have a look at how your feed will look like before publishing. Everything you need to step up your Instagram game.
Slack
Slack doesn’t need an introduction anymore. This easy to use, user-friendly message app is used in most offices around the globe. Nothing incredible compared to other more complete and complex apps but an excellent addition to your work tools, especially if you have to communicate with many different groups of people.
Folk
In almost any job, your network is your best asset, and how you communicate can impact the outcome of your work. Folk is a new app – not yet available on the market but launching soon – that helps you organise, manage and use your contacts in the most efficient way.
