Salesforce is buying the workplace messaging app Slack for $US27.7 billion, it announced on Tuesday. The deal is Salesforce’s largest acquisition ever and represents a more aggressive foray into office communication technology at a time when remote work has made chat and collaboration tools more essential than ever. The acquisition […]

Slack rocketed as much as 32% higher on Wednesday after Dow Jones reported Salesforce.com is in talks to acquire the workspace-communications company. Such a deal would likely value Slack at more than the $US17 billion market cap it held before shares jumped. There’s no guarantee the talks will lead to […]

Salesforce has held talks to acquire the workplace messaging firm Slack, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The move would signal a more aggressive foray into office-communication software for Salesforce. There is no guarantee that the preliminary talks will lead to an acquisition, the report said. Visit Business Insider’s […]

Some Slack users said they experienced issues Friday morning, including trouble sending messages or just generally slow service with the software. The company told Business Insider that Slack is now back up and running. This is one of several partial or total outages that the company has experienced during the […]

The world’s biggest tech companies have varying plans for the future of work. Some companies, like Twitter and Slack, have said employees never need to return to the office. Others, like Microsoft, are reportedly adopting a hybrid model where employees report to the office only a few days per week. […]

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Cole Haan partnered with Slack to create a limited-edition sneaker collection inspired by the popular business communication platform. The shoes – which retail for $US120 and will officially be available on October 7 – come in Slack’s four signature colours and prominently display the tech company’s logo. According to Cole […]

Silicon Valley tech workers said Google is the most desirable company to work for in 2020. That’s according to a new survey from job search marketplace Hired, which polled 4,100 tech workers in cities around the world. Workers based in the San Francisco Bay Area voted Google as the company […]

Slack has a keyboard shortcut for virtually every command or task you can perform on the messaging platform. Slack’s keyboard shortcuts allow you to use the mouse less often while navigating multiple workplaces and channels or managing messages and files. Here are the 48 most useful and productive keyboard shortcuts […]

On Tuesday afternoon, Salesforce announced plans to purchase Slack for $US27.7 billion – one of the largest ever tech acquisitions. The purchase tops Microsoft’s 2016 acquisition of LinkedIn by a bit more than $US1 billion, putting it among the top five largest tech acquisitions of all time. Salesforce CEO Marc […]

Slack said on Wednesday that it had filed a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission over its Teams chat software. The complaint accused Microsoft of engaging in anticompetitive practices by tying its Teams office-chat app to its popular Office 356 productivity suite. Major tech firms like Apple, Amazon, Google, […]

Slack acquired business directory company Rimeto for an undisclosed amount, it announced Wednesday. The move comes as employees that are working from home are “struggling to stay connected,” Slack said in a blog post. Rimeto, founded by three former Facebook employees, previously raised over $US10 million in venture funding at […]

2020’s top stock picker as measured by performance has leaned on work-from-home stocks to drive the bulk of gains year-to-date. Morgan Stanley’s Dennis Lynch is the portfolio manager of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Discovery Portfolio, which has posted a 12-month total return of 56.2%, ranking No. 1 among active funds […]

Slack shares plunged up to over 17% after the company reported earnings showed that it may not have benefited as much from the remote work boom as Wall Street expected. Slack’s revenue in the quarter showed 50 per cent growth from a from a year prior, barely above the 49 […]

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield told The Verge that Microsoft is “unhealthily preoccupied” with “killing” Slack via its Microsoft Teams tool. He says that while Microsoft itself often compares itself to Slack, Teams is more of a direct competitor to the likes of Zoom, thanks to its focus on voice and […]

Slack is back online after experiencing an outage Tuesday evening, according to the company’s status page. Slack didn’t say what had caused the outage, but confirmed it had restored the service and that “everyone should be able to connect to Slack now.” The workplace messaging service is used by thousands […]

Since the coronavirus pandemic caused a 35% decline in the S&P 500, some stocks have staged eye-popping recoveries. Mainstream companies like Tesla, Uber, and Snapchat have staged rallies in excess of 100% from their mid-March lows. Here are seven more mainstream stocks that have staged massive rallies in excess of […]

Slack is a messaging program designed for use in the workplace. It’s available for desktop and mobile and can be used through the Slack website on a web browser. There’s a free version, but if you want the full version, it’s at least $US6.67 a month per person. Visit Insider’s […]

Slack will not reopen its offices until at least September 1 of this year, and is committed to continue paying its employees who can’t do their work from home, including contractors and hourly workers. While other tech companies have also committed to paying their hourly and contract workers during this […]

You can automatically get Asana notifications in Slack for changes to your projects and tasks. Your Asana notification settings will only affect your Slack profile and will not be visible to your teammates. You can turn on Asana task notifications in Slack with a few clicks. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

Hello fellow work-from-homies and welcome back to Trending, Business Insider Prime’s weekly newsletter of the latest tech industry developments. I’m your host, Alexei Oreskovic, Business Insider’s West Coast bureau chief and global tech editor. This week: A risky April calendar and Amazon’s biggest day of the year Whether you live […]

You can export a Slack conversation from your workspace’s channels and retain them for later review if you’re an admin of a Slack workspace. Administrators of Plus Plan Slack workspaces can use a Corporate Export function that also lifts exchanges from private channels and direct messages. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

To use Google Drive with Slack, you first need to connect the app to Slack or access your Google Drive account in your browser. With Slack’s growing reputation as an online work-sharing tool, it makes sense to connect it with Google Drive, a file-sharing tool. The easiest way to connect […]

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield posted a detailed account on Twitter of what the last two weeks have been like for the company as the coronavirus pandemic has upended business. Butterfield discussed the challenges of predicting how his company will perform in the future as the coronavirus has made operations unpredictable. […]

Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter, among others, are contributing resources toward a hackathon for building tech products that address coronavirus-related issues. Developers can build any technology of their choosing, but the World Health Organisation provided some examples of areas where help is needed the most. Those examples include technologies that can […]

You can snooze and unsnooze notifications on Slack through the “Do Not Disturb” menu. Both the desktop and mobile versions of Slack have a bell icon that can be used to snooze and unsnooze notifications. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Slack is a chat program that can be […]

Approved users can create a Slack channel with just a few clicks or taps on a computer or mobile device. You will not have the option to create a Slack channel, however, if your administrator has not given you the proper permissions. Here’s what you’d need to do to create […]

You can assign tasks in Slack by installing third-party assignment apps such as Asana to the platform. Note that you may not have the permissions to assign tasks in Slack if you aren’t the workspace owner or an administrator. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. While you don’t have […]

You can easily search Slack messages and files using platform’s search bar. On the desktop version of Slack, you also have the option to refine your search with advanced search filters, in addition to including keyboard commands in your query. Here’s how to use the powerful search feature in Slack, […]

You can easily find someone Slack to direct message them if you know the contact’s name. If you don’t know your potential contacts’ names, you’ll need to use the regular search bar to type in phrases they have said or work titles that are associated with them. Visit Business Insider’s […]

Communication tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have seen downloads spike as people are encouraged to stay in their homes due to the coronavirus. Houseparty, a video-chatting app especially popular with Gen Z, is also gaining some popularity, and it’s now the 14th most popular free app in the App […]

You can reset your Slack password whether you’re signed or have forgotten your password. A Slack password needs to be at least six characters long, and previous passwords can’t be reused. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. As working remotely has become more common in recent years, a lot […]

Slack added 7,000 new paid customers between February 1 and March 18, the company said in a new filing on Thursday. The workplace chat app has seen increased usage due to the coronavirus, which has caused more people to work from home. Slack’s recent surge in paid customers is a […]

Over the past week I’ve been using my Apple Watch to manage my time more efficiently while working from home. Getting Slack notifications on my watch and using Siri to quickly set reminders, timers, and alarms without reaching for my phone have been particularly helpful. The Apple Watch can also […]

Microsoft said its Teams workplace chat and collaboration tool now has 44 million daily active users as of March 18th. Notably, Microsoft said that number was at 32 million as of March 11th – indicating a huge boom, as companies try and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus by asking […]

Workplace chat app Slack has given its product a big redesign, adding some new features that are supposed to make the app easier to use. The company is speeding the rollout of this new design, even as it sees a surge in usage for its free product amid the coronavirus […]

The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China has killed 7,800 people worldwide and infected more than 196,000, according to recent totals. On March 16, the San Francisco Bay Area was ordered to shelter in place, and today New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he may soon issue a […]

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield said the company is now offering “free upgrades to paid plans” for teams working on coronavirus research, response, or mitigation. “We’ve done hundreds of upgrades and consultations already and have an incredibly helpful, speedy and energised team standing by. We’re grateful to be able to help […]

Facebook went public with an all-male board, but nearly achieved gender parity last week when it added two women directors. The announcement came as companies face growing pressure from employees, customers, investors, and lawmakers to increase diversity within their ranks, especially among upper leadership. While the tech industry has moved […]

There’s no way to block someone on Slack, no matter which version of the app you’re using. Certain extensions exist for Google Chrome that claim they can block people on Slack, but they don’t work. If you really don’t want to see someone’s messages, you can instead try using a […]

You may be able to quickly remove someone from a Slack channel if you are the workspace owner or administrator. You can remove someone from a Slack channel on either a computer or mobile device, and both processes are relatively simple. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Having an […]

Slack’s stock fell as much 20 per cent in after-hours trading, after it reported fourth quarter results. Slack earnings beat Wall Street estimates, but it’s giving lower guidance than expected for the next quarter. It reported quarterly revenue of $US181.9 million – an increase of 49 per cent from a […]

You can easily create a poll in Slack using the emojis response feature. You can also install polling apps to your workspace to create a poll in Slack if you have the permission to add it to your workspace. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Polls can help you […]

Any channel member can easily archive a Slack channel, even if you use the free version of Slack. However, if the owner restricted this ability, you won’t have the option to archive. The main channel, however, generally labelled #general, can never be archived. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

You can easily delete a Slack channel if you are the workspace owner or admin. Slack workspaces can quickly become cluttered, so it’s a good practice to delete any channel that is redundant, under used, or otherwise inessential. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. In case you’re not familiar […]

You may be able to leave a Slack workspace if you’re no longer actively involved in it. However, depending on the version and the management for the particular workspace, you might have to contact an administrator for assistance to leave the workspace. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Sometimes, […]

Tech giants including Facebook, Amazon, and Google have asked employees to work from home amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Facebook and Amazon have confirmed that they have had workers in their Seattle offices test positive for the virus. Other companies including Twitter, Slack, and Microsoft have introduced similar precautions. Visit […]

It’s easy to make a Slack channel private for those who have permission to do so. You have to be a workspace owner or administrator and you have to be a channel member in order to make a Slack channel private. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Making a […]

You can easily set a reminder in Slack to remind yourself of all of your tasks or meetings. There are many types of reminders you can set in Slack, including message or file reminders, list reminders, and recurring reminders. For the most part, you can use the simple command “/remind” […]

The way to update Slack will depend on what system you’re using the app on. To update Slack on a Windows system, you’ll just need to click the “Check for updates” option. To update Slack on a Mac, iPhone, or Android device, you’ll need to go through your system’s App […]

You can add someone to a Slack channel with just a few clicks, but adding someone to a Slack workspace may be more difficult. Most Slack workspaces only allow administrators to add members, which means you should check with your administrator before adding someone to a Slack workspace. You can […]

You can add emojis to Slack messages by using the emoji menu, or by manually typing in the name of the emoji you want to use. If you have permission, you can also add custom emojis for anyone in your organisation to use. The method for adding emojis to your […]

You can delete Slack messages on both desktop and mobile – unless your administrator has disabled message deleting. When you delete Slack messages, you’ll need to delete them one at a time, as you can’t bulk-delete. Unless you’re an administrator, you can only delete your own Slack messages. Visit Business […]

You can leave a Slack channel, whether it’s public, private, or self-created, with a simple click or tap. Every workspace has one channel that contains every member of the workspace – this is the only Slack channel that you can’t leave. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Slack can […]

You can use GIPHY in Slack to send GIFs to your coworkers, though it will need to be enabled by your workspace administrators. When you use GIPHY in Slack, you’ll type in a command and a phrase, and be given a random GIF that matches that phrase. You can shuffle […]

There are several ways to join a Slack channel, but the easiest way to do so is to go through the “Browse Channels” menu. Every Slack workspace is divided into channels, which is where the majority of chatting and file sharing takes place. If you’re trying to join a private […]

It’s easy to sign out of Slack either from specific workspace or from all sessions. Admins can set Slack user duration limits, but if these are not in place, a person will stay signed into Slack until he or she proactively signs out. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

On Monday, Business Insider’s Paayal Zaveri exclusively reported that IBM would roll out Slack to all 350,000 of its employees around the world. Slack surged as much as 21% Monday. IBM is now Slack’s largest customer ever. Watch Slack trade live on Markets Insider. Slack just landed a huge account, […]

Slack’s San Francisco headquarters has a unique, nature-themed office. Each floor is inspired by a different natural landscape of the Pacific Crest Trail, along the west coast. Design firm Studio O+A embraced the theme, while also making the office functional. Slack employees in San Francisco can go from the desert, […]

Steph Korey, the former CEO of luggage startup Away, informed employees via a Slack message on Monday morning that she is resuming her role as chief executive. She will share the duties with recently hired Lululemon alum Stuart Haselden, and the pair will act as co-CEOs. Korey also called out […]

The tech world has changed significantly in the last decade. Back in 2009, the iPad hadn’t come out yet, Lyft didn’t exist, and the Amazon Echo hadn’t been unveiled. Here are 14 major innovations that didn’t exist 10 years ago. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The world was […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the listings of a number of tech unicorns that went public on the New York Stock Exchange in the last few years, including Slack, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The probe is focusing in particular on how trading was […]

You can rename a Slack channel using both the desktop and mobile versions of the app. Slack channels are essential to how the app functions – they’re where the majority of conversations happen, and are great for grouping together people on the same team or in the same often. Only […]

Microsoft is making its workplace collaboration tool, Teams, available on Linux operating systems. Team is the first Microsoft Office app available on Linux and the move is indicative of Microsoft’s willingness to collaborate with competitors and become a more open platform. Under CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has made a number […]

Steph Korey, the CEO of luggage startup Away, has issued an apology after The Verge’s Zoe Schiffer reported on a toxic work culture at the company. According to The Verge, bosses reportedly berated employees publicly over Slack, and demanded long hours with little paid time off or overtime pay. Korey […]

Employees of luggage startup Away were reportedly fired after complaining about their company in a secret Slack channel, according to a new report from The Verge. The Verge investigation describes a “cutthroat culture” at Away, where employees’ activity in workplace messaging threads was closely monitored. Bosses also reportedly used Slack […]

Slack’s reported Q3 revenue of $US168.7 million, an increase of 66 per cent from a year prior on Wednesday. But Slack did not provide an update on its active users, a closely watched metric. The company also announced that Chamath Palihapitiya will be stepping down from its board of directors […]

Slack tweeted a video on Thursday with the caption “OK boomer,” appearing to call out Microsoft for a suspiciously similar ad campaign to Slack’s. Slack and MicrosoftTeams are two competing workplace chat services. Microsoft just revealed it has more users than Slack, but Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield said that Microsoft […]

Microsoft reported Tuesday that Teams, a messaging competitor to Slack, has 20 million daily active users. Slack plunged as much as 11% on the news. In October, Slack reported 12 million daily active users. In addition to having more daily active users than Slack, Microsoft also said that Teams users […]

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced its workplace messaging and collaboration app Teams has hit 20 million daily active users. Its rival Slack announced in October that it has 12 million daily active users – but emphasised how much time users spend on its app, indicating how much people actually like using […]

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield addressed the competition from Microsoft Teams, saying the numbers Microsoft released claiming to have more users than Slack are slightly misleading. In July, Microsoft said it had 13 million daily active users, claiming it was ahead of Slack. In early October, Slack responded and said it […]

Slack, the popular work chat app valued at $US12 billion, announced new features to help users take advantage of outside apps without having to leave the interface. This is Slack’s latest response to the threat posed by chief rival Microsoft Teams, which claimed in July that it had more daily […]

Tech companies are increasingly installing greenery, particularly living walls, in offices and retail spaces. Apple became one of the latest adopters of this trend with two living walls in its redesigned Fifth Avenue store. These installations are primarily driven by millennials’ propensity for plants and wellness. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

Slack and Salesforce are expanding their partnership, so their joint customers can collaborate more easily using both tools. Brad Armstrong, Slack VP of business and corporate development told Business Insider that these new integrations came about after hearing what customers wanted. “We’re working a lot more closely now to present […]

WeWork is set to cut at least 13% of its workforce, or roughly 2,000 jobs, according to British newspaper the Guardian. The paper reported that staff within the company started to turn on founder and former CEO Adam Neumann, and that little or no work is getting done due to […]

On Thursday, Slack announced that it now has over 12 million daily active users. In comparison, its rival Microsoft Teams most recently reported over 13 million daily active users. Slack says users spend over nine hours a day connected to Slack and 90 minutes a day using the app. Slack […]

Career marketplace Hired asked 3,600 tech workers to share which tech companies they want to work at most for Hired’s 2019 Brand Health report. The final list is 30 private and public tech companies across the US, many of which are located in Silicon Valley. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]

On Monday, Slack launched “Slack 101,” an online resource for new users to teach them how to use Slack. Slack currently has support resources and a tutorial built into its app, but Slack 101 is designed as a free online course to walk users through the basics. Before launching Slack […]

Slack reported its first quarterly earnings as a public company Wednesday. The report showed a large net loss and a trimmed full-year outlook. Shares fell as much as 15% in early trading, putting the stock on pace to open just above its indicated direct-listing price of $US26. Wall Street analysts […]

Slack missed out on $US8 million in revenue last quarter after its work communications platform went down for about two hours over the course of 92 days. The collaboration software group awarded $US8.2 million worth of credits to users after it only managed 99.9% service uptime – short of its […]

Slack announced its first quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, and its stock slid 12% in after-hours trading. The good news for investors: Slack’s revenue grew 58% from the same time last year, up to $US145 million. The less-good news: It posted a net loss of $US359.6 million, and it projects […]

As Slack becomes more integrated in modern offices, employees (like myself) sometimes slip up and use iMessage lingo in company chat rooms. While you should avoid acronyms with swear words like “WTF,” communicating casually with your coworkers can help foster friendships. Just remember your boss and company management can read […]

WeWork on Wednesday publicly released its paperwork for its initial public offering. The filing provides the first in-depth look at WeWork’s financial results. It shows spiraling losses over the past three years, with the firm posting a net loss of $US1.6 billion in 2018 on revenue of $US1.8 billion. Read […]

Slack suffered from a partial outage for about an hour on Monday morning. Slack initially reported issues at 10:54 a.m. ET and functionality was restored by 11:54 a.m. The popular software is used to manage thousands of workplaces around the world. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Monday was […]

The iPhone is an incredible piece of hardware, but apps unlock its true potential. I own over 200 apps on my iPhone X, but there are only 11 I couldn’t really live without. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. My iPhone X is my most used gadget. It’s my […]

iOS 13, coming later this year, is packed with useful new features for your iPhone. But there’s still no way to search through the hundreds of emojis that are available through your phone’s keyboard – even though other services like Slack have solutions to this. Hopefully, we get emoji search […]

Deutsche Bank has a week from hell. After share declines, it’s market cap is now just over $US15.7 billion Here are some companies that have eclipsed the once giant lender. View Markets Insider for more stories. Deutsche Bank is Germany biggest bank but after a brutal last year of scandals […]

The Electronic Frontier Foundation, one of the most powerful internet privacy watchdog groups, has written an op-ed in the New York Times to warn people about using chat app Slack. Specifically, the EFF takes issue with the fact that Slack is set to retain all messages forever by default. The […]

As of Friday morning, the popular messaging service Slack is experiencing major disruptions. Though users are able to login, there are major functionality issues – some messages aren’t going through, some can’t be edited, others being duplicated, and normal operations like link previews aren’t always working. The company, which recently […]

Microsoft does not allow its employees to use Slack,GeekWire‘s Nat Levy and Todd Bishop reported, citing an internal document. While Microsoft has a rival workplace chat app, Microsoft Teams, the tech company reportedly cites security risks as the reason for its internal Slack ban. Slack named Microsoft as its primary […]

Hello! I’ve sent 6,812 Slack messages in the past 30 days, equivalent to almost 230 a day, making me the 10th most active Slack user at Business Insider. I had a special interest in the messaging company’s direct listing, therefore, and BI Prime covered every angle. Some venture capitalists, like […]

After Slack launched on the public market Thursday in a nontraditional direct listing, a prominent venture capitalist is recommending the approach – and a particular bank to execute the deals. “If your company is interested in a direct-listing, recommend you call Morgan Stanley,” Benchmark’s Bill Gurley said Thursday in an […]

Shares of Slack shot up more than 50% within moments of beginning trading on the public markets Thursday. The workplace chap app listed shares via an unusual direct listing on Thursday, with existing shareholders bypassing the traditional IPO process and underwriters, to sell shares directly to the public. Slack’s stock […]

Slack is expected to debut Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “WORK” after the exchange set a reference point of $US26 per share. The company is expected to debut through an unusual “direct listing” process at an approximate $US16 billion valuation, according to a Reuters estimate. […]

The New York Stock Exchange has set a reference price of $US26 for Slack in its direct listing Thursday. Slack is expected to start trading on the NYSE today, using the ticker “WORK.” Slack has relied on internal data based on secondary markets to gauge its valuation, a person familiar […]

Slack’s direct listing on Thursday will be the second one conducted at the New York Stock Exchange where human traders on the floor, known as designated market makers, play an important role in the process. Citadel Securities, which served as Spotify’s DMM for its direct listing in 2018, will use […]

On Wednesday, the messaging app Mattermost announced it closed $US50 million in series B funding. Mattermost is an alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams, and what makes it different is that it’s available as open source and allows customers to control where and how their data is stored. Mattermost CEO […]

On Tuesday, Dropbox announced that it has made its biggest redesign in its history. Dropbox partnered with Zoom,Slack, and Atlassian for new integrations. On the new Dropbox, users will not only be able to store and share files, but also send Slack messages and set up Zoom meetings directly from […]

For these 11 famous entrepreneurs and celebrities, their side hustles became more than just a way to supplement their income. Some of these successful entrepreneurs, like Marc Benioff, stayed at their full-time jobs even after their companies took off. Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield never intended for the messaging platform he […]

The top executives of 187 companies signed a full-page ad in The New York Times, published Monday, criticising new abortion restrictions passed by multiple US state legislatures. Banks, tech companies, fashion brands, and entertainment companies signed an open letter framing the issue as one of workplace equality, calling it “one […]