What is Slack and how does it work?

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Slack is quickly becoming one of the most popular workplace tools in the world. Not only is Slack popular among Fortune 500 companies and big businesses, but many smaller teams also use the service. But what is Slack exactly, how does Slack work, and why should you or your workplace consider adopting it? Let’s take a closer look.

What is Slack?

Did you know Slack actually is actually an acronym? It stands for Searchable Log of All Communications and Knowledge. In other words, Slack is an easily searchable messaging platform designed with workplaces in mind.

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