
Oh no. A company just introduced a new rule about the way their staff communicate and thinking about it honestly gives me goosebumps.
Photoroom has implemented a 'no DMs' rule in a bid to boost culture.
Yep, no private messaging between employees.
The company uses Slack — an instant messaging tool similar to Microsoft Teams which is meant to quicken direct communication that's faster than email. But now all staff are being encouraged to communicate in public channels rather than DMs.
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Co-founder and CEO Matthieu Rouif told Fast Company the reasoning behind the policy.
"Ever joined a meeting only to discover the project scope had completely changed, and no one bothered to Slack you? Moments like these are frustratingly common, and they’re usually a result of one simple, but critical issue: poor communication," he wrote for the publication.
"We’ve been so intentional about creating a company culture that fosters transparency and inclusion. It’s how we’ve been able to build trust with an international team and empower them to make informed decisions, together."