Slack Meeting Etiquette
- Be on time: log in a few minutes early, plan around time zone differences, and give attendees buffer time in a waiting room.
- If you will not be on camera, notify the host and explain why so they can adjust activities.
- Introduce everyone and include all participants; consider icebreakers and invite low‑pressure participation using hand‑raising or emoji reactions.
- Avoid multitasking and practice active listening: look for non‑verbal cues, engage through chat or reactions, and eliminate distractions such as phone notifications or unrelated tabs.
- Use mute strategically: mute by default, unmute to speak, then return to mute after you finish speaking.
- Respect remote attendees in hybrid meetings by sticking to the agenda, taking turns to speak, and not sidelining participants.
- Wrap up the meeting by summarizing key decisions, action items, and due dates, then share follow‑up notes or recordings.
- Create clear meeting agendas and share them at least 24 hours before the meeting; seek feedback from attendees before the meeting starts.
- Check your internet connection, hardware, and software ahead of time to avoid technical delays.
- Ensure remote participants can hear clearly; adjust audio settings and provide real‑time transcriptions to improve accessibility.
- Test the readability of presentations: view slides on different devices, check font size and color contrast, and add captions or alt text to graphics.
- Follow the company dress code and ensure your background is clean and uncluttered; position the camera at eye level with good lighting.