Introducing Grapevine’s Search Sidebar: The Smarter Way to Find, Save, and Share Company Resources

In today's fast-paced work environment, wasted time searching for important files and updates can slow teams down and impact productivity. Studies show that the average employee spends 20% of their time searching for information, often across multiple platforms. While tools like Slack or email are great for communication, they often fall short when it comes to organizing, saving, and easily retrieving important documents and updates. This is where Grapevine’s Search Sidebar comes in.

Designed to streamline your workflow, the Search Sidebar allows you to Search, Find, Save, and Share all your essential company resources in one unified platform. Whether your team uses Slack, email, or other communication tools, Search Sidebar ensures that critical information isn’t lost in the shuffle.

Why the Search Sidebar Complements Tools Like Slack and Email

Slack and Email Are Great for Conversations—But Not for Search:
Slack is fantastic for real-time communication, and email works well for formal updates-although we think Grapevine is a better choice for those too. However, both of these tools often make it difficult to retrieve important documents and links later on. Files and links get buried under endless threads and message histories, making it hard to find exactly what you need when you need it. In fact, teams can waste as much as 1.8 hours per day just looking for information. With Search Sidebar, you can quickly locate important updates, documents, and links—no matter how much time has passed since they were shared.

Efficiency is Key:
The Search Sidebar brings together all your company’s documents, links, and updates in one system, eliminating the need to switch between platforms or repeatedly request files. Whether it’s a report, a new policy, an important link, or a key update, you can quickly find and share it with your team—and just as easily save it for later. With the average employee receiving around 121 emails per day, having an easy-to-use search tool is crucial to avoid losing key information.

No More Lost Files:
Ever shared an important update in Slack or email only to be asked for it again later? The Search Sidebar makes this a thing of the past. Unlike Slack, where files are lost in endless message chains, or email, where attachments can get buried, Grapevine’s Search Sidebar ensures that all important materials are not only shared seamlessly but also saved in one place for easy access whenever your team needs them.

The Power of Search Sidebar for Organized Teams

In today's distributed work environments, it’s more important than ever to keep everyone on the same page. While popular communication tools like Slack and email are decent for sharing information, they lack the robust search and organization functions that teams need to thrive. Search Sidebar bridges this gap by making sure all of your critical resources are easily accessible and never lost in a sea of messages.

Seamless Sharing and Saving:
With the Search Sidebar, your team can not only receive important updates but also save them for future reference—ensuring everything is readily available when needed most.

Integrated and Intuitive:
Unlike other tools that require you to manage your files across different systems, Grapevine’s Search Sidebar centralizes everything. Whether you’re working with documents, links, or app resources, the sidebar simplifies the process, giving you a streamlined way to access everything in seconds because you’ve started communicating where your information lives. The integrated search function means no more wasted time tracking down that one elusive document. No more uploading to download to upload to share on another platform outside of your files storage system to share again 10 days later when the team loses it.

Why You Need the Search Sidebar, Even If You Use Slack or Email

While Slack, email, and similar tools are essential for communication, they are not designed to act as searchable databases for company resources. Here’s why Search Sidebar is still a game-changer for your team:

1. Centralized Information:
   In Slack, files and links are shared but quickly become lost in long message threads. With Search Sidebar, everything is saved in one place, making it easy to find and retrieve what you need—without endless scrolling or searching.
2. Unified Search Across Platforms:
   Whether you’re working with links, documents, or app resources, Search Sidebar allows you to search across all of them from a single point. You won’t have to remember where something was shared (Slack, MS Teams, email, or elsewhere)—just use the sidebar to pull it up instantly.
3. Effortless Saving and Sharing:
   While the other systems are great for sharing in the moment, Search Sidebar ensures that what’s shared can be saved and retrieved later. Your team won’t need to keep asking for the same files or updates, and everyone will be able to easily access what’s important—when it matters most.
4. Time-Saving Collaboration:
   Rather than wasting time digging through different communication channels, Search Sidebar brings everything into one searchable hub. With 49% of employees reporting that they struggle to find information in a timely manner, this tool solves a major pain point. This means fewer disruptions and more productive collaboration, as team members can find the materials they need without hassle.

The Power of Company Resources in One Place

Along with the Search Sidebar, we’re thrilled to introduce Company Resources—a centralized hub for everything your team needs. With Company Resources, you can easily access and share the key documents and links your team relies on. Think of it as your go-to library of important company materials that are searchable, savable, and easily shareable through the Search Sidebar.

Whether it’s onboarding materials, policies, or project-related documents, Company Resources ensures that your team can find the latest version without having to dig through email threads, Slack messages, or multiple apps.

How to Get Started with the Search Sidebar and Company Resources

Ready to streamline your workflow? Here’s how you can start using the Search Sidebar and Company Resources today:

1. Log into Grapevine and navigate to the new Search Sidebar feature.
2. Add a link, file, or app resource to the Company Resources section under Human Resources.
3. Search for documents, links, or app resources in seconds using the intuitive search bar.
4. Save important files and updates to ensure they’re always accessible when you need them.
5. Share key updates directly with your team—ensuring everyone stays on the same page.
6. Explore Company Resources to access all of your team’s critical materials in one place.

Ready to Try It?

Start using the Search Sidebar and explore Company Resources today. Streamline your team’s workflow, save time, and make sure your important documents and updates are always easy to find—even if you’re using Slack or email for day-to-day communication. With Grapevine, your team can stay organized, efficient, and connected—no matter where they’re working.

Don’t let disconnected communication hold your team back. Start streamlining your workflows and improving engagement today with Grapevine—schedule a demo.

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