SoWork

What is SoWork?

SoWork is a virtual workplace tool designed to help remote teams work more efficiently and collaborate better. It is a “Smart Virtual Office” where teams interact in real time, boosting engagement and productivity. Features include high-definition video and recording, screen sharing, AI-powered meeting summaries, meeting scheduling, customizable office spaces, and avatar creation. Using SoWork’s MapMaker tool, you can shape the digital office to fit your team’s culture.

Who created SoWork?

SoWork was founded by co-founders Emma Giles and Mark Liu, whose goal was to give remote teams a digital office space for effective collaboration and a strong team culture. Their inspiration came from their own experiences in online gaming communities like World of Warcraft. The platform includes customization options, background noise cancellation, and integrations with Zapier, Google Calendar, Slack, and Outlook. SoWork opened to the public after the founders saw how much it improved their own team’s cohesion and productivity.

What is SoWork used for?

SoWork supports remote teams by:

• Increasing productivity and team engagement
• Enabling real-time collaboration and connection
• Supporting both asynchronous and synchronous work, plus office events
• Providing built-in HD video chat, screen sharing, and meeting recordings
• Generating AI-powered meeting summaries via an AI Meeting Assistant (Sophia Bot)
• Scheduling meetings, including public and private meetings
• Creating custom avatars and personalized workspaces with MapMaker
• Offering team insights, badges, and achievements, including insights into engagement, overlap hours, team relationship strength, and productivity health

Who is SoWork for?

SoWork suits managers, HR professionals, executives, business owners, and remote teams of any size or industry.

How to use SoWork?

1. Sign up and log in: Create an account on SoWork using your email address.
2. Explore the features: Get familiar with the Smart Virtual Office, HD video, screen sharing, AI meeting summaries, meeting scheduling, avatar creation, and workspace customization with MapMaker.
3. Enhance productivity: Use the real-time collaboration tools, AI summaries, and team insights to keep your remote team connected and accountable.