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User Features


Create/Update Profile

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • Click on Create Profile to set up your profile.
  • Once created, you can update your profile anytime.
  • Share your profile in a group, channel, or direct message by typing /whois @username. You will get two options:
    • View the profile for yourself in that group, DM, or channel.
    • Share the profile with everyone in that space.

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Give Praise

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • Select one or multiple colleagues to send praise.
  • Share the praise in a channel or direct message.
  • Ensure that @ProfileForSlack is part of the channel. If not, invite it using /invite @ProfileForSlack.

Praise Leaderboard

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • View top individuals who have received or given praise over time.

Coffee Chat

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • You are automatically enrolled in coffee chat pairing once you create your profile and pairing is enabled by your admin.
  • If you do not want to participate, go to the app, click on Coffee Chat, and disable coffee chat pairing.

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Watercooler Chat

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • Select topics, time, and the channel for engagement.
  • The bot will send a conversation starter in the selected channel to encourage team discussions and fun moments.

Add Celebrations

  • Navigate to Apps in the Slack menu and select Profile For Slack.
  • Add your birthday and work anniversary in the settings.
  • Enable the option Receive Birthday and Work Anniversary Wishes in the Channel if you want notifications in the channel selected by your admin.

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