WhatsApp can be a convenient platform to communicate at work, especially for team members who are working remotely or who are frequently on-the-go. However, whether WhatsApp is the right platform for work communication depends on a number of factors, such as the nature of the work being done and the company’s policies on communication platforms. Huge risk factors are also there when we keep Whatsapp communication as our prime way to communicate at the workplace.

Security and Privacy is in WhatsApp but Facebook controls it. So there is no way to give assurance that your data is safe and secure.

One of the advantages of WhatsApp is that it’s easily accessible via mobile devices, making it a convenient way for team members to communicate even when they’re not at their desk. There lies a risk factor. When the company cannot record the private one to one chats between two employees. It is impossible to know what is happening behind their eyes. No kind of emotional bullying or controlling can be monitored there. Also, some team members may prefer to communicate via email or another platform, depending on their work preferences and habits.It is important to respect that.

It’s important to consider these factors carefully before adopting WhatsApp as a communication tool at work.