--- title: Crew Blog | Product Update description: Product Update | The Crew Blog covers the latest tips and best practices for building engaged, informed, and productive frontline teams. --- [![Crew Logo](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/logo_crew_red.svg "Crew Logo")](https://www.crewapp.com/) - [Features](https://www.crewapp.com/features) - [Help](https://help.crewapp.com/) - [Signup or Login](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Crew App](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Command Center](https://crewapp.com/enterprise/commandcenter/) [Request Demo](https://squareup.com/us/en/staff/team-communication/contact) ##### [Team Communication](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/team-communication) [Keep employees connected and engaged](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/team-communication) ##### [Labor Optimization](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/labor-optimization) [Give employees instant access to schedules and open shifts](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/labor-optimization) ##### [Culture & Recognition](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/culture-recognition) [Inspire great work by highlighting outstanding performance](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/culture-recognition) ##### [Knowledge Management](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/knowledge-management) [Ensure your team is aligned and informed](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/knowledge-management) ##### [Administration & Analytics](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/command-center) [Manage your workforce and gain immediate insight](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/command-center) ##### [Compliance Suite](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/compliance) [Protect your people and your organization](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/compliance) ##### [Integrations](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/integrations) [Integrate with critical operations and reporting tools](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/integrations) ##### [Employee Management](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/employee-management) [Manage your workforce at scale with an end-to-end employee toolset](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/employee-management) [![logo_crew_red](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/logo_crew_red.svg "logo_crew_red")](https://blog.crewapp.com/) - 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[Features](https://www.crewapp.com/features) - [Help](https://help.crewapp.com/) - [Signup or Login](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Crew App](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Command Center](https://crewapp.com/enterprise/commandcenter/) # [The Crew Blog](https://blog.crewapp.com/) / Product Update ## [New features in Command Center designed to further improve team communication](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-features-improve-communications) by [Evan Purcell](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/evan-purcell), on June 10, 2020 [![New features in Command Center designed to further improve team communication](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593579614803.webp)](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-features-improve-communications) This month brings a number of new updates to Crew, specifically Command Center. These new features and updated functionality are designed to make it even easier for you and your … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-features-improve-communications) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [Crew update brings new features for improved communications and more](https://blog.crewapp.com/april-product-update) by [Evan Purcell](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/evan-purcell), on May 1, 2020 [![Crew update brings new features for improved communications and more](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/April-LandingPage@2x.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/april-product-update) As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we are working hard at Crew to keep improving our products to ensure that you and your teams can stay in real-time and … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/april-product-update) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [Crew update brings Gold Star updates and new Reactions](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-update-brings-gold-star-updates-and-new-reactions) by [Adam Lickel](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/adam-lickel), on March 31, 2020 [![Crew update brings Gold Star updates and new Reactions](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Crew-March2020-Facebook@2x.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-update-brings-gold-star-updates-and-new-reactions) First and foremost, we hope that you, your teams, and families are staying safe and healthy during these incredibly difficult times. To stay up to date on all of Crew’s … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-update-brings-gold-star-updates-and-new-reactions) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [Crew Enterprise just got even better](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-enterprise-even-better) by [Evan Purcell](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/evan-purcell), on February 4, 2020 [![Crew Enterprise just got even better](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593070983868-1.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-enterprise-even-better) 35,000 teams (and counting) use Crew every day to do exceptional work together. Of course, not all organizations have the exact same digital workplace needs. Larger enterprises, specifically, often struggle … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-enterprise-even-better) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update) ## [What’s New with Crew v7.4](https://blog.crewapp.com/whats-new-with-crew-v7.4) by [Nate Hajian](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/nate-hajian), on August 29, 2019 [![What’s New with Crew v7.4](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593226676885.webp)](https://blog.crewapp.com/whats-new-with-crew-v7.4) We’ve been busy this summer finding new ways to enhance our Crew app for team messaging, and are excited to share the latest improvements in version 7.4, which is available … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/whats-new-with-crew-v7.4) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update) ## [Crew v7.2 update brings Dark Mode and more](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-v7.2-update-dark-mode-and-more) by [Graham Blankenbaker](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/graham-blankenbaker), on June 6, 2019 [![Crew v7.2 update brings Dark Mode and more](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593247781100.webp)](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-v7.2-update-dark-mode-and-more) We’re excited to debut Crew v7.2 today! Today’s update comes with some highly requested enhancements from users like you to help make your conversations at work even more productive. To … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/crew-v7.2-update-dark-mode-and-more) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [Meet Crew v7.0](https://blog.crewapp.com/meet-crew-v7.0) by [Broc Miramontes](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/broc-miramontes), on April 1, 2019 [![Meet Crew v7.0](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/blog_Crew7_Cover_2x.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/meet-crew-v7.0) We're kicking off this week with an exciting new version of Crew, packed with some of your top requested customer features. Today's update brings new functionality, building on the big … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/meet-crew-v7.0) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement)[Scheduling](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/scheduling) ## [New Ways to Take Command](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-ways-to-take-command) by [Broc Miramontes](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/broc-miramontes), on March 18, 2019 [![New Ways to Take Command](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593555554585.webp)](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-ways-to-take-command) Today we're excited to announce a major update to Command Center, the administrative hub that provides multi-unit leaders with the insight and access they need to manage their team's Crew … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/new-ways-to-take-command) Topics:[Product Update](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/product-update)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [New: Access Scheduling Trends Across All Your Locations](https://blog.crewapp.com/access-scheduling-trends) by [Crew](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/crew), on January 11, 2019 [![New: Access Scheduling Trends Across All Your Locations](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/estee-janssens-396876-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/access-scheduling-trends) Creating and managing frontline schedules is a daunting task, especially for leaders managing multiple locations, each with different team dynamics and staffing requirements. 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