# Acknowledge Your ICs' Check-Ins

Do you use an async check-in tool like [StandupBot](https://geekbot.com/?lurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgeekbot.com%2Ftemplates%2Fdaily-standup%2F%3Fgad_source%3D1&adgroupid=139236185207&keyword=standup%20bot&gclid=CjwKCAjwzN-vBhAkEiwAYiO7oDGBNTyw1KKHNFnzbYHtcqnZjopxe4e-5NWAGf6LdRDxLM-jEUCTqBoC1XUQAvD_BwE), [Range](https://www.range.co/) or [Steady](https://steady.space/) (formerly Status Hero) for your team? Struggling with getting your ICs to check in consistently so you know what they're working on?

👏 Acknowledge their check-ins. 👏

It's that simple! Your ICs should feel like you're reading their check-ins often. Maybe not every day, but just *often enough* that they're not just posting into the gaping void. This can be emoji-reactions, short comments, or personal follow-ups over Slack. **They're such a good way to connect with your team!**

If nobody's acknowledging their check-ins, your ICs will inevitably stop checking in. 🤷