State of Work 2023
Are today’s workers operating at their best? Our latest State of Work survey reveals the biggest barriers to productivity for teams around the world
A worldwide overview of the state of productivity
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The State of Work in 2023
A new global survey highlights the many obstacles to productivity facing desk workers today—and the new, better ways leaders can support them
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The State of Work: Productivity, AI and Flexibility
Learn how automation, AI and creative work arrangements can empower employees to do their most productive work
Watch NowRead the State of Work takeaways by department
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The State of Work 2023: Sales trends
A global survey of over 2,000 sales desk workers, managers and executives reveals the greatest challenges and opportunities facing sales teams today
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The State of Work 2023: IT trends
A global survey of over 2,000 IT desk workers, managers and executives reveals the greatest challenges and opportunities facing IT teams today
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The State of Work 2023: Engineering trends
A global survey reveals the greatest productivity challenges and opportunities facing engineering teams today
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The State of Work 2023: Marketing trends
A global survey of over 1,000 marketing desk workers, managers and executives reveals the greatest challenges and opportunities facing marketing teams
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The State of Work 2023: Customer support trends
A global survey of over 1,000 support desk workers, managers and executives reveals the greatest challenges and opportunities facing support teams