Workforce Lab
Slack’s Workforce Lab studies how to make work better. We conduct research with desk workers around the globe and experiment with ways to drive productivity and boost the employee experience for workers at Slack, Salesforce, and everywhere.
The future of work is human-centric
See the latest data from our twice-annual survey of more than 10,000 desk workers around the world, plus more innovations driving the future of work.
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Despite AI enthusiasm, Workforce Index reveals workers aren’t yet unlocking its benefits
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An inside look at Slack’s culture of experimentation
The director of future of work programs at Slack shares how to experiment with making work better
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Top AI researchers share five insights on how AI will shape the future of work over the next five years
Experts from MIT, Northwestern, and Stanford universities share their take on what leaders can do to prepare their teams for the AI revolution
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The Workforce Index: Slack researchers share the top AI trends at work
Slack's Workforce Lab share the top AI trends from a new survey of more than 10,000 desk workers around the globe
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New Slack research shows accelerating AI use and quantifies the “work of work”
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AI at work: the Slack research team unpacks the data on AI use in the workplace
The AI revolution is here. Are you ready? Slack's survey of 10,000 global desk workers uncovers new findings on employee perception and use of AI
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Case study: what happened when we took a break at Slack
We ran an experiment encouraging employees to take a daily break—and discovered a simple way to boost productivity, engagement, and connection
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How Personal Operating Manuals can help you build a stronger team at work
Personal Operating Manuals can fast-track trust and connection among distributed teams. Here’s a template to get you started.
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How AI is changing the future of work: a conversation with expert academics
AI is here, and work will never be the same. Join Slack in conversation with leading AI researchers to discuss the future of work in the age of AI
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The surprising connection between after-hours work and decreased productivity
Slack’s Workforce Index uncovers new findings on how to structure the workday to maximize employee productivity, well-being and satisfaction
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New research reveals trust is the key driver of productivity
New Slack survey reveals a crisis of trust in the workplace, with more than 1 in 4 desk workers saying they do not feel trusted by their employers
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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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New research uncovers the secret to a productive workday
Are you working hard or working smart? New research from Slack's Workforce Lab reveals surprising findings about how to structure your workday
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