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.
New Slack research shows accelerating AI use and quantifies the “work of work”
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
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
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.
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
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
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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Read more about our research and partnerships with the academics and thought leaders shaping the future of work
