A new study from Slack has highlighted the shocking truth about productivity in the workplace and how companies may be losing vital profits due to failing to supply employees with the right tools. The State of Work Report surveyed more than 18,000 employees across the world, illustrating the need for businesses to adopt the latest advancements in technology such as AI and automation.
Surprisingly, the report uncovered that a mere 27% of companies have adopted AI tools to aid their productivity, despite more than three-quarters of employees believing that doing so could save them time leading to improved results. Moreover, those workers who had adopted the technology reported productivity levels up to 90% higher than those who hadn’t. Slack’s report reveals a large-scale issue in the lack of adoption of technology and innovation, resulting in falling behind competition.
It’s not just about the technology though. Employers should also reconsider their approach to the corporate environment and how this has a direct impact on employees’ wellbeing and productivity. Quiet libraries, collaboration spaces, and larger social lounges could all contribute to this. In addition, companies should pay attention to workers’ overall wellness, encouraging a healthier balance between work and life.
Salesforce’s President and Chief People Officer, Brent Hyder commented on the findings, “Organizations that embrace new ways of working, such as flexibility, automation and AI, and collaboration tools will help their employees – and ultimately their customers – find greater success”.
Slack is an American software company that was founded in 2009, by Stewart Butterfield, Eric Costello, Cal Henderson and Serguei Mourachev. Originally created as a simple instant messaging application, today Slack has evolved into a robust and secure workplace collaboration platform that enables experiences of work, communication, and collaboration in a single account and workspace. Its primary mission is to increase the speed and effectiveness of teams’ projects and communications.
