Mandatory Slack Usage Creates Distraction and Focus Fragmentation for Employees
Employees required by their companies to use Slack report that the constant stream of notifications creates more distraction than productive communication. Unlike email, Slack's always-on presence makes it difficult to batch communication or protect focus time. The lack of employer-level control over notification defaults exacerbates the problem for individuals with no opt-out.
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