The roles tools play in employee engagement

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In fact, research conducted by The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) argues that an understanding of the role employee engagement
plays in driving morale and productivity is critical to business success.At Slack, my team of researchers and analysts spends time studying
how people work and what they need to do their best work
We consistently find that an important signal of employee engagement lies in how people feel about the tools they use at work.Good tools can
enable both productivity as well as increase morale
company
We also found that the top three emotions people associate with Slack are happy, fun and easy, which you might not expect from a
productivity tool.Technology overall has impacted how, for how long, and from where we work, as well as our efficiency in getting things
done
everyday as much as their preferred personal apps.When products and technology reflect the nuances of human communication, while at the same
stronger, more trusting relationships and better performance.So, how can we challenge ourselves to set higher expectations for the work
products we build and use every day, and what would it look like to bring more humanity, fun and delight into the tools we use for work?
Here are some principles to keep in mind.