Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1745: If Tech Is So Distracting, How Do Slack Employees Stay So Focused by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far
Jul 11, 2025
Explore how Slack encourages focus in a tech-distracted world. Discover the idea that internal triggers, rather than external notifications, drive distractions. Learn to master your attention for greater productivity. Quotes reveal that managing time is about managing pain and that impulsiveness can be countered with forethought. Understand workplace culture that fosters psychological safety and work-life balance, enhancing employee well-being while minimizing distractions.
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Slack Employees Log Off Timely
- Slack fosters a culture where employees know when to log off and are discouraged from using Slack after hours.
- The motto "work hard and go home" embodies this culture and reflects CEO Butterfield's wishes.
Schedule Time for Messages
- Block dedicated time to check messages instead of constant responsiveness.
- Prioritize uninterrupted work to send a strong cultural message about focus.
Distraction Comes From Within
- Distraction stems more from internal triggers than external notifications.
- Addressing employee dissatisfaction internally prevents indirect unhealthy distraction.
