Shhhhh ... In the future office, talking's out, Slack is in

Shhhhh ... In the future office, talking's out, Slack is in Shhhhh ... In the future office, talking's out, Slack is in Will an hyper-increase in tech-based inter-office communication make us more productive and connected – or more disconnected and isolated?So-called old-fashioned forms of workplace communication like face-to-face contact and phone calls – even email – will decline as conversations shift to a myriad of digital platforms, according to the new Human Capital Trends report from Deloitte, the world’s largest consulting firm.The communications channels predicted to see an increase in the next 3-5 years are: 70% increase in online collaboration platforms 67% increase in work-based social media 62% increase in instant messaging (like Slack) Meanwhile, the types of communication predicted to see the biggest decline are: 44% decrease in face-to-face meetings 30% decrease in phone and voicemail 20% decrease in email Whether online hyperconnectivity and its various platforms and programs will actually increase productivity, however, will remain to be seen.