--- title: 35 reasons why you need to be more productive at work description: Communication and collaboration software can bridge the productivity gap and have a positive impact on workplace morale and employee performance. Read why. image: https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/workspace-mac-on-top-of-desk-1.jpg --- [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2-inverted.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) × × ##### Try Flock today! 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Today, teams are far more efficient because the tools we use enable companywide communication and cross-functional collaboration. Still, how to be more productive at work is a challenge we all face—from the day-to-day workday to the weeks and months leading up to a big campaign launch, a grand opening, or a new product release—we’ve all struggled to keep up with the pace and stay on schedule. [![Get More Done Take teamwork to the next level with Flock's Guide to Workplace Collaboration Software](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d) Communication and collaboration software can bridge that productivity gap and have a positive impact on workplace morale and [employee performance](https://blog.empuls.io/employee-performance-management/). Here are 35 statistics that'll help convince you why being more productive at work can help your business thrive.  ## [Productivity in the workplace](https://titan.email/users-blog/how-to-increase-productivity-in-the-workplace/) ![women-working-in-the-office-on-computers](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cowork-women-desk-working.jpg?width=2000&name=cowork-women-desk-working.jpg) ### [Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/231668/dismal-employee-engagement-sign-global-mismanagement.aspx): 85% of employees are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work, resulting in $7 trillion in lost productivity  ### [Ultimate Software](https://www.ultimatesoftware.com/happywork): 92% of employees say productivity tools make them more efficient at their jobs which impacts their satisfaction at work ### [Aruba](https://news.arubanetworks.com/press-release/beyond-productivity-human-side-digital-workplace-quantified): 70% of employees attribute enhanced productivity to digital technologies ### [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/time-wasting-at-work-infographic): The average employee is interrupted at work 56x per day  ### [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/time-wasting-at-work-infographic): The average employee spends 2 hours per day recovering from interruptions ### [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/time-wasting-at-work-infographic): Less than 60% of work time is spent being productive ### [Society for Human Resource Management](https://login.shrm.org/?request_id=id69F73E2D27D42C&relay_state=id-0c94bc2e-d641-4891-a46d-d3e92df22113&issuer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9JRFAvU0FNTDIvTUQ=&target=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9QT1JUQUwtU1AvU0FNTDIvTUQ=): 58% of employees agree that poor management impedes their productivity ### [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/attracting-and-retaining-the-right-talent): High performing teams are 8x more productive than average performing teams  ### [University of Florida](https://psy.fsu.edu/faculty/ericssonk/ericsson.dp.php): 90-minute working intervals are the most conducive to quality performance and productivity ### [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/time-wasting-at-work-infographic): Unnecessary meetings cost businesses $37 billion in salaries every year ### [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/time-wasting-at-work-infographic): Employees spend approx. 31 hours in unproductive meetings each month ### [Robert Half](https://www.workforce.com/2018/10/09/listening-to-music-can-improve-workplace-productivity/): 71% of employees said listening to music at work makes them more productive ### [CoSo Cloud](https://www.condecosoftware.com/resources-hub/resource/modern-workplace-2018/): 77% of employees report greater productivity while working remotely ### [Condeco](https://www.condecosoftware.com/resources-hub/resource/modern-workplace-2018/): 64% of global business leaders say remote work has a positive impact on productivity ### [Ultimate Software](https://www.ultimatesoftware.com/happywork): 92% of employees say productivity tools make them more efficient at work which impacts employee satisfaction ### Start being more productive. [Use our guide to team communication and collaboration](https://flock.com/collaboration-software/). ## Communication in the workplace ![team-collaborating-with-each-other](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-collaboration-chat.jpg?width=2000&name=team-collaboration-chat.jpg) Communication fuels every facet of your business. When teams practice good communication habits, they foster contagious chemistry that can drive collaboration and productivity. Teams rarely miss a beat and when they’re always connected.  ### [Salesforce](https://www.salesforce.com/blog/2012/09/nick-stein-work-post-2.html): 86% of professionals agree that poor communication results in business failure ### [Holmes Report](https://www.holmesreport.com/latest/article/the-cost-of-poor-communications): Poor workplace communication costs companies $37 billion per year—$420,000 per small business with a cumulative cost of $26,000 per employee.  ### [McKinsey](http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/high_tech_telecoms_internet/the_social_economy): Productivity improves by 25% when employees stay connected ### [Attentiv](http://attentiv.com/email-takes-time/): Employees spend 28% of their workweek on email  ### [ClearCompany](https://blog.clearcompany.com/final-destination-organizational-transparency): Communication tools decrease employee turnover by 50% ### [Mindshare](https://resources.dynamicsignal.com/news-room/your-biggest-brand-champions-are-missing-out-new-research-from-mindshare-na-and-dynamic-signal): 74% of employees say they miss out on important company communication ### [Business 2 Community](http://www.business2community.com/business-innovation/remote-workforce-nps-important-metric-youre-missing-01785305#oWRIA4bsxOwz6011.97): Businesses with highly engaged employees outperform those without by 202%  ### [Dynamic Signal](https://resources.dynamicsignal.com/ebooks-guides/state-of-employee-communication-and-engagement-study-2019): 80% of employees experience stress because of ineffective company communication ### [Gallup](http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/186386/enhances-benefits-employee-engagement.aspx): Highly engaged employees are 27% more likely to see improved performance ## [![Free eBook Download the Flock Guide to Improving Employee Engagement](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4323997/d5edff28-8418-47db-8c9f-6a192c679c35.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4323997/d5edff28-8418-47db-8c9f-6a192c679c35)Collaboration in the workplace![employees-communicating-and-collaborating-with-computers](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-collaborating-communicating.jpg?width=2000&name=team-collaborating-communicating.jpg) Collaboration software can bolster teamwork and [boost productivity](https://blog.flock.com/boost-remote-team-productivity). This is especially true for businesses with remote teams to be able to share knowledge, ideas, and resources more easily from wherever they are and in real-time.  ### [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/advanced-social-technologies-and-the-future-of-collaboration): Messenger tools provide enhanced collaboration to support cross-functional teamwork and collaboration ### [Alfresco](https://www.alfresco.com/sites/www.alfresco.com/files/dimesional-research-collab-survey-findings-report-082415.pdf): **83% of professionals** depend on technology to collaborate ### [Wrike](https://www.wrike.com/newsroom/happinessindexculture/): **85% of employees** who collaborate are happier at work ### [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/how-social-tools-can-reshape-the-organization): **80% of businesses** use collaboration tools to enhance processes ### [Braidio](https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/05/prweb15505146.htm): **81% of employees** say that their productivity improved due to collaboration apps ### [Visix](https://www.visix.com/resources/infographics/10-reasons-collaboration-is-key/): **33% of Millennials** want collaborative workspaces and **49%** support business tools for workplace collaboration ### [Visix](https://www.visix.com/resources/infographics/10-reasons-collaboration-is-key/): **39% of employees** believe that people in their own company don’t collaborate enough ### [Gallup](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236561/employees-strengths-outperform-don.aspx): Employees are **6x more likely** to be engaged in a job where they’re utilizing their team’s strengths ### [On the Clock](https://www.ontheclock.com/15-workplace-statistics.aspx): Employee performance **improves by 20%** when employees engage and interact ### [Queens University of Charlotte](http://online.queens.edu/resource/business-leadership/infographic/communicating-in-the-workplace): **75% of employers** rate collaboration as “very important” ### [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/high-tech/our-insights/the-social-economy): Improving internal collaboration with business software and tools can **increase productivity by 25% ** [Productivity](https://blog.flock.com/tag/productivity), [Communication](https://blog.flock.com/tag/communication), [Collaboration](https://blog.flock.com/tag/collaboration) [![Best Workforce Productivity Tools for Modern Teams](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Jun-24-2026-10-49-17-4345-AM.png?width=710&name=undefined-Jun-24-2026-10-49-17-4345-AM.png)](https://blog.flock.com/best-workforce-productivity-tools-for-modern-teams) [Productivity](https://blog.flock.com/topic/productivity) [Best Workforce Productivity Tools for Modern Teams](https://blog.flock.com/best-workforce-productivity-tools-for-modern-teams) [![Manali Kulkarni](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/14446137_1315511991826218_3222968060618415267_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [ Manali Kulkarni ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [ Manali Kulkarni ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [![Manali Kulkarni](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/14446137_1315511991826218_3222968060618415267_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) TOP STORIES 1. 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