Slack cofounder says workers and CEOs can get stuck doing ‘fake’ work like pre-meetings and slide shows

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by Emma Burleigh

March 1, 2026

Slack and Flickr cofounder Stewart Butterfield says even CEOs and directors are guilty of doing “fake” work—and it‘s on managers to ensure workforces are being productive.

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Originally published on Fortune on 3/1/2026