Slack cofounder says workers and CEOs can get stuck doing ‘fake’ work like pre-meetings and slide shows
- Posted on March 1, 2026
- By Fortune
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Slack cofounder says workers and CEOs can get stuck doing ‘fake’ work like pre-meetings and slide shows

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.