Shhhhh ... In the future office, talkings out, Slack is in

Shhhhh ... In the future office, talkings out, Slack is inShhhhh ... In the future office, talkings out, Slack is inWill an hyper-increase in tech-based inter-office communicationmake 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 worlds largest consulting firm.The communications channels predicted to see an increase in the next 3-5 years are70% increase in online collaboration platforms67% increase in work-based social media62% increase in instant messaging (like Slack)Meanwhile, the types of communication predicted to see the biggest decline are44% decrease in face-to-face meetings30% decrease in phone and voicemail20% decrease in emailWhether online hyperconnectivity and its various platforms and programs will actu ally increase productivity, however, will remain to be seen.