'Come together' | Slack enabled WFH to thrive, but its boss is championing the office

The head of Slack, one of the handful of messaging platforms that has enabled remote and hybrid working to flourish, says offices should be spaces for workers to “come together and actually enjoy themselves”.

Speaking with the BBC, chief executive Stewart Butterfield said office time was particularly important for young people starting their career.

"The best thing we can do is create a comfortable environment for people to come together and actually enjoy themselves," he told the broadcaster.

"It's hard to imagine starting your career fresh out of university, and not going to the office, and not being able to meet all these people in person.