We're busier than ever (but getting less done)

Productivity is stagnating yet it feels like we work more than ever. It's time to face the reality of a broken system.

Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: productivity

Slack vs Discord 2025: Which is better?

Slack vs Discord comparison for business teams 2025: pricing, features, integrations. Which collaboration tool is better for your team?

Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

Slack vs Microsoft Teams 2025: Which is better?

Complete comparison of Slack vs Microsoft Teams for business collaboration in 2025: features, pricing, integrations and which platform suits your team best.

Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

Top 5 Slack Alternatives in 2025

Slack is the default for communication in teams, but it's gone downhill over the last few years. Here's some alternatives to consider.

Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

From chat chaos to thoughtful posts

Chat tools prioritize speed over clarity. Here's how switching to structured posts helps teams think deeper and decide faster.

Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: productivity

Slack Pricing in 2025 (including hidden costs)

Complete guide to Slack pricing in 2025: plans, hidden costs, and money-saving tips for teams choosing the right communication tool.

Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

How to make better decisions async

Async communication should be the default when it comes to making complex decisions. Here's how you can do it effectively.

Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: productivity

Work culture rewards responsiveness over productivity

Always-on workplaces make async work impossible by rewarding employees for being constantly available rather than productive.

Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: productivity

Why work chat keeps failing remote teams

For async and remote teams, communication tools we rely on today are built for the wrong type of work.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

How async communication makes remote teams faster and more focused

Slowing down communication and making it more thoughtful can make your team faster and more focused.

Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: productivity

Product feedback is everything at Cushion

How making it insanely easy for us to get feedback has dramatically improved our product in a really short space of time.

Date: Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: tools

The office delusion

Remote work gets managers jittery because they can't keep tabs on their staff. Here's why that's wrong.

Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: remote-work

Working together while apart

As a general rule, we rarely work on the same schedule at cushion.so.

Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Tags: remote-work