# State of Work Innovation Report

> Asana's Work Innovation Lab surveyed knowledge workers across six countries to uncover what’s holding organizations back. Download the research now.

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#### State of Work Innovation

The workplace has shifted dramatically over the past few years, but many organizations are still stuck in the past. Asana's Work Innovation Lab surveyed over 13,000 knowledge workers across six countries—the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Japan, and Australia—to uncover what’s holding organizations back. Our report unpacks four hidden "taxes" that drag businesses down—and how smart companies minimize them. Download the research now to learn how to slash these taxes before they bankrupt your productivity and success.

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#### 53% of workers’ time is spent on busywork—such as communicating about work, searching for information, and chasing the status of tasks. That leaves less than half (47%) of their time for the skilled, strategic work they were hired to do.

#### The 4 taxes bankrupting organizations

The Connectivity Tax: The hidden toll of disconnection

Only 21% of workers are confident that people in their organizations work effectively across teams. Learn how to curb the Connectivity Tax and build a more connected workplace.

The Velocity Tax: The bottlenecks that slow us down

Only 12% of workers say new information flows quickly between departments in their organization. Learn how to cut the Velocity Tax and remove technology and process bottlenecks to stay ahead of your competition.

The Resilience Tax: The processes that crumble under pressure and change

Only 45% of employees say they’ll still work at their organization in six months. Learn how to reduce the Resilience Tax and create a more adaptable workplace that employees want to be a part of.

The Capacity Tax: The overwhelm that depletes employees’ bandwidth

75% of workers are battling digital exhaustion and 65% say they sometimes perform “productivity theater,” further draining capacity.  Learn how to tame the Capacity Tax and increase your team's bandwidth for meaningful work.

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Learn which taxes are holding your organization back and explore the cutting-edge research that will help you slash them.