


Ellison's healthcare obsession carries risks for Oracle.IT depts struggle with skills shortages despite Big Tech layoffs.Slack and Salesforce remain committed to deep research on the future of work, and designing products that make work more productive, simple, and pleasant for our customers." Meanwhile, reports emerged this week that Salesforce has shut down a Slack research unit that had found flexible working arrangements helped productivity, increased employee's trust of employers, and reduced employee turnover.Ī Slack spokesperson said of the move: "Future Forum served as an authoritative voice and trusted data source on designing a future of work that is flexible, connected, and inclusive when the world needed it most. It has since been joined by four more activist investors, including Third Point Capital, Mason Morfit's ValueAct, Jeff Ubben's Inclusive Capital, and Dan Loeb's Third Point. Elliott Management revealed it had acquired a stake in Salesforce in January.
