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Workslop: When AI Hurts Productivity Instead of Helping
September 27, 2025
Tom
2 min read
Harvard Business Review research shows how AI-generated ‘workslop’ clogs workflows and destroys collaboration. Here’s why careless adoption is costing companies millions — and how to avoid it.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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