Workflow Picks: What's New in Productivity - Week of June 28, 2026
Another week, another deluge of tools promising to make you a better, faster, more efficient human. Here at Workflow Picks, we cut through the noise so you don't have to. This week, we took a hard look at what's new in productivity for June 2026, putting some long-standing titans and rising stars under the microscope. We're talking about the communication apps you live in, the automation tools that save you hours, and the flexible docs that try to be everything at once. The big takeaway? Specialization still wins, even when tools try to be generalists. Understanding where each tool truly excels, and more importantly, where it falls short, is crucial for anyone serious about optimizing their workflow. Don't just add another app; add the right one.
Slack still dominates team chat, but our review reveals if its recent updates justify its continued reign for serious collaborators.
If you're serious about automating complex workflows beyond basic triggers, Make.com is a beast worth taming, provided you have the patience.
Coda tries to be a doc, a spreadsheet, and an app. It works best when you need a flexible workspace that goes beyond static information.
Choosing between Notion and ClickUp comes down to your team's specific project management needs: flexibility versus raw feature power.
Workflow Picks weekly recap — week of June 28, 2026
Another week, another deluge of tools promising to make you a better, faster, more efficient human. Here at Workflow Picks, we cut through the noise so you don’t have to. This week, we took a hard look at what’s new in productivity for June 2026, putting some long-standing titans and rising stars under the microscope. We’re talking about the communication apps you live in, the automation tools that save you hours, and the flexible docs that try to be everything at once. The big takeaway? Specialization still wins, even when tools try to be generalists. Understanding where each tool truly excels, and more importantly, where it falls short, is crucial for anyone serious about optimizing their workflow. Don’t just add another app; add the right one.
This week, we covered:
- Slack Review 2026: Still the Best Team Chat App for Collaboration? Slack still dominates team chat, but our review reveals if its recent updates justify its continued reign for serious collaborators.
- Make.com Review 2026: The Automation Powerhouse for Integrations If you’re serious about automating complex workflows beyond basic triggers, Make.com is a beast worth taming, provided you have the patience.
- Coda Review 2026: The Flexible Doc That Automates More Coda tries to be a doc, a spreadsheet, and an app. It works best when you need a flexible workspace that goes beyond static information.
- Notion vs ClickUp: Project Management Powerhouse Showdown 2026 Choosing between Notion and ClickUp comes down to your team’s specific project management needs: flexibility versus raw feature power.
What to read first
If you only read one thing this week, make it our Notion vs ClickUp: Project Management Powerhouse Showdown 2026. These two platforms are constantly vying for attention, and understanding their core differences will save you significant headaches if you’re in the market for a new project management solution. It’s not about which is “better,” but which is better for you.
Looking ahead
Next week, we’re diving into the always-contentious world of AI writing assistants. Expect a candid look at what’s actually useful versus what’s just hype, and who stands to benefit most from these tools.