... Loom, Slack, Notion, and a dozen other async tools. The tools multiplied, the meetings stayed. Something structural is broken. The cost isn't hypothetical Poor communication costs between $3,640 and $37,440 per employee per year, according to AxiosHQ's 2025 report. 29% of workers say miscommunication from async setups directly strains their relationships with colleagues, and 15% have considered switching teams because of it. The "nobody watched your Loom" problem is real and documented Atlassian ...