What do a constant flood of emails, unnecessary meetings and chatty co-workers all have in common? They are some of the top distractions at work. While many interruptions involve technology like ...

Since the pandemic, a growing number of companies have turned to employee monitoring software to track productivity. But they're missing the real culprit behind missed deadlines or lagging sales, ...

When challenges at home or concerns about the world at large begin to creep into your thoughts during the workday, it can be difficult to stay present and productive. These persistent distractions can ...

Did you know Nir Eyal, the author of this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Check out their session on ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’ here. From comic ...

Our minds are simply not designed follow multiple trains of thought simultaneously, and so task switching comes at immediate, and lasting, time and productivity costs. The solution is to prepare for ...

Businesses that fear their employees are being sidetracked by watching online video at work now have more to worry about: At the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas this week, ...

Now is the time in your summer where you are getting tired of the daily grind. You’re tired of waking up early, tired of daily tasks at work and tired of your officemates’ weird mannerisms. When you ...

The concept of Deep Work has become increasingly popular among young professionals trying to stay focused in a world full of distractions. At its core, deep work is about the ability to concentrate ...

Everyday comfort, often overlooked as trivial, plays a quiet but powerful role in focus, energy, and engagement throughout the workday. In discussions about engagement and performance, organisations ...