How much of your workday do you spend not working? If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend one to two hours of your day (not including lunch) giving in to other distractions. And while ...

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 ...

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the best at self-discipline. A few months ago, though, I found a productivity solution that works: a lockbox that allows me to completely eliminate distractions ...

I’ve been working from home for close to 15 years. I also have ADHD. And a lot of streaming subscriptions. And a PlayStation. And hundreds of books. And a partner who also sometimes works from home ...

CINCINNATI, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In Screen Education's Digital Distraction & Workplace Safety survey respondents estimated that the average employee at their workplace spends 2.5 hours each ...

A January 2025 study has put a number to something many already suspect. The average office worker is productive for just 2 hours and 53 minutes in a full 8-hour workday. The survey, conducted by ...

Co-authored by Jason McCarley, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Oregon State University. Your organization is distracted. Research suggests that knowledge workers lose 2-3 hours per workday to ...