Interruptions are a natural part of any workflow in any workplace. How big of a disturbance they create is often a consequence of how you handle them. Minimize the impact of interruptions with these ...

Within the heart of your company, saboteurs lurk. Disguised as instruments of productivity, they are subverting your staff's most precious resource: attention. Incessant e-mail alerts, instant ...

In this time of budget and personnel cuts, many of you are doingthe work of more than one person, and it’s more important thanever to make the most of the time you have each day. Most timemanagement ...

An email pops up on your screen. It’s a client sharing a project update. A Slack message appears. It’s your boss asking a question. A text alert beeps. A colleague wants to know if you will be ...

Have you ever wondered how these impromptu visits by friendly colleagues, coworkers, or others can impact your productivity? In a world where every minute counts, the consequences of interruptions ...

Zappix has launched Service Interruption Management to help ease the pressure on utility providers' call centers during service interruptions by providing their customers with digital self-service ...

In today’s dynamic work environments, it is almost impossible to work without being interrupted by others. As organizations gradually transition back to in-person work, employees may find a rise in ...

Full Professor in Organizational Design and Collaboration Engineering, University of Twente Interruptions are an inevitable part of working life. Some last a short time – a phone call, an urgent task, ...