It seems we’re all checking our phones constantly these days. But all that time spent on our phones leaves little time for anything else. We need time to think in order to come up with novel solutions ...

In a world built to capture our attention, constant distraction does more than hurt productivity—it quietly erodes self-knowledge.

While their time cards might say they are putting in a full day, many employees aren't devoting all of their time in the office to their work. Many are distracted by their mobile devices, spending ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Between constant interruptions, shifting priorities and ...

Combinations of tools like Presence and training can go a long way to reducing the wasted time and lost productivity due to digital distractions. Getting work done with all the communications ...

Working from home can feel like a blessing and a curse, especially when distractions seem to pop up every five minutes. Whether it’s your phone, the laundry pile, or even your own racing thoughts, ...

Have you ever wondered why it seems tougher than ever to concentrate on anything these days? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, distractions are not just an occasional ...

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, ...

The report, from the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, tried to work out which type of social media content caused the most upset in the office environment and how social content ...

Mindless distractions interfere with life and work. We live in a world filled with distractions. How many times an hour do you check your phone and your social apps? Are you one of the many who ...

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 ...