Tag: workplace distractions

Happy 50th to the Cubicle: The Workspace We Love to Hate

My businesses are much like most small businesses.  As my staff grew I had to find innovative ways to provide workspace for everyone.  Therefore, most of my employees worked in open areas.  The popularity of open workspaces is undeniable.  It is estimated that 40 million Americans work in a cubicle every day.  Cubicles are popular […]

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Instant Messaging May Be a Productivity Enhancer

“Ding” There’s that sound again, alerting you to another instant message. Instant messaging is becoming a popular way to communicate in the business world, and as annoying as you may find it, some experts say the technology increases workplace productivity. A research study from Ohio State University and the University of California found that workers who use instant messaging on the job reported less interruptions during the workday than their fellow colleagues.

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