May people think they can multitask effectively, but studies have shown that people are incapable of doing several things well simultaneously. Here are seven statistics related to distractions in the workplace.

1. Three common distractions in the workplace that may not be dangerous, but definitely cause stress and reduce productivity are: loud co-workers, people stopping by for a chat, and too many meetings that take up too much work time.
2. If you find yourself distracted and unable to focus, one thing that can help is to take a quick break outside and get some fresh air.
3. A whopping 80 percent of […]

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