Insperity

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

How good are you at multitasking? For the rest of us, our brains just weren’t meant to multitask well. Instead, multitasking stresses us out, often making us feel mentally exhausted or even experience an IQ drop similar to the slump losing a night of sleep can cause, a group of Stanford researchers found. All the time.

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Desk Offices

JULY 13, 2022

Multitasking has become a way of life for many employees. But how is productivity affected when employees multitask? Let’s take a look at […] The post How Is Productivity Affected When Employees Multitask? Let’s take a look at […] The post How Is Productivity Affected When Employees Multitask?

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Productivityist

JUNE 4, 2018

Multitasking drains your brain’s energy reserves , and refocusing on your primary task (after you chased a squirrel) can take up to 23 minutes. Less really is more because multitasking lowers your IQ. Multitasking is a biological impossibility. Stop multitasking. Do you feel better? I feel better. Start monotasking.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In todays busy work environment, many people see multitasking as necessary to make sure they stay on top of their heavy workload. Thats why so many professionals need to have access to their pho The post Why You Should Ban Phones and Laptops from Meetings appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 22, 2014

The following is a guest post by Robine Fisher , who is clearly a fan of multitasking. Experts have long said that multitasking decreases one''s productivity. Experts have long said that multitasking decreases one''s productivity. Plan your multitasking. She starts every productive day with a nice cup of coffee.

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Work Life

JUNE 30, 2024

The idea was to do just one thing at a time to see if the science behind multitasking—specifically that it takes 23 minutes to regain your prior focus once distracted—would bear out in my workday. The solution is simple: Minimize distractions and stop multitasking. And the cognitive costs get worse.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“I’m at my best when I’m mindful and engaged, which is to say I’m not multitasking or multitasking in my head. The fallacy of multitasking is, it ends up taking longer than if you would have just focused on one thing, because when you are present, you’re in an active intellectual and emotional processing mode.”

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When you’re on a Zoom call, especially one with a lot of participants, you’ve probably given in to the temptation of multitasking. But when can multitasking while in a video meeting be productive and not rude? Maybe you checked your email, scrolled social media, or made a grocery list.

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The Receptionist

JUNE 5, 2024

Multitasking Some people think they’re great at multitasking. There are several strategies you can employ to avoid multitasking and get your time back: Start with a list: When you start each day, make a list of what needs to be done in order of urgency and stick to it. We call this Person Nearest the Door (PND) Syndrome.

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Work Life

MARCH 17, 2024

Here are three times you can forget things and how to improve your memory: When you’re multitasking This one feels obvious: You can’t remember something if you aren’t paying attention to it. Lots of people think they’re good at multitasking, but research shows almost none of us are.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Myth 2: Multitasking helps us get more things done What we call multitasking is known among social scientists as task-switching. That’s why multitasking so often looks like starting multiple things but not finishing them. The reality: Multitasking is not actually possible for the human mind.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

Stop multitasking. There are a lot of people who feel as if they are really good at multitasking, but very few of us actually are. By learning how to prioritize , you’ll be able to get much more done than if you were multitasking.

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Fellow

OCTOBER 10, 2023

8 Avoid multitasking It’s also in your best interest to avoid multitasking. Even though switching back and forth between tasks might cost only a few seconds per switch, it can quickly add up if you multitask frequently. Multitasking is the enemy of productivity because you can end up not doing anything properly.

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Success

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done (2nd Edition). Multitasking has often been touted as a way to increase productivity. However, author Dave Crenshaw argues that is not the case in the second edition of The Myth of Multitasking. By Dave Crenshaw.

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Productivityist

JUNE 12, 2024

I talk about the reality of multitasking, such as doing admin work while watching the NFL Draft. Patrick and I share our experiences with writer’s block and self-doubt, discuss curating blog content into book format, and highlight the value of writing for personal growth.

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Success

MARCH 27, 2024

Multitasking is also ineffective for our focus. “If If you’re checking emails and then you’re multitasking, maybe writing a proposal and going back and forth, it could take five to 10 minutes to regain your focus, so you actually lose time,” Kwik explains. The result of switching tasks and expending so much brain glucose?

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Cognitive Inclusion: Less Hustle, More Flow Long COVID often causes cognitive difficulties—brain fog, memory glitches, and a struggle to multitask which, like many Long COVID symptoms, can come and go, and be exacerbated by stress. Studies show that multitasking does not work , so why not get rid of it?

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Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Stop multitasking and focus on one thing at a time. Let’s put some of the strategies we have discussed into practice. Break down your big tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks. Know your distractions and how to avoid them. If you can outsource it, do so. Another reason why productivity is so important?

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Leaders have a lot of responsibilities on their plate and they often assume they can multitask successfully in a remote environment. Do they make it a regular practice to schedule time for certain tasks, or are they always trying to multitask? Employees aren’t the only ones struggling with lots of distractions at home.

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The Office Management Group

JUNE 28, 2024

The ability to multitask and prioritise is paramount, as they navigate through a myriad of responsibilities, ensuring that the team can operate efficiently. In typical workplaces, an assistant often embodies adaptability, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills.

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Success

JULY 5, 2022

Own up to your multitasking. If you are multitasking on important things with important people, it seems like fighting a losing battle. Self-discipline starts with your thoughts, so pack up the blame game. Be kind to yourself and be responsible for you. No one else has that much influence over your day.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Former employees even told the Times that they were “encouraged to join as many sessions as possible,” and that the company fostered “a culture of multitasking.” In fact, they weren’t even aware that it was an issue to attend two sessions at once.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Key Discussion Points David’s new book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others , and the challenges of applying GTD to teams The importance of standards and clarity in fostering trust within a team environment The evolution of productivity tools and the core principles of GTD that remain unchanged How the brain processes tasks, multitasking, and (..)

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Work Life

JANUARY 10, 2024

Virtual platforms made it even easier to multitask when you’re supposed to be paying attention. People don’t use it because they try to multitask. Whether it’s checking email or simply checking out, we all zone out during meetings sometimes. You can’t do more than one cognitive activity at a time.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

No meeting multitasking: It’s inappropriate to multitask during meetings – for example looking at your phone. Say no to stoic sickness syndrome: Don’t struggle into the office if you’ve got a cough or cold or anything contagious. Nobody will applaud your stoicism.

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Success

JUNE 20, 2023

Stop multitasking—it’s the simplest time management strategy. There are people who like to think they are really good at multitasking, but very few of us actually are. By learning how to prioritize, you’ll be able to get much more done than if you were multitasking.

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Fellow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Creative problem solving Top-notch multitasking Savvy resource management 1 Creative problem solving Sometimes, the best way forward when juggling projects is something you have to make up on the spot. 2 Top-notch multitasking For managers and direct reports alike, multitasking is a must-have.

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Fellow

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We’re multitasking during meetings Another meeting etiquette no-no is multitasking during a meeting, such as sending emails, checking your phone, and scrolling through Facebook. Yet, most of us still do it. The poll found that 84.5% of us admit to checking and replying to emails in another tab during meetings.

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Attendance Bot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From scheduling meetings to accessing files, these commands streamline collaboration and multitasking, making it easier to manage multiple tasks at once. – /pop: Pop out your current activity into a separate window for easy multitasking.

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WELCOA

AUGUST 12, 2024

Give employees the chance to get outdoors, and encourage monotasking rather than multitasking. If your organization would like to increase opportunities for transcendence in the workplace, try creating spaces for reflection (especially in open office environments), gratitude challenges and volunteer match programs.

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Success

MARCH 19, 2022

Hitting a museum or gallery on your lunch break might prepare you for a good afternoon’s work better than eating a packaged sandwich at your desk, attempting to multitask. For example, doing a crossword puzzle in the evening (instead of mindlessly browsing Facebook) can distract you from your worries while also keeping your mind tuned.

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Attendance Bot

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many employees pride themselves on their multitasking abilities, but research suggests they may not be as effective as they think they are. of people can multitask. To think multitasking enhances productivity is just not true. A Utah University research showed that only 2.5%

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Productivityist

JUNE 12, 2024

I talk about the reality of multitasking, such as doing admin work while watching the NFL Draft. Patrick and I share our experiences with writer’s block and self-doubt, discuss curating blog content into book format, and highlight the value of writing for personal growth.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Don’t multitask. Many companies are scheduling face-to-face business unit or company-wide meetings several times a year to leverage that premium connection time for the team. Regardless of how you meet, be fully present. Say, “I see you,” with your voice, words, tone and body language.

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Success

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One Task At A Time Multitasking can severely reduce productivity. Those who spent more time multitasking while completing their homework spent more time studying outside of class instead. Any time gained multitasking is often lost switching between tasks or reducing the quality of the work you’re doing.

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Great Place to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Avoid multitasking. Our ability to multitask is a myth. You can also practice box breathing while you walk around your home or office, without distractions (music, phone, or other people). Alternatively, step outside and focus on the sights, sounds, and smells around you. Avoid juggling multiple tasks during portions of your day.

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Insperity

AUGUST 31, 2021

Also described as “Information Fatigue Syndrome (IFS)” by Joseph Ruff at Harvard almost two decades ago, there are real information overload symptoms you can look out for in yourself and your people. habitually check email, voicemail and the internet to stay in touch) Regular stress, including increased sickness, depression and burnout.

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