The way humans work best, says Goodin, is not to be forced to multitask, instead carving out time and space to be creative and think deeply. Research from the University of California found although interrupted workers often learn to compensate for lost time by then working faster, this comes at a price: more stress and much greater frustration. Whether you respond right away or not, even a minor interruption (or the expectation of one) can disrupt your flow. “I was much less productive despite sitting at my desk for five hours with no breaks – I spent so much time just replying to idiotic messages.”Īnyone who has used Slack will know the pinging sound of a new chat or the red dot that indicates someone wants your attention. “It’s like having a small child tapping on your shoulder for an hour asking why you aren’t done yet,” she says. Slack says it is “where work happens” but for Alex and others the livestream nature of Slack is unproductive. She felt a requirement of digital presenteeism and was unable to “take a break to make a cup of coffee, grab some lunch or go to the bathroom, let alone concentrate”. Responding to Slack messages can feel like it adds another layer of demands (Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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