When it comes to productivity, focus, and attention, it’s easy to ignore reality and tell ourselves we’re doing just fine. But the numbers don’t lie. Read our best data-driven articles on the science of doing good work.
According to our latest survey, the traditional “workday” is dead. Out of 850+ knowledge workers from around the globe, 92% admit they regularly working in the evenings and on weekends.
After analyzing anonymized datasets from more than 14,000 users across the U.S. we found some unexpected changes to how people are using digital devices during coronavirus.
We spoke to 850+ knowledge workers–both in-office and remote–to understand the unique struggles and strategies for working remotely. Here’s what they said.
If you’re currently working from home—even just temporarily—the good news is that the data shows you’ll be as or more productive than when in an office.
It’s no secret that most of us spend too much time on our phones. Despite being incredible tools for keeping us connected and informed, our screen time can have a pretty negative impact on our focus and attention. Especially during the work day.
Screen time stats 2019: Here’s how much you use your phone during the workday Read More »
Our mission at RescueTime is to help you find balance and spend more time on the things that truly matter to you. To help you get there, we analyzed 185 million working hours to see what gets in the way of finding work life balance.
If 2018 felt like a long year, you’re not alone… For those who attempt to keep up with the 24/7 news cycle, the past 12 months have felt like a firehose of breaking stories, social media scandals, and more than a few moments that made you throw up your hands and yell “Are you kidding
The biggest (and most distracting) news stories of 2018 according to data Read More »
As jobs shift from repetitive tasks to more creative thinking and collaboration, effective workplace communication is becoming a necessary skill that few of us have.
As the old saying goes, “time is money.” And sometimes it’s easier to understand the impact of communication overuse when you put it in dollars and cents.
Slack and email “cost” companies an average of $28,209 per employee every year Read More »
There’s no getting over the fact that you need to use email and instant messengers to do your job. But if we’re constantly switching our focus from a task at hand to checking emails or Slack messages, we’re never giving ourselves the chance to truly focus on the work that matters.
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