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The Worst Workplace Distractions

The Worst Workplace Distractions

Emily Keller / Business Week

July 02, 2008

If you think it’s getting harder and harder to concentrate at work, you’re not alone. Experts say workplace distractions are so widespread that even managers who extend their workday hours cannot avoid disruptions by colleagues, which come in the form of project requests, meeting reminders, last-minute or changing demands, emotional breakdowns, and even expressions of love.

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