For many of us, being productive means spending more time working. It seems intuitive that the more time we spend on job tasks, the more we can get done. And not surprisingly, the popular literature ...

In many work cultures, people assume the best employees work non-stop while sustaining good performance. Taking breaks during work hours is often seen as a waste of time (Lim, 2002). But is that ...

In today’s always-on work culture, taking a break can often feel like a guilty pleasure. However, research continues to show that stepping away from your desk at the right times is not a distraction ...

Constant availability at work keeps attention on constant alert, much like new parent vigilance, draining judgment, focus, ...