Workplace distractions are ever-present, posing risks of lost productivity and even injuries.
Employees who are interrupted while working with machinery or dangerous materials may see their concentration lapse, resulting in an injury, or worse. And productivity can be hit when office workers are regularly distracted, interrupting their workflow.
Following an interruption, it may take a couple of minutes or longer for your employees to return their concentration to work. These short, but regular interruptions and recovery periods add up to large amounts of lost productive time.
There are a multitude of workplace distractions that can affect employee safety and productivity that employers need to be aware of. Workplace Distractions Hurt Your Employees and Business