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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rosie Mullender

Free to focus: expert advice on employee distractions and how to remove them

Side view of woman using laptop computer in modern casual office.
Switching between multiple communication platforms at work can disrupt focus. Photograph: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy United

With more of us working from home more often, online security is a bigger concern for businesses than ever. But rather than dramatic attacks from outside sources, 90% of data breaches are actually caused by human error, says security firm Zivver. Distractions at work (be it at home or the office) are among the factors that create errors that can lead to these data breaches. We asked three experts about the issues that can dent productivity, disrupt employees’ focus and compromise security – and how to mitigate them.

Communications overload
Tech companies have come up with multiple tools to help us communicate – but when it comes to focus and productivity, they can hinder as well as help.

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