Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

The frenzied pursuit of responding to everything leads to multitasking – and the resulting interruptions would have fit neatly into what Ralph Waldo Emerson called “emphatic trifles.” If you’ve heard ...

We all occasionally wish we could get twice as much done in a day. In recent years, as the line between work and home life blurred beyond comprehension, that wish grew especially pronounced. This also ...

We’re all time-poor, so multi-tasking is seen as a necessity of modern living. We answer work emails while watching TV, make shopping lists in meetings and listen to podcasts when doing the dishes. We ...

Multitasking may seem like a good way to get more done — but evidence suggests the opposite. Here’s the truth about multitasking, and what to do instead. Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in ...

How many times have you been asked during a job interview, “Are you a good multitasker?” or “How do you juggle multiple tasks at once?” How often has your boss said that you need to multitask better ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Multitasking often reduces productivity Focused work with strategic breaks can boost efficiency and meet deadlines Prioritizing clear ...