Are you drowning in emails and back-to-back meetings? You’re not alone. Research shows that employees spend nearly two full workdays each week just handling emails and attending meetings—leaving little time for deep work and meaningful productivity.
If you’re looking to reclaim your workday, increase efficiency, and reduce stress, it’s time to rethink how you handle emails and meetings. Let’s explore the best strategies to cut through the noise and get more done.
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TOPICS COVERED
– Employees spend nearly two full workdays per week on emails and meetings.
– 8.8 hours per week are spent reading and writing emails, often on non-urgent matters.
– 7.5 hours per week are spent in scheduled meetings, many of which lack clear objectives.
– Only 43% of employees’ time is spent on actual work, while 57% is spent on communication.
– Setting boundaries (limiting “Reply All,” implementing quiet hours) can cut down communication overload.
– Collaboration tools can streamline communication and reduce long email chains.
– Lack of deep concentration leads to longer work hours, stress, and burnout.
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