I wonder if they separated the numbers for different workplace environments. Like, in an open office concept, is it even worse, or do people email and IM less, offsetting what would clearly be in person interruptions and distractions? Either way, we are terrible at multitasking and the new push to communicate more, is not helping…
Back in 2015, Malcolm Gladwell wrote about school shootings. He reached a conclusion that no one on any side of the debate about gun violence wants to reach, because frankly it’s depressing to think about. That they were actually tied together, a very long and drawn-out riot that was going to keep happening as long…
Recently, while meeting with a vendor doing a software demo, the sales rep for said vendor assured me that: “You’d have an assigned project manager, and you’ll have their cell phone number and can reach them anywhere, anytime, even if you have an issue come up at 2AM”. My biggest takeaway from that? There’s a…
I really couldn’t agree with the summary more. If you have to review any email, thread it. “In summary, email threading should be implemented in every case. It makes review more efficient, more consistent, and can streamline even the smallest review project.” If you’ve never thought about it, read the article to get an idea…
I suppose, at this point in my life, that it should never surprise me that organizations that espouse their “great culture”, often fall short of those claims in the day-to-day operations. I’ve seen this, and many, many more examples. “These gaps can take many forms. A company might espouse “work-life balance” but not offer paid…
Even though I work at one of those outside law firms, this has always made total sense to me: “The survey also found that bringing the e-discovery process in-house is a common and effective way to control spending. Seventy-five percent of the respondents said they are using the technique to control e-discovery costs, and it was given…