Podcast | In Search of Lost Focus: Structure, balance and flexibility

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Weekly Digest   Issue #47         Podcast | In Search of Lost Focus: Structure, balance and flexibility   Our recent study found that employees typically spend 28% of their workday managing or recovering from distractions. This first episode in our podcast series, In search of Lost Focus, explores how companies can create environments that promote focus, both now and in the future.   EXPLORE NOW →

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