Distraction is one of the most significant and constant enemies of productivity. Some estimates say it can take as much as 23 minutes to get refocused on a task after a distraction. Obviously, in certain workplaces prone to frequent distractions, that can eat up the bulk of a day if not controlled.
While many proponents of remote work argue that workplace distractions should naturally decrease with employees working from home offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone with a home office—and especially those with children at home because of the pandemic—can attest to the fact that there are plenty of distractions at home, as well.
