You might say browser tabs are the new litmus test for multitasking. The more tabs you have open, the more multitasking work you’re doing, and the less likely you ...

“Multitasking appeals to many people because it creates the illusion of efficiency and control in a fast-paced, ...

Follow these tips to be present in the moment and increase productivity You’ve got a smartwatch on your wrist, Siri in your palm, and emails notifications popping up on your computer screen all day ...

I remember becoming acutely aware of students’ multi-tasking abilities in 2005. I watched my daughter, who was a senior in high school, do her homework while also enjoying four other inputs—music from ...

A whole new generation of multi-taskers is upon us. These young people know how to use cell phones, text messages, the Web, video games, IPods, and assorted other electronic gizmos, often at the same ...

Think you’re good at multi-tasking? Feeling energized that you can whip through email messages while simultaneously listening to discussions on a conference call? You might not be as efficient as you ...

(MoneyWatch) Juggling a lot at once these days? If you pride yourself on being a master of multi-tasking, you could be over-estimating how efficient you truly are. According to Dave Crenshaw, small ...

In my innovation and growth course at Columbia Business School, I note the productivity-destroying consequences of having people on too many projects at the same time, citing a study reported back in ...

When it comes to business, many people rave about multi-tasking. It seems to make sense–everyone has so many things to do (and is so stuck for time) that doing several things at once works. But over ...