Job Success
Avoid Five Common Work-Related Pitfalls
Productivity pitfall: Distraction
Scenario:
You arrive at work early in order to meet a deadline. Your coworker stops by your desk to chat, and before you realize it 40 minutes have passed and your deadline is fast approaching.
Distractions such as chatting with coworkers and surfing the Web for pleasure waste a lot of time at work.
Solutions:
- Limit your trips to the break room.
- When others distract you, chat for a few moments, then politely tell them you are trying to meet a tight deadline.
- Avoid surfing the Web for pleasure at work. It is unprofessional and can get you into trouble.
- Create a to-do list and stick to it.
