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

Research shows that even brief mental blocks created by shifting between tasks can cost as much as 40% of someone’s productive time, the equivalent of dropping 10 IQ points from our cognitive ...

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. In a world that increasingly rewards hustle and busyness, the ...

In my experience, multitasking is the fastest way to look busy while achieving very little. On the surface, it feels productive because you’ve got emails on the go, projects open, and calls happening, ...