Read the full report on the Front Blog: https://frontapp.com/blog/2019/01/28/context-switching/ Context switching has taken control of our workdays. Distracting us and making us more error-prone at work, context switching happens when we’re forced to move from one tool, software or messaging app to another before completing a task. To take a closer look at how context switching is impacting our mood and ability to get work done, we surveyed 2,000 workers across the US. Overwhelmingly, people reported that context switching is causing us a great deal of stress. Read more: https://frontapp.com/blog/2019/01/28/context-switching/ https://frontapp.com/blog/2019/01/30/10-best-tools-to-keep-your-team-focused/

1. The hidden cause of your
stress at work
Context
Switching

2. 68% of people said the number
of emails they’ve sent and received has
risen over the last 3 years
WE’RE GETTING MORE MESSAGES
THAN EVER

3. of people said they use chat
tools primarily for non-urgent
or non-work-related
communications
MESSAGES AREN’T
ALWAYS PRODUCTIVE
34%

4. 1/3 of people
said their work is interrupted 10
or more times each day
MORE MESSAGES BRING MORE INTERRUPTIONS

5. said all the work-related notifications
they get via email, text, push, & chat
make their job stressful
2/3 of people
CONSTANT INTERRUPTIONS ARE
STRESSING US OUT

6. 70%of people
who reported that their work
is very stressful have seen the
amount of email increase
in the past year
NOT SURPRISINGLY, WHEN EMAIL PILES UP,
STRESS DOES TOO

7. 70%of those who said work is
stressful strongly agreed that constant
interruptions make us less happy
THE STRESS IS TAKING A TOLL
ON OUR HAPPINESS

8. This survey was conducted on Front’s behalf by Market Cube from
August 6 - 14, 2018. Respondents were 2,000 adults in the US that
have a work email address and work with one or more colleagues on a
regular basis.
Research methodology: