How on-the-job distractions can drive high performance
Diversions like air hockey or a bumper pool table can give hardworking staffers a needed break, leaving them refreshed and ready to solve tough problems or come up with brilliant ideas.
It sounds counterintuitive, but an office environment with the right mix of distractions is actually a part of a high performance culture.
The reason is simple: We don’t have the mental endurance to work straight through the business day.
Supporting this, research continues to show that adding breaks to your workday is essential for staying productive . Further, not only does it protect you against burnout in the short and long term, it also enhances your ability to innovate.
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