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Some surprising ways multitasking can make you less—not more—efficient. June 18, 2013— -- intro: We all do it: Texting while walking, sending emails during meetings, chatting on the phone while ...

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In the modern workplace, multitasking is a common expectation, yet it can be a double-edged sword. While it allows teams to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, it can also lead to a decline in the ...

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