📺 Stream EntrepreneurTV for Free 📺

Yes, You're Probably Guilty of the Biggest Office Time Wasters (Infographic) A recent survey proves you're not alone in thinking certain work disruptions are a waste of time.

By Linda Lacina

entrepreneur daily

While stuck in a never-ending meeting, have you ever wondered what would happen if that meeting went head-to-head with other time wasters like getting approvals or running random fire drills? AtTask wondered this as well and decided to find an answer. The Utah-based maker of project management software surveyed 250 marketing professionals about the top inefficiencies they face. The results were translated into this infographic that pits time wasters against each other, March Madness-style, finding the ultimate champion: Distractions and Interruptions. (According to those surveyed, 80 percent of interruptions were found to have little or no value.) Take a look at the findings and feel redeemed.

Click to Enlarge+
Why You Can't Get Anything Done Explained in a March Madness Bracket (Infographic)

Linda Lacina

Entrepreneur Staff

Linda Lacina is the former managing editor at Entrepreneur.com. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, Dow Jones MarketWatch and Family Circle. Email her at llacina@entrepreneur.com. Follow her at @lindalacina on Twitter. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Science & Technology

She Ditched Her Steady Job in Tech to Pursue Her Love of Food. Now She's a Food Network Champion and Celebrated Cookbook Author.

A self-taught vegan chef known for her sustainable cooking practices, Chef Priyanka Naik's journey from the tech world to the Food Network is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Hear her insights into how embracing your unique path can lead to entrepreneurial success.

Leadership

9 Productivity Tips That the 1% Know to Follow

Is your inner high-performer waiting to be unleashed? If so, here's what the 1% swear by for peak productivity.

Devices

Save More Than 70 Percent on This iPad Pro

This refurbished iPad Pro comes with 32GB of storage space.

Starting a Business

Ask Marc | Get Free Business Advice From the Co-Founder of Netflix

Get the answers to your most challenging business problems during our next Ask Marc, live Q&A, on 5/9/24 at 2 PM ET. You don't want to miss it—send in your questions now.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Franchise

Franchising Is Not For Everyone. Explore These Lucrative Alternatives to Expand Your Business.

Not every business can be franchised, nor should it. While franchising can be the right growth vehicle for someone with an established brand and proven concept that's ripe for growth, there are other options available for business owners.