How we minimize interruptions and improve focus at work A new message pops up all the time, a call is pending or someone “just has a quick question”. Many people are familiar with this from their day-to-day work. But what do all these interruptions actually do to our concentration? In… Read More »New podcast episode: Flow instead of frustration
In today’s hybrid work environments, achieving a balance between individual focused work and teamwork is very challenging, but crucial. The DIZH-funded project addresses this challenge with FlowTeams, a solution that enhances team awareness by sharing work schedules and availability information. By integrating with communication apps like Teams & Zoom as… Read More »Better Balancing Focused Work and Collaboration in Hybrid Teams
Are you working in a knowledge work team and have frequent interactions with your co-workers? Do you sometimes find it challenging to balance focused work and collaborating with or helping your team? Then this study, conducted by the University of Zurich, might be valuable to you! https://youtu.be/sSs4gDe1MGU We are looking… Read More »Call for Participation: Fostering focused work and collaboration in hybrid teams
Researchers in the Canton of Zurich are responding to immediate challenges with measures that can be implemented quickly. With the Call for Rapid Action proposals, the DIZH supports the realisation of innovative solutions. These are based on interdisciplinary cooperation between the UZH, ZHAW, ZHdK and PHZH, with the involvement of… Read More »The DIZH Innovation program supports nine projects to overcome the last mile