Join us for an enlightening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast with our special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita at the University of California, Irvine, and acclaimed author of Attention Span. 

Scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, this episode addresses the challenges of maintaining focus in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.  

Dr. Mark will share insights from over two decades of research into how digital media impacts our multitasking, productivity, and overall well-being. With her extensive experience as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research and her recognition as a leader in Human-Computer Interaction, Dr. Mark offers strategies to help professionals reclaim their focus and foster balance in an increasingly distracted world. 

In this episode, we’ll explore actionable solutions to combat attention fatigue and discover how workplaces can adapt to support healthier digital habits. 

Whether you’re a remote worker, a team leader, or simply navigating the complexities of the digital age, this conversation promises invaluable takeaways for improving productivity and mental clarity. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• The surprising science behind our 47-second attention spans and their impact on productivity and mental health. 
• The hidden costs of multitasking, including increased errors, longer task completion times, and heightened stress. 
• Practical strategies to cultivate meta-awareness and build intentional digital habits. 
• How attentional rhythms ebb and flow throughout the day, and how to structure tasks for peak productivity. 
• The benefits of implementing quiet time in workplaces to restore cognitive resources and foster creativity. 

Mark your calendar and tune in for this transformative discussion on the future of attention in the workplace!