You know the drill: you’re just getting started, and your colleague comes in to tell you another nonsensical story. The interrupting can be super irritating. Yet it turns out that interrupting can have a positive effect on our sense of belonging. This is what American researchers have concluded.
If you work in an office environment, you probably recognize it. You’re in the middle of a project, concentrating hard, and a colleague is at your desk asking for help. Or worse, showing a picture of their child or pet. Of course, there are downsides to being interrupted. The disadvantages according to the researchers are increased stress and decreased energy. Despite the disadvantages, employees also felt more like they “belonged. This will ultimately lead to more job satisfaction!
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