Your Open Office is Giving You Secondhand ADHD
2025-08-16
A developer tracked his coding patterns for a month and discovered he's three times more creative at home than in the office. Constant interruptions in the open office led to significant 'exploring' time (re-reading code) instead of focused coding. This isn't just about productivity; the environment fundamentally alters his work style. Research shows it takes 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption, impossible in a busy office. He used data to convince his manager to let him work from home on complex tasks, reserving office time for collaboration. The article highlights how office environments impact individual productivity and the power of data-driven optimization.
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