Free to focus: expert advice on employee distractions and how to remove them
Life and style | The Guardian
When people are distracted, they’re more likely to trip up – and even cause data breaches. Here’s how to reduce the noise, and help staff regain focus …
With more of us working from home more often, online security is a bigger concern for businesses than ever. But rather than dramatic attacks from outside sources, 90% of data breaches are actually caused by human error, says security firm Zivver. Distractions at work (be it at home or the office) are among the factors that create errors that can lead to these data breaches. We asked three experts about the issues that can dent productivity, disrupt employees’ focus and compromise security – and how to mitigate them.
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