workplace interruption
[/ˈwɜrkpleɪs ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/]
nounpl: workplace interruptions
interrupção no local de trabalho
1. An unexpected break or disturbance in work activities that disrupts focus and concentration
Frequent workplace interruptions reduced the team's productivity by 30%.
Interrupções frequentes no local de trabalho reduziram a produtividade da equipe em 30%.
2. An unscheduled communication, meeting, or event that breaks the flow of ongoing work tasks
Email notifications are a common workplace interruption that affects deep work.
Notificações de email são uma interrupção comum no local de trabalho que afeta o trabalho profundo.
3. Any distraction or intrusion from colleagues, meetings, or external sources during work hours
She installed a 'do not disturb' sign to minimize workplace interruptions.
Ela instalou uma placa de 'não perturbe' para minimizar as interrupções no local de trabalho.
In Brazilian corporate culture, workplace interruptions are increasingly recognized as productivity killers, with companies implementing 'focus time' policies and remote work options to combat them. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like NYC, there's a growing movement toward asynchronous communication to reduce interruptions and support deep work cultures.
NYC Slang
disruption to the workflow; 'getting interrupted on the job'
Related Idioms & Phrases
break one's concentration
lose one's train of thought
stop and start work
knock on the door interruptions
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