<ul><li>"Vampire tasks," those draining administrative duties like responding to emails and scheduling meetings, are notorious for sapping productivity in the workplace.</li><li>Cecily Motley, a workplace expert, highlights their detrimental effect on focus and efficiency. To combat this, she suggests three key strategies: timeboxing, silencing notifications, and setting stricter boundaries.</li><li>By allocating specific time slots for admin tasks, minimizing interruptions, and learning to say "no" to unnecessary work, individuals can reclaim their productivity. Leveraging AI tools like Harriet and Grammarly further streamlines these tasks, allowing for more time to be dedicated to high-value projects.</li></ul>

‘Vampire tasks’ are killing your productivity at work, says workplace expert—how to focus and get more done

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