The majority of Canadians hit their productivity peak on Mondays and Tuesdays, and most professionals get more done in the earlier portion of the day, according to a survey conducted by the human resources consulting firm Robert Half in 2019
The pandemic has changed a lot about how we work, but it hasn’t changed when we are most productive, with most Canadians accomplishing more in the earlier part of the week and earlier in the day. Experts say these patterns are a strong argument for giving workers greater flexibility, and allowing them to schedule their focused time, creative time and breaks at optimal moments.
“What the research shows pretty clearly is that, for the vast majority of the population, they tend to do their best analytic work – the heads-down focused typical white-collar work – earlier in the day,” said Daniel Pink, author ofResearch has found that individuals have a natural inclination to stop and start their day at a certain time. Those natural rhythms are known as a “chronotype,” and understanding your chronotype can be key to maximizing your productivity.
Mr. Pink adds that these patterns provide a strong argument for greater autonomy and flexibility in the workplace. While “It’s thinking about how we engage the human brain in the way we show up, our own personal energy, and the way we design experiences, whether it’s a meeting or a conversation,” she said.
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