How AI helps businesses overcome digital overload and boost productivity
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Dropbox's Andy Wilson says enterprise leaders should focus on results instead of time spent trying to complete tasks, as they look to leverage AI to boost productivity
As summer comes to a close, many face the challenge of getting back into the swing of things after a seasonal productivity dip.
Nearly half of UK employees report being less productive during summer months — and this trend is only worsened by digital fatigue. Today’s working environment can be overwhelming, and the constant stream of notifications, emails, and meeting alerts pulls people’s attention in multiple directions, making it harder to focus.
This dip in productivity has real consequences. According to the Dropbox Economist Impact Survey, the average worker loses 122 hours a year just trying to refocus after distractions, with UK employees losing as much as 131 hours a year.
Attached to this loss of time is a...