Cologne, Germany - Doctors in Germany have discovered that anyone who takes on too many tasks in the workplace wastes time and puts their health at risk. Occupational physicians from Germany's main safety and quality organisation, Cologne-based TUEV, warn against multi-tasking and say brains that constantly have to deal with new tasks become slower and more prone to mistakes.
The doctors recommend setting priorities in the workplace such as setting aside one or two parts of the day for answering emails or making telephone calls.
They also advise performing one task after the other, pointing out that anyone who answers an email immediately must constantly interrupt another action.
Some of the problems that can arise from this form of shifting task include headaches, nervousness, high blood pressure, depression and insomnia.
As soon as these symptoms arise, the affected person should immediately reorganise their working habits, the doctors advise.
