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Re:True cost of email: We only get 1h 12min/day of uninterru... by mc32 on Thursday May 10, 2018 @10:41AM (#17039243)
One of my previous managers was a stickler for prompt email responses (read in real-time). It was irksome. I’m very happy to see others recognizing the detriment of the passive aggressive behavior in the guise of productivity is in practice a way for poor managers to “excersise their will” on their reports. And ironically it leads to loss of productivity.
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Re:True cost of email: We only get 1h 12min/day of uninterru... by walshemj on Thursday May 10, 2018 @10:57AM (#17039378)
I have had to tell coworkers(usually younger ones) that I don't always read my email when it comes in - if its really important pick up the phone.

If I am heads down working on a problem I might look at email when I get in at 8:45 but not look at again until after lunch.

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