Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

A new university study shows that as we age, it gets tougher to successfully "multitask," or remembering to complete one task while distracted by another. Using brain scans, a team of University of ...

A professor of developmental psychology explains why our ability to multitask changes as we age. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

We’re all time-poor, so multi-tasking is seen as a necessity of modern living. We answer work emails while watching TV, make shopping lists in meetings and listen to podcasts when doing the dishes. We ...

Does multitasking help us be more productive, or is it just stressing us out? Here's what experts say. (Getty Creative) The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great ...

One of the myths of modern life is that we can multitask, that we can perform multiple tasks simultaneously and competently. According to research by Stanford Professor Clifford Nass (otherwise known ...

"Modern work environments are fast-paced, and employers value employees who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Learning to manage your time and be productive by multitasking is a great skill ...

Multitasking may seem like a good way to get more done — but evidence suggests the opposite. Here’s the truth about multitasking, and what to do instead. Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in ...