Microsoft: Meetings reduce productivity

Meetings are reducing employee productivity, according to a Microsoft study reported by the finansist_busines Telegram channel.

The Microsoft Work Trend Index (June 2025 special report) shows that most people experience two natural performance peaks: midday and evening.

However, most meetings are scheduled during 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM, exactly when people are most focused.

As a result, employees spend their most productive hours in meetings instead of getting meaningful work done.

Experts recommend scheduling focused work outside peak meeting hours or reducing the number of meetings altogether. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!