It can be hard staying super productive day in day out. We all know about the Monday blues, but did you know there are whole months where we apparently aren’t pulling our weight? The worst are December and then January. What are the top distractions for workers?

Well top of the list is gossiping and chatting followed by spending time on Facebook and then answering personal emails. Then there’s clockwatching , making hot drinks/time spent in the workplace kitchen, using online shopping or banking apps, looking for other employment and taking toilet breaks when not necessarily needed.

So what gives workers a boost or incentive to work harder?
Here are some of the things most people mention:
an annual bonus, receiving more credit and praise and improvements within their working environment.