While we all try to minimize the need to make personal phone calls at work, it simply is not possible to avoid them all. Sometimes, you need to make an appointme… See more

Now, onto the next scenario for asking not to be disturbed at work – often, we have projects on deadlines. If you need to re-type a four-page budget and have five minutes to … See more

Our brains need to read, think, create, and focus. It’s hard to do when someone is talking or someone is constantly knocking on your door. In the open-plan office, you need head… See more

If you are being disturbed at work a great deal and it is interfering with your productivity, it may be something you can bring up during staff meetings. A polite way to phrase t… See more