THE LEAST PRODUCTIVE TIME OF THE WEEK

A new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health looked at how workers use their computers to find which days of the week are most — and least — productive. The researchers examined the computer use of 789 employees at a large energy company for two years. By looking at computer usage metrics — things like typing speed, typing errors and mouse activity — they came up with what they believe is objective data on computer work patterns. They then compared computer use on different days of the week and times of the day to see if any patterns emerged.
– The winner of least-productive time of the week? It’s Friday afternoon — to the surprise of almost no one.
– Overall, the most productive day of the week is Monday.
* ‘Cause on Mondays, you’re too tired to leave your desk much.
* Here’s how I know this is true: I had this story on Friday, but I was too lazy to read it so I saved it for today.
* Small problem. They’re assuming all that typing and mouse activity had to do with work. YEAH, RIGHT.
* One company, one set of employees. I bet they came up with this study on a Friday afternoon.