Can Smart Phone Breaks Improve Productivity?

Few people would ever think that playing games at work could actually make you more productive. According to a new study, in moderation these little breaks can refresh your head and actually improve work performance. There is a caveat though. The study was limited to just 72 employees and when playing games becomes more of an obsession, certainly an hour lost gaming during the workday would hinder progress. Likewise, undercover surveillance of restaurants and bars also shows that some workers will undoubtedly ignore customers and use cell phones as a way to pass the time. Since coffee breaks can often be just as effective and less likely to cause major work interruptions, the study may be a little misleading. This of course assumes that the break-room area itself is not too much of a social distraction.