Microsoft study reveals workers trapped in ‘Infinite Workday’ cycle; says average worker receives 117 emails daily

Microsoft’s latest research paints a troubling picture of modern work life: employees are caught in what the tech giant calls an “infinite workday” that starts before dawn and stretches well into the evening. The company’s June Work Trend Index Special Report, released on June 17, reveals how digital communication has created an “always on” environment that’s fragmenting focus time and blurring the boundaries between work and personal life. Based on analysis of trillions of productivity signals from Microsoft 365 users worldwide, the study shows workers are experiencing constant interruptions, with the average employee being pinged every two minutes during work hours.