Microsoft study finds what's stopping us from being productive at work is...work

• Microsoft report warns of "the infinite workday" creeping in
• Workers are coming online earlier and finishing later than ever before
• They're also being interrupted by an email or chat message every few minutes

New research from Microsoft has revealed many of us are struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance - and that an overload of tasks could be what's stopping us from achieving any kind of productivity.

The company's June 2025 Work Trend Index Special Report has warned of "the infinite workday" which it says is a "significant shift" in the hours we work, largely thanks to the influence of hybrid working locations - and, of course, AI.

The report, based on "trillions" of productivity signals such as emails, chat messages and meetings gathered across Microsoft 365, warns the modern workday no longer has a clear beginning or end - and has urged for ...