The New Future of Work Report
TL;DR
2+ hours uninterrupted: 2.5× more code written
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This large-scale study of 30,000 Microsoft employees provided empirical validation for the maker's schedule concept. Researchers found that makers with 2+ hours of uninterrupted time wrote 2.5× more code, while those with less than 1-hour blocks reported 73% inability to complete complex tasks.
The study also revealed that the average knowledge worker has only 37 minutes between meetings - far too short for meaningful deep work - explaining widespread complaints about meeting overload.
Key Findings from Research (2021)
- 2+ hours uninterrupted: 2.5× more code written
- Less than 1 hour blocks: 73% report inability to complete complex tasks
- Average time between meetings: 37 minutes
- Meeting fragmentation is primary barrier to deep work