Should you try a no-meeting week?

Knowledge‑workers spend roughly one working day every week, or 23% of their time, in a meeting. The weight of the workday often prevents employees from having uninterrupted time to concentrate, causing them to extend their hours well beyond the traditional 9-to-5. 

It’s tempting for companies to embrace the appeal of “no meetings,” hoping the extra time will lead to more focused work. But does eliminating meetings actually work? 

Grace Williams, VP of Client Relations of the PR agency PANBlast...