Flow.com examined the usage information of more than 37,000 Flow users to understand employee productivity. Flow is a productivity measure that shows how much work gets done. The magnitude of the Friday fall in productivity was astounding.
They analyzed the daily averages of all the important activities that people performed, such as creating tasks, delegating, completing tasks, and engaging in discussions. Surprisingly, their findings revealed that Friday consistently showcased the lowest level of productivity.
While the Monday Mania generates a burst of productivity, the Friday Slump causes the opposite effect. On Fridays, less work is completed than on Mondays, by 35%. There is a notable decrease in tasks by 35%, a 25% decrease in comments being posted, a 28% decrease in assignments being passed between team members, and a significant 45% decrease in jobs being completed
