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For young Americans, the workplace is the new phoneless frontier. 'It allows us to hyper focus on the task at hand,' says employer

Saturday, August 22, 2026


Schools and some employers with teen workers have implemented phone restrictions during work hours. Employers cited in reports on the policy attribute increased focus on tasks to the restrictions, though no specific data on productivity changes was provided.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/22/is-workplace-new-phoneless-frontier-for-teens.html

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