Noisy, interruption-prone offices make employees unmotivated, stressed, and frustrated, according to Udemy's 2018 Workplace Distraction Report. The antidote? Employers could boost morale -- and their bottom line -- by giving people training for staying productive despite distractions. Toluna Group surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. workers on behalf of Udemy, and found that workplace distractions are causing more than half (54 percent) to not perform as well as they should; 50 percent say they're significantly less productive; and 20 percent say they are not able to reach full potential, advance in career. Distractions can also wreak an emotional toll on workers: The constant barrage of interruptions actually makes 34 percent of the survey's respondents like their jobs less. "Stress, frustration, and lack of motivation are consistent reactions across the generations, but younger workers are even more likely to disengage," the authors write. "Companies need to be aware of how workplace distraction can damage employee morale and retention because it's hard to win people back once they've reached their limits." Related: Why it's so hard to do good work in an office However, employers aren't doing much, if anything, to instruct workers on how to manage the constant barrage of noise, interruptions, and notifications in order to maintain performance, according to survey respondents. Even though they think training would help them manage distraction, 66 percent of respondents haven't spoken to their managers about the need for more training, perhaps because they feel insecure about revealing areas of perceived weakness – and admitting they are tempted by their own personal devices, Udemy experts write. "What's needed is more training on using technology efficiently at work, but employees also need support filling in gaps in their soft skills," the authors write. "These include fundamentals like achieving focus and time management as well as dealing with distractions of the modern workplace that will help them succeed even as more new distractions are added to the mix." Other ways that employers can help reduce workplace distraction, according to survey respondents: Allow flexible schedules, remote options, 40 percent; Establish designated spaces for quiet vs. noisy work, 38 percent; Provide training on time management, effective meeting skills, etc., 37 percent; Define cultural norms around noise levels, interruptions, etc., 31 percent; and regular "no meeting" days, 23 percent. "Your employees want to be focused, productive, and engaged" the authors write. "They just need supportive employers that set them up for success. Work with people on flexible solutions for eliminating distractions and, where that's not realistic, help them master the art of performing despite distractions."