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How to conquer an overloaded inbox

If you're drowning in emails, getting your inbox down to zero may seem like an unattainable goal but experts say it can be done. Here's how.

Natasha BoddyWork & Careers reporter

Jul 29, 2020 – 10.47am

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When it comes to productivity-sapping chores at work, email is perhaps one of the biggest offenders.

The average office worker receives more than 120 emails a day and they spend a quarter of their day reading and responding to emails.

Natasha Boddy is Work & Careers reporter with The Australian Financial Review. She was previously a homepage editor and online producer.

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