Infographic: Identifying and fending off workplace space invaders

The most daunting challenges at work often stem from working with other people.

If you’ve ever been a cubicle jockey, you know what—or whom—we’re talking about.

Workfront has created an infographic detailing five pernicious “species” of time-wasting office denizens. It uses classic video game avatars to highlight workplace distractions caused by “The Oversharer,” “The Inbox Inundator” and the dreaded “Note Stalker.” “The New Bestie” and “The Cubicle Crusher” are other lurking dangers who can sap your time—and your patience.

Instead of suggesting that you consume mushrooms or gear up a roundhouse kick to neutralize the threat, Workfront offers more helpful suggestions to mitigate the perils of these office denizens.