According to a study by Slack, 30% of the average U.K. desk worker's day is spent on "performative work," or tasks done to appear busy but don't contribute to company goals, due to the prevailing belief that productivity is measured by visibility. Experts suggest that businesses should move toward measuring the quality of outputs rather than time spent, and trust employees to work flexibly and independently, which will potentially increase motivation and prevent burnout. Q: Is the pursuit of visibility hindering true productivity in the workplace? Share your thoughts with us on Inside.com. |