Here’s a fun new word to say. But maybe don’t tell your boss you know what it means . . .
One in three workers in a new poll admit to “fauxductivity” . . . making it LOOK like you’re productive when you’re not really doing much.
A common example is using a mouse-jiggler app, so it looks like you’re at your computer. But it could also be as simple as claiming you worked hours that you didn’t work.
A third of low-level employees admit to stuff like that. And around half of managers say fauxductivity is a problem in general. But that last stat is pretty rich once you hear this . . .
The poll found managers are actually MORE likely to be “fauxductive.” 37% of managers admit to it, compared to 32% of non-managers.
Here are the top five reasons for fauxductivity: Better work-life balance . . . feeling burnt out . . . not enough work to do . . . unrealistic expectations from their boss . . . and wanting to appease upper management.
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