Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

877: Productivity is Plunging. Why? by Amber Waugaman

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Feb 24, 2023
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INSIGHT

Rethinking Productivity Measurement

  • Productivity is best measured by results rather than hours worked, especially for knowledge workers.
  • The 40-hour workweek is outdated, originating from the Industrial Revolution and manual labor contexts.
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Employee Engagement Drives Productivity

  • Increased productivity comes from better tools, efficient processes, automation, and highly engaged employees.
  • Employee engagement is often overlooked as a key productivity driver compared to technology and automation.
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Leadership and Productivity Drop

  • Leaders often blame employees, the pandemic, or labor shortages for productivity drops instead of examining their own role.
  • Employees recalibrate their effort levels based on workplace fairness and engagement, signaling a need for leadership change.
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