3 in 5 workers try to be 'active' online even while not working, a new Slack report says

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 02:21

Computer programmer working on computer code in an office — 3 in 5 workers try to be 'active' online even while not working, a new Slack report says.
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63% of workers surveyed say they keep their status actively online, even when not working, per Slack.
Employees spend 32% of their time on performative and busy work, per the survey.
These findings come amid an ongoing debate about hustle culture and performative productivity.

About 3 in 5, or 63% of workers surveyed by workplace messaging app Slack said they try to keep their status "actively online," even if they're not working.