Indeed

Indeed is a job portal, a platform connecting job seekers with employers. It is newsworthy due to a recent survey it conducted in Germany, in collaboration with the Appinio market research institute. The survey, which polled 1000 hybrid working employees, revealed that a significant portion of the German workforce engages in performative productivity. This involves actions like sending emails at night and maintaining a visible online status to appear more engaged and productive to their managers. The findings highlight a potential disconnect between perceived and actual productivity in German offices and raise questions about the factors driving this behavior, including the role of leadership and the emphasis on visibility over genuine output. The survey's results are relevant as they shed light on current workplace dynamics and the pressures employees face in hybrid work environments.