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I agree that it's hard for some people (managers) to see a relaxed, happy person and believe that they're also totally productive. I don't blame them either; I
by kody 7y ago
I agree that it's hard for some people (managers) to see a relaxed, happy person and believe that they're also totally productive.
I don't blame them either; I feel like the image of overly-caffeinated, stressed-out people is embedded in our collective consciousness as representative of High Productivity and our lizard brains can't seem to be able to reconcile that with the data that is saying "relaxed people who make enough money, are treated well, and have the freedom to live satisfactory lives outside the office will most probably be more productive, focused, and effective at work."
- bluntfang 7y ago>I feel like the image of overly-caffeinated, stressed-out people is embedded in our collective consciousness as representative of High Productivity Don't forget about the over prescription of amphetamines. I knew I was in a bad place when all the "high performers" (according to management) all had darting eye, chewed gum all day, and were underweight/never ate during the work day.
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- dnh44 7y agoIf it works for chickens I don't see why it can't work for people. Companies could brand themselves as "Free Range" Happy workers lay nicer eggs!
- Ididntdothis 7y agoA lot of companies brand themselves as “free range”. Just read some job ads and see how happy people are and how much fun they have at work. And like with “ free range eggs” you have to a very close look to see how true the claims are.