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Many Japanese companies have really fucked up ways of measuring "work". They work hard to make these AI and tech-based things to measure some dumb stats that ha

Many Japanese companies have really fucked up ways of measuring "work". They work hard to make these AI and tech-based things to measure some dumb stats that have nothing to do with getting actual work done. I've heard of a company measuring how "well" a meeting went based on some AI analysis of people smiling. So much time here is wasted on managing workers and talking about how to work, instead of just getting shit done.

raxxorraxor 4y ago
There is an urban legend that being asleep at work would be seen as being productive since you obviously work so hard. This would be my chance to become employee of the month.
- Aeolun 4y ago
  Depends on when you are asleep and how you act when you wake up to help your colleagues.
- ethbr0 4y ago
  Some jackass dean or administration flunky complained about (sleep deprived) students asleep on the couches in Georgia Tech's Klaus CS building. I guess it didn't look good for donors or something. So they put up a bunch of signs above each couch and bench that said "No sleeping." I've still got a collection of pictures of people sleeping directly under the signs. Fight the power. :-)
bregma 4y ago
The moment a measure becomes a KPI it is not longer a useful KPI.
- andrekandre 4y ago
  yep, and people, especially many managers just DO NOT seem to understand that... they look at you like your speaking klingon....
  - webmaven 4y ago
    Now KPI is stuck in my head as Klingon Productivity Indicator… "You have challenged me for the position of Employee of the Month, and must now meet me in single combat…! Do not forget to bring your Bat'leth, I will not be merciful." "Live Gagh will no longer be provided in the break room, as it was encouraging too many breaks. " "The sales team has no honor, and our Product Manager acted like a spineless P'taaq in that meeting! I have deleted their logins and assumed command myself!" " A true Klingon warrior tests their code in production." "What is this talk of "Pull Requests"? A true Klingon warrior makes DEMANDS! " "The beatings will continue until this team shows a TRUE warrior spirit. " " This burndown chart is pitiful. It is barely singed!" " When I take a mental health day, it is for YOUR mental health. Do not waste this opportunity. " "You joined our team over a year ago and have still not challenged me for my position. We need to discuss your career goals."
andrekandre 4y ago
> I've heard of a company measuring how "well" a meeting went based on some AI analysis of people smiling. So much time here is wasted on managing workers and talking about how to work, instead of just getting shit done. its ironic because this is what it was like in the soviet union from what i hear...

raxxorraxor 4y ago

There is an urban legend that being asleep at work would be seen as being productive since you obviously work so hard. This would be my chance to become employee of the month.

Aeolun 4y ago
Depends on when you are asleep and how you act when you wake up to help your colleagues.
ethbr0 4y ago
Some jackass dean or administration flunky complained about (sleep deprived) students asleep on the couches in Georgia Tech's Klaus CS building. I guess it didn't look good for donors or something. So they put up a bunch of signs above each couch and bench that said "No sleeping." I've still got a collection of pictures of people sleeping directly under the signs. Fight the power. :-)

bregma 4y ago

The moment a measure becomes a KPI it is not longer a useful KPI.

andrekandre 4y ago
yep, and people, especially many managers just DO NOT seem to understand that... they look at you like your speaking klingon....
- webmaven 4y ago
  Now KPI is stuck in my head as Klingon Productivity Indicator… "You have challenged me for the position of Employee of the Month, and must now meet me in single combat…! Do not forget to bring your Bat'leth, I will not be merciful." "Live Gagh will no longer be provided in the break room, as it was encouraging too many breaks. " "The sales team has no honor, and our Product Manager acted like a spineless P'taaq in that meeting! I have deleted their logins and assumed command myself!" " A true Klingon warrior tests their code in production." "What is this talk of "Pull Requests"? A true Klingon warrior makes DEMANDS! " "The beatings will continue until this team shows a TRUE warrior spirit. " " This burndown chart is pitiful. It is barely singed!" " When I take a mental health day, it is for YOUR mental health. Do not waste this opportunity. " "You joined our team over a year ago and have still not challenged me for my position. We need to discuss your career goals."

andrekandre 4y ago

> I've heard of a company measuring how "well" a meeting went based on some AI analysis of people smiling. So much time here is wasted on managing workers and talking about how to work, instead of just getting shit done. its ironic because this is what it was like in the soviet union from what i hear...