What's Really Going On in Cubicle-land?
For the past few years we have been receiving warnings about overworked, stretched to the max, stressed out workers, 80% of whom are expected to be looking for greener pastures. Yet, according to a 2005 survey conducted by America Online and Salary.com, the average worker surveyed admitted to wasting 2.09 hours per 8 hour work day. The number one reason for the wasted time? Not enough work to do. Hmmm . . .
The topic of generational differences in the workplace also continues to receive a great deal of ongoing attention in the media. How do generational differences play into the issue of wasting time at work? According to the survey, younger workers are likely to waste more time than the dedicated boomers.
The total estimated cost to American employers of time wasted on the job? $759 Billion per year - yes that's Billion with a "B". It has to make you wonder what the impact might be of redirecting all of the wasted time back into finding ways to strengthen the overall competitiveness of American companies within the global economy.
To read Dan Malachowski's article on Salary.com, click here: Wasted Time at Work Costing Companies Billions
Posted by Denise Knutson, Senior Consultant, The H.S. Group
The topic of generational differences in the workplace also continues to receive a great deal of ongoing attention in the media. How do generational differences play into the issue of wasting time at work? According to the survey, younger workers are likely to waste more time than the dedicated boomers.
The total estimated cost to American employers of time wasted on the job? $759 Billion per year - yes that's Billion with a "B". It has to make you wonder what the impact might be of redirecting all of the wasted time back into finding ways to strengthen the overall competitiveness of American companies within the global economy.
To read Dan Malachowski's article on Salary.com, click here: Wasted Time at Work Costing Companies Billions
Posted by Denise Knutson, Senior Consultant, The H.S. Group
posted by The H.S. Group at
6:51 AM
2 Comments:
I don't see it as not enought work to do, but rather that the younger generation has grown up utilizing computers as an asset rather than fearing them like generations before them.
Computers allow them to easily multi-task throughout the day and be more efficient overall, than someone less inclined with current computer and internet technology.
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Anonymous, at 12:29 PM
Not only that, but I know that I can get just as much work done in a shorter time than some workers who are older than me do. Growing up with technology has allowed me to be more EFFICIENT with my time. So, sometimes I'm done with my work (and even go above and beyond basic requirements of my job)way before the end of an 8hour day. I hope this article doesn't give proof to older workers that younger workers are lazy. I think we can be more creative and effective in our multi-tasking - and therefore more efficient.
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Anonymous, at 7:09 AM
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