幽灵工作：多数员工表示自己经常假装工作

Core Insights - The phenomenon of "ghostworking" is becoming increasingly common among employees, where individuals create a facade of productivity without actual output [3][5] - A recent survey indicates that over half of American employees engage in ghostworking, with 58% admitting to frequently pretending to work [5][6] - Ghostworking is distinct from "quiet quitting," as it involves actively performing busywork rather than merely doing the minimum required [6][7] Group 1: Employee Behavior - 15% of employees have pretended to take phone calls to appease superiors, while 12% have scheduled fake meetings to fill their calendars [5] - 92% of employees are searching for other job opportunities during work hours, with 55% doing so frequently [5][7] - The pressure to appear productive is leading to a disconnect between perceived productivity and actual output [7][8] Group 2: Management and Workplace Dynamics - Employees feel immense pressure to demonstrate high efficiency, even if it contradicts their actual productivity [7][8] - Monitoring tools may increase the likelihood of performative behaviors among employees, with those under surveillance being more than twice as likely to engage in such actions [8] - A shift in management perspective towards trust and flexibility could enhance employee engagement and genuine productivity [8]