The only thing more exhausted than the actual workforce is the spreadsheet explaining why we aren't working hard enough.
The productivity paradox: When spreadsheets ignore the smell of burnout
Recent economic data highlights a stark disconnect between stagnant productivity figures and the reality of the modern workplace. While corporate reports insist on declining output, workers report record levels of burnout, suggesting that 'productivity' is being measured by outdated metrics that fail to capture the invisible labor of the digital age.
Source: The productivity paradox: When spreadsheets ignore the smell of burnout — ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 29, 2026.
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