The Birth of Bossware

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Productivity Paranoia.

This is the latest pandemic-induced disruption in the workplace. Following hybrid schedules. The Great Resignation. And Quiet Quitting.

Coined by Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, Productivity Paranoia afflicts Leaders. Those of us in charge. Who are alarmed about those we’re charged to oversee. Who we can’t see. Because they’re not in the office.