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Time Management at Work: Why Efficiency Should Be Rewarded, Not Punished
Most time management advice assumes people waste time because they lack discipline or need a better calendar. But many employees aren’t inefficient because they don’t know how to manage time; they’re stuck in systems designed to reward presence over progress. In some cases, expectations are set to match the pace of the slowest worker.
Early in my career, I worked in sales where the standard was to make five client calls per day. Some days, I easily exceeded that number. When I asked what to do after finishing early, they literally told me to slow down. The company’s priority was making sure everyone filled an eight-hour day, even if there was only one hour of actual work. The rest became about busywork meant to look like productivity.
This is a widespread issue. A Microsoft study found that employees spend 57% of their time communicating in meetings, emails, or chats, and only 43% doing what they were actually hired to do. No wonder people feel overworked yet underproductive.
Time Management Experts Share The Secret Behind Managing Time
Time Management Experts Share The Secret Behind Managing Time
Time management has become focused on fitting more into the day. But it should be more focused on clearing the clutter that slows people down. That could mean fewer meetings, shorter email threads, or less duplication of effort. It might also mean rethinking approval processes or allowing people more control over how they work.
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