Two-thirds of employees admit to engaging in “productivity theater,” such as staying late (33%) or taking on extra tasks (34%) to be noticed. Some 64% say such visibility is rewarded at least sometimes instead of actual results, according to the Connext Global 2025 KPI Confidence Gap Survey Report, based on a survey of 1,000 full-time U.S. employees conducted via Pollfish. Other findings:
• Employees believe managers tend to recognize speed and responsiveness (45%) more than tangible results (40%) or innovative ideas (30%).
• A strong majority (77%) want better performance systems, favoring real-time feedback and organized contribution goals (59%) above other reforms.
Read the full report at: https://connextglobal.com/connext_confidence_gap_survey_2025/