September 24, 2009
Yes, that's the inflammatory headline of a press release by OfficeMetrics, a workforce analytics firm. And before all those ladies out there start sharpening their nails and running headlong in Guru's direction, remember, don't shoot the messenger.
Somehow OfficeMetrics has worked out that since the recession has kicked in, statistics show that women have been striving to "superficially demonstrate their commitment at work" in an attempt to ensure job security.
In July 2009, the firm says bravely, women improved their efficiency to become 94% as productive as men, but were still spending longer at work.
Now Guru has never been one to deal in stereotypes, but boiling it down, women get to work earlier than they did pre-recession in an effort to impress the boss, but then log-in and spend the next 20 minutes on Facebook or buying shoes.
Have I interpreted that data correctly? Please advise...
Somehow OfficeMetrics has worked out that since the recession has kicked in, statistics show that women have been striving to "superficially demonstrate their commitment at work" in an attempt to ensure job security.
In July 2009, the firm says bravely, women improved their efficiency to become 94% as productive as men, but were still spending longer at work.
Now Guru has never been one to deal in stereotypes, but boiling it down, women get to work earlier than they did pre-recession in an effort to impress the boss, but then log-in and spend the next 20 minutes on Facebook or buying shoes.
Have I interpreted that data correctly? Please advise...
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Comments (7)
Well guys, let's be fair. We get into work, log on and set our Fantasy Football picks, check our stock portfolio about 12 times a day and leave early for that pick up game or a drink with the boss. Probably need to mention the times we play golf to close the deal as well. Hmmm, maybe we should all just look at results and see who is really doing what. Hey there are alot of ladies in my life and they also don't end their day when they leave the office.
Posted by Luther Mason | September 24, 2009 10:59 PM
Posted on September 24, 2009 22:59
Not really sure I agree with this assessment. I work in the financial services industry and it appears that the "boys" are always out to lunch or the golf course. There are very few around on a Friday afternoon and they like to delegate more than the women in the office.
Overall, I think women work harder, recession or not. We have to juggle more balls and are better at multi-tasking.
But of course the Guru is a man, so he can only see one thing at a time!
Posted by Rita | September 24, 2009 11:02 PM
Posted on September 24, 2009 23:02
Not really sure I agree with this assessment. I work in the financial services industry and it appears that the "boys" are always out to lunch or the golf course. There are very few around on a Friday afternoon and they like to delegate more than the women in the office.
Overall, I think women work harder, recession or not. We have to juggle more balls and are better at multi-tasking.
But of course the Guru is a man, so he can only see one thing at a time!
Posted by Rita | September 24, 2009 11:03 PM
Posted on September 24, 2009 23:03
Without knowing the margin of error on that 94%, this is a pretty meaningless statistic. I'd hazard a guess the methodology is suspect, as well.
Posted by Rambo Tribble | September 24, 2009 11:09 PM
Posted on September 24, 2009 23:09
I disagree. I always hire women that are more productive than men or at least more productive than this man. Then I am able to spend my time more unproductively.
Posted by Jake | September 25, 2009 1:36 PM
Posted on September 25, 2009 13:36
Did they factor in wage differential too? Is study of hours worked as apples to apples fiar when wages paid are not?
Posted by jlb | September 25, 2009 4:12 PM
Posted on September 25, 2009 16:12
In my opinion wasting time on the internet is not a female only passtime. I would question how this study was performed and wonder if they only monitored the women to see what they were up to. I would also question whether or not they factored in the wage differential and if they took into consideration the outside "work" that most women also have on their plates.
Posted by Tina | September 27, 2009 6:57 PM
Posted on September 27, 2009 18:57