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Maybe Microsoft can actually use the data to create a feature to show if an employee is overworked or burnt out. That would be some good use of that tool.


There are better ways to reduce burnout than surveillance.

Examples:

- periodic, mandatory paid leave

- "no emails after 6pm" policies

- anonymous surveys to identify managers who create burnout

- hiring the right number of people

- effective planning


anonymous surveys to identify managers who create burnout

Every “anonymous” workplace survey I’ve ever done has always had a unique URL with a GUID embedded and a warning not to forward the email to anyone.


Don't forget the followups asking you to fill out your anonymous survey.


Good? Or an option for the employer to ditch the employee before he goes on paid sick leave because of the burn out?


Yeah exactly. How long before this goes into a predictive model where employers can identify which employees are likely to start producing less in the near future?




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