Gen Z are just pretending to work in the office by 'task masking' with performative actions after years of working from home
1 week, 2 days ago

Gen Z are just pretending to work in the office by 'task masking' with performative actions after years of working from home

Daily Mail  

While many members of Gen Z work hard, others are finding ways to rebel For some of Generation Z, the latest rebellious trend in the work place is 'task masking' - pretending to work by doing various activities to mimic looking busy. Generation Z's latest rebellious trend in the work place is 'task masking' - pretending to work by doing various activities to mimic looking busy Another, posting on the account @employment4students posted a video titled 'How to look busy at work'. On TikTok, people have even been sharing tips on how to avoid working at their desk, while others have documented days in their life doing little to no work Grace @graceaamelia says she 'pretends to work hard' in the office but in reality, when she's typing, she's messaging her friends on WhatsApp One person admitted he moves a stack of paper around when his boss is present, and then goes straight back on TikTok HOW GEN Z ARE 'TASKMASKING' IN THE OFFICE Wearing AirPods to look like they're in meetings Walking fast through the office, often with a clipboard or laptop Typing performatively and loudly Staring intensely at screens to mimic thinking hard about an issue Making frustrated noises to emphasise they're dealing with a difficult task Flipping through pages of a notebook rapidly Pretending to be on the phone Moving the mouse around on a blank screen Keeping a document open at all times Sending emails at strategic times - first thing in the morning and before logging off Using a double screen with serious work on one side and social media on the other 'I think we’re seeing more obvious Taskmasking than perhaps we have previously, due to the RTO mandate. Gen Z's tips for task masking include moving bits of paper around on the desk Others advised to pretend to 'take notes', which is perfect for when the boss walks past 'It's often a sign of deeper issues such as unclear expectations, lack of psychological safety, or toxic work environments.

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