How Can Companies Rethink the Idea of Productivity?

Summary: This article examines the harmful impact of depending solely on traditional productivity metrics such as hours worked, output quality, and project completion, which often overlook employee well-being and contribute to toxic work environments. Expanding the definition of productivity to include both traditional metrics and employee well-being fosters a healthier, more engaged workforce and enhances overall performance. Leaders play a crucial role in this cultural shift by valuing mental well-being alongside traditional productivity metrics, adopting a both/and approach rather than an either/or choice between output and well-being. Integrating well-being into productivity measures results in happier employees and enhanced performance.