# Office Laziness Statistics The Workplace Productivity Infographic Exposes Lazy Habits of Employees By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-06 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-productivity-infographic References: [complianceandsafety](http://complianceandsafety.com/blog/workplace-productivity-infographic-hardly-working/) The Workplace Productivity Infographic reveals just how much time is wasted per day in the office. Productivity is a main issue in a lot of workplaces and, while employers try to monitor the efficiency of employees, some form of distraction always subtly creeps in. While [social media and Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobrowseforyou) are one of the most prevailing time-wasters, excessive socializing as well as a lack of company morale are also detrimental to the company. The Workplace Productivity Infographic not only highlights the distractions at work, but also provides substantial statistics as to how much, money-wise, the company is losing based on the employee's lack of focus in the office. While it is encouraged that workers be able to have some kind of freedom to relax and [take a break](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-iced-teas), some employees take advantage of companies' policies, which ultimately affects everyone else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Workplace Distractions:** Identifying and minimizing distractions in the workplace can improve overall productivity. - **Employee Monitoring:** Implementing effective employee monitoring systems can help track and manage productivity levels. - **Company Morale:** Nurturing a positive company culture and promoting employee engagement can boost productivity and reduce distractions. ### Where This Applies - **Productivity Software:** Developing innovative productivity software that helps employees focus and minimize distractions could revolutionize the workplace. - **Employee Engagement Solutions:** Creating tools and platforms that foster employee engagement and improve morale can lead to higher productivity levels. - **Workplace Analytics:** Developing advanced analytics tools that provide insights into productivity patterns and distractions can help companies optimize their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-quitter.md) - [Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar.md) - [Workday Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskbreak.md) - [Productivity-Enhancing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowfinitee.md) - [Distraction-Minimizing Work Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-firewall.md) - [Digital Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-squeeze.md) - [Focus Tracking Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procrastination-slayer.md) - [Standing Desk Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-workstations.md) - [Browsing Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browser-time.md)