In human resources, jobless employed is an oxymoron that refers to employees who have little to no work while remaining employed. [1] The presence of jobless employed can negatively impact work culture and breed resentment among those who are overworked. [2] Such positions are seen as a rejection of corporate work culture and an embrace of work-life balance and anti-work. [3]
The transition to remote work following the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with increased automation, outsourcing, and organizational disruption have increased the prevalence of the jobless employed. [1] Absenteeism, a lack of middle management and disengaged managers enables the issue. [2] [1]
Jobless employed may be uncovered through performance audits and business process reviews, and replaced through the use of artificial intelligence driven business process automation. [4]
The term was coined by Emily Stewart in May 2023 in a Vox article. [2] [3] [1]
In human resources, jobless employed is an oxymoron that refers to employees who have little to no work while remaining employed. [1] The presence of jobless employed can negatively impact work culture and breed resentment among those who are overworked. [2] Such positions are seen as a rejection of corporate work culture and an embrace of work-life balance and anti-work. [3]
The transition to remote work following the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with increased automation, outsourcing, and organizational disruption have increased the prevalence of the jobless employed. [1] Absenteeism, a lack of middle management and disengaged managers enables the issue. [2] [1]
Jobless employed may be uncovered through performance audits and business process reviews, and replaced through the use of artificial intelligence driven business process automation. [4]
The term was coined by Emily Stewart in May 2023 in a Vox article. [2] [3] [1]