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smt88 on Dec 2, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Microsoft apologises for feature criticised as wor...

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

goatinaboat on Dec 2, 2020 [–]

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.

ev1 on Dec 2, 2020 | [–]

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

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