[1][2] Following the rise of remote work after COVID-19, productivity theater became a large concern with remote employees who lacked onsite supervision.
[3][4][5][6] The "mouse shuffle" refers to someone continuously moving their computer mouse around to keep their screen active, giving them the appearance of being at work.
The mouse shuffle is useful in workplaces where employees' computer screens are visible to others, like in open-office layouts.
Employees where mouse shuffling is prevalent have increased stress and reduced job satisfaction.
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