The illusion of work: Why ghostworking has become the silent norm inside America’s offices

A new national survey reveals a workplace where performative busyness has eclipsed genuine productivity. Resume Now’s Ghostworking Report shows employees routinely faking activity, job-searching on company time, and struggling with distractions across both remote and office settings. The findings expose a system driven by pressure, miscommunication and eroding trust, where workers increasingly prioritise appearances over meaningful output.