[Mtinie]

As I’ve heard very similar anecdotes from friends and coworkers all around the world, I’m going to offer an alternative phrasing:

> Modern work culture, always trying to please the boss.

[ddalex]

I think you can skip the bits about work, and modern:

> Culture: always trying to please the boss.

[taneq]

> Humans: Always trying to fool the boss.

[barrkel]

More like humouring the delusions of people who don't know how to measure productivity.

[taneq]

Eh, tomato tomato.