Bosses are convinced Gen Z fakes Wi-Fi outages and sick days to sneak off in summer—but 1 in 2 senior managers are guilty of the same thing

New research found that productivity dips over summer months because both workers and corporate management take time off. While 85% of managers suspect employees fake excuses like sick days or Wi-Fi outages, half of senior managers admit they utilize these same tactics. Ultimately, researchers suggest the trend of taking extended leave through medical or secret vacationing stems not from laziness but from workers feeling anxious about asking for a break honestly.