Which term describes the situation where individuals appear to be fully employed but actually spend a significant portion of their working hours on unproductive tasks?

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28 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Underemployment refers to a condition where workers are employed but not utilized to their full capacity, often spending considerable time on unproductive activities despite appearing fully occupied. This differs from disguised or closed underemployment, which have distinct definitions.

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