What Makes a Good Productivity Metric?
Abstract
In this article, we describe some criteria we consider when building a productivity metric, illustrating with an example of a novel metric for work schedule consistency that we built in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic
Fields of Study & Subjects
Economic Growth and Productivity
Economic and Technological Innovation
Economic Development and Digital Transformation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IEEE Software
- Publisher
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 14–18
- Publication date
- 1 May 2026