The Hawthorne Effect

The Hawthorne Effect is a phenomenon observed as a result of an experiment conducted by Elton Mayo intended to measure how the work environment impacts worker productivity. Research shows that worker’s productivity increases not from changes in the environment, but when workers are being watched. Applied to HR, the concept is that employee motivation can be influenced by how aware they are of being observed and judged on their work—a basis for regular evaluation and metrics to meet.

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