The Happy Worker - Or How Work Was Sabotaged May 2026

The Happy Worker – Or How Work Was Sabotaged is a 2022 documentary by John Webster exploring how modern office dysfunction stems from a "system of sabotage" that prioritizes bureaucratic, often pointless, tasks over productivity. The film utilizes insights from researchers like David Graeber and Christina Maslach to argue that corporate culture, often requiring "happy masks," masks widespread burnout and disengagement. For more information, visit the Sheffield DocFest listing. The Happy Worker – or How Work was Sabotaged