randsinrepose.com/archives/bored-people-quit

This article nicely talks about an effect ive also noticed in workplaces is that the lack of constant work is often one of the main causes for people to quit.

Theres an even interesting possible subconscious artefact of this is that maybe people do recognise this and maybe this is why they can needlessly add complexity to projects that don’t need it, just to fill their time and minds.

You also see this being used as a toxic workplace thing in some workplaces, where people who are disliked are told to simply not do any work at all and sit in a room.