06.25.2021 - By Steve Glaveski
The central idea behind the right to disconnect is that employees don’t have to take calls or read emails after work hours. It’s a well-intentioned proposal, buoyed on by increasing workplace stress. A report by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety) found that workplace stress is attributable to excessive workload, people issues, and work-life balance conflicts. But the right to disconnect is a half-baked solution to a poorly diagnosed problem, one that could do more harm than good. In this solo-sode, I explore why the right to disconnect is a bad idea, and what we should pursue instead. Show Notes: Online course: https://bit.ly/timerichculture Article: https://www.thehrdirector.com/features/future-of-work/why-the-right-to-disconnect-is-a-bad-idea/ Our sponsor: ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at https://organifi.com/futuresquared <img src= "https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/1/16/1f9e0.png" alt="