Despite the gains workers have made through the Covid pandemic – increased flexibility, better conditions – the result has been higher workloads for everyone. Some companies understand this, and urge employees to “take time out”, “do mindfulness” and stop work to “go for long walks”. These companies enjoy proof-of-engagement and grind their people down with a culture of perpetual urgency and fast-burn projects, never enough. When we see a high-functioning person or team, we don’t reward them with time off but with a heavier load; until they break. Accessed June 19, 2022. https://hbr.org/2022/05/what-leaders-need-to-know-before-trying-a-4-day-work-week[ii] Deutscher (2022) “How Even Great Companies Are Draining Their Employees And How To Change It” Forbes Magazine.

Source: Forbes January 14, 2023 08:03 UTC