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Rethinking the 9-to-5
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RETHINKING THE 9 TO 5

Managers Favour Schedule Flexibility

48% allow staff to set their own hours.

Those most likely to do so work in:

• Large companies

• Remote teams

Workers Are Too Busy to Unplug

61% say they need at least 8 hours a day to get their job done.
52% are attending more video calls now than 6 months ago.
52% never disconnect from work during business hours.

3 Tips to Protect Your Time

1. Speak up if you’re feeling overwhelmed, and discuss options to alleviate burnout.
2. Schedule and attend virtual meetings judiciously. Utilize call recordings to catch up at your convenience.
3. Communicate your hours to colleagues and build in time for breaks.

Source: Robert Half surveys of 800 senior managers and 500 workers in Canada

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