""One weekend, I flew to a European country on Wednesday night without telling anyone, took a couple of calls Thursday and Friday, and just kept my Slack live. No one knew I was in a different time zone.""
""Using work-from-home days to rotate loads of laundry, pay bills, clean the house, or engage in a hobby can be quite supportive in balancing the cognitive load that it takes to manage work and personal life.""
Soft off days allow employees to use work hours for personal activities, including errands and leisure. This trend has gained popularity since the pandemic, with many workers viewing it as essential for maintaining work-life balance. Activities range from running errands to taking flights abroad while still completing work tasks. Employees like Emma have reported feeling little guilt, especially in environments where management appears disengaged. The practice is seen as a way to alleviate cognitive load and enhance overall well-being.
Read at Inc
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