212. What is the Right to Disconnect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
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Is the Right to Disconnect a Good Idea?
Employees are not expected to check work-related communication until they get to work. This could reduce the flexibility of businesses to respond quickly to changes or address urgent issues. Another potential consequence is an increase in workload for those employees who do remain connected outside of working hours. The world needs to find a middle ground between disconnecting from work and the needs of business. Companies should create clear policies around the use of communication and emails. At the same time, the majority of communication should take place during work hours. Find this right balance is beneficial to both employees and companies.
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