The issue of Leaveism
- Leaveism is the behavior that makes employees feel compelled to use their holidays or days off to complete work-related tasks, away from the office.
- It is a problem that is increasing annually because of the pressure to fulfill the expectations of ever-changing deadlines and demands of the employers.
- As the numbers of the unemployed increase, the attitude towards work changed. With fewer people covering the same volume of work, workloads have become tedious and exhausting.
MORE IDEAS FROM THE ARTICLE
- Managers should have adequate training before being put in position. They should be trained to be socially sensitive and empathetic.
- Foster a supportive workplace that encourages employees to raise concerns about their workload.
Having a manageable work-life balance is achievable if managers are able to recognize that they shouldn't push their employees too hard or else they'll end up getting burnt out. Productivity will improve with better balance.
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- A recession is "good" or "bad," depending on who it impacts and how badly it affects them.
- In the last thirty years, a recession has come and gone somewhere in the world every few years.
- Globally, economies are in recession 10-12% of the time.
- Economic booms are just as frequent.
The pandemic has changed the way we look at the world. It renewed a love of indoor glamour and outdoor spaces. It also changed the way we relate to our homes.
Homes have become multifunctional. For some, that meant clearing away the extras, but for others, that meant surrounding themselves with beautiful things that make them feel safe and comfortable.
- Many workers don’t want to take an off even if they are unwell, due to the fear of judgement and a general distrusting attitude from their bosses.
- There is a stigma around taking an off day, with 40 percent of workers lying to their managers the real reason for not showing up at work.
- Presenteeism has increased three-fold over the past decade, while absenteeism due to sickness has halved in the last twenty years.