Setting clear boundaries between work and home time can help foster healthier relationships between managers and employees. Without them, organizations are at risk for driving employees out the door.
In this week's top stories, employers feel they need to know what their workers are doing at all times, and are turning to productivity tracking software and constant Slack communications. But those methods can quickly backfire, leading to burnout and "quiet quitting" in the process.
"Quiet quitting is about setting healthy work boundaries," says Desiree Pascual, chief people officer at Headspace Health, a mental health care benefits provider. "It is a conscious shift away from hustle culture, and perhaps even a silent protest against what employees consider unhealthy workplace cultures."
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CEOs also share how they're rethinking their approach to sending Slack messages after hours, and ways to build a culture of trust when and if they decide to implement productivity tracking. Setting clear boundaries today can keep your employees on your side for the long-term.