It seems like the usual 9 to 5 schedule is a thing of the past. A new report from Owl Labs found that most employees want to work flexibly and choose when and how they complete tasks. According to the research, 65% of respondents are interested in microshifts, a format in which work is broken down into short, intense periods of activity based on energy and personal circumstances.
This approach allows you to avoid sitting at the computer for eight consecutive hours, but replace work with daily activities; for example, checking your email in the morning, then walking the dog, picking up the kid from school, and finishing work in the evening. It’s not about laziness, it’s about the ability to allocate resources wisely and maintain concentration throughout the day.
The survey also found that managers are almost three times more likely than their subordinates to change their work rhythm and benefit from flexibility. Microshift is especially in demand among parents and caregivers of loved ones; They are almost three times more likely to choose this format than others.
The biggest proponents of this model are Generation Y and Generation Z; almost 70% say they would prefer microshifts to a traditional office schedule. Moreover, many are ready to give up part of their salary: 9% for a flexible schedule and 8% for the opportunity to work four days a week.
By the way, we have previously written 5 ways to love your job a little more. Read more here.
Source: People Talk
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