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In traditional workplaces, working overtime was generally discouraged to maintain a strict nine-to-five schedule.
In traditional workplaces, working overtime was generally discouraged to maintain a strict nine-to-five schedule.
False (B)
Traditionally, employees were expected to remain completely detached from work-related tasks during weekends and holidays, enhancing their work–life balance.
Traditionally, employees were expected to remain completely detached from work-related tasks during weekends and holidays, enhancing their work–life balance.
True (A)
The increased accessibility of work emails on mobile devices has allowed individuals to strictly limit their work-related engagement during personal time.
The increased accessibility of work emails on mobile devices has allowed individuals to strictly limit their work-related engagement during personal time.
False (B)
Flexible working arrangements primarily aim to limit employees' freedom in choosing their work locations and schedules.
Flexible working arrangements primarily aim to limit employees' freedom in choosing their work locations and schedules.
The traditional division between work and personal life has remained sharply defined due to strict enforcement by modern employers.
The traditional division between work and personal life has remained sharply defined due to strict enforcement by modern employers.
Modern employees are less likely to engage in work-related tasks outside of traditional working hours compared to their counterparts in the past.
Modern employees are less likely to engage in work-related tasks outside of traditional working hours compared to their counterparts in the past.
The primary intention of the 'No More Nine to Five' concept is to eliminate the need for employees to work flexible hours.
The primary intention of the 'No More Nine to Five' concept is to eliminate the need for employees to work flexible hours.
Limited access to work resources during vacations and personal time is a characteristic feature of modern work culture.
Limited access to work resources during vacations and personal time is a characteristic feature of modern work culture.
Current trends suggest that work-life integration offers employees less autonomy over their work schedules than traditional models.
Current trends suggest that work-life integration offers employees less autonomy over their work schedules than traditional models.
Engaging in hobbies, spending time with family, and pursuing personal interests are considered detrimental to achieving work–life balance.
Engaging in hobbies, spending time with family, and pursuing personal interests are considered detrimental to achieving work–life balance.
Flashcards
Working Overtime
Working Overtime
Working beyond regular hours, often in the evenings.
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
The equilibrium between career and personal life.
Flexible Working
Flexible Working
The ability to perform tasks from various locations and times.
Study Notes
- Chris Svensson, author of "No More Nine to Five", discusses the changing concept of work-life balance.
- Traditionally, working and private lives were clearly divided, with work hours typically from 9 AM to 5 or 6 PM.
- Overtime work was common, but weekend or holiday work was not.
- Evenings, weekends, and holidays were dedicated to hobbies, family, and other non-work activities.
- Access to work emails on mobile phones has blurred the lines between work and personal time.
- Laptops enable easy access to work in the evenings, at home, or while on holiday.
- Increased mobility allows for flexible work arrangements.
- Employees can leave the office early and catch up on work later from home or other locations.
- Traditional divisions between work and life are fading, but employees have more freedom in terms of location and timing of work.
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